If you do decide to use a keyboard, it is simple — just identify a good standard Bluetooth keyboard that is compatible with your iPhone or the iPad. The keyboards are nominally priced and simple to use. Therefore, this article will only focus on the Bluetooth Keyboard.
Pairing a Bluetooth Keyboard
Various compact keyboards from Anker’s are quite popular as they work with any mobile devices and computers and the keys are designed to work for iOS devices as well. Apple’s Magic Keyboard is equally popular as they are easy to pair and use. Whichever Bluetooth keyboard you decide to use, the pairing process remains the same. Steps to pair a Bluetooth keyboard with iPad or iPhone: The authentication code is usually a sequence of numbers. After authentication, keyboard will be connected with your iPhone or the iPad and you can use it to type without having to bother about the onscreen keyboard. The pairing is a one-time process, so the next time you want to use the keyboard, simply power it on!
Using the Bluetooth Keyboard
To start typing, you need to place your cursor on the iPhone / iPad screen; you can do so by tapping your finger at the required spot or text field. You will have to use your finger to navigate the screen. You will notice that while using the Bluetooth keyboard, the onscreen keyboard disappears completely. It gives you ample screen space to work on. The onscreen keyboard remains hidden as long as the Bluetooth keyboard is paired with the device. As soon as you turn off your Bluetooth keyboard, the onscreen keyboard will become visible for use.
Un-pair a Bluetooth Keyboard
To revert to the virtual onscreen keyboard of your iPhone / iPad, you can turn the Bluetooth keyboard off. To disconnect the pairing:
Bluetooth Keyboard Shortcuts
If you often use the most common keyboard shortcuts like Command+C, Command+V etc. — you can continue using them on the Bluetooth keyboard as well. Just in case you opted for a keyboard designed for Windows, do not panic, the Windows key can be used as the Command key. Depending on the keyboard, it may include iOS specific functions — like Home, Spotlight Search buttons etc. If you are keen for more shortcuts, visit Apple’s support website. Here is a list of frequently used iPhone / iPad keyboard shortcuts that you may find handy:
Command+Space: use it for Spotlight Search Command+T: use it to open new tab in Safari Command+Tab: use it to switch between apps Command+Shift+R: use it to enable Reader Mode in Safari Command+N: use it to start a new email, a new note or a new event in their respective apps.
So which Bluetooth Keyboard have you decided to pair with your iPhone or iPad? Do let us know if pairing and using a Bluetooth keyboard became easier after reading this article or you had an issue because we missed an important and relevant piece of information? We welcome critical feedback as it helps us to improve. Should you have any question on this topic, please feel free to ask in the comments section. We, at TechWelkin and our reader community will try to assist you. Thank you for using TechWelkin!
