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This is one of the most popular questions our editors get: Can I use a Bluetooth keyboard with an Android tablet? In this article, we will show and tell you how to connect a keyboard to an Android tablet.
Yes, reader. Yes, you can connect the keyboard to Android tablets and smartphones. In fact, you just have to want, you can connect a mouse or even a joystick to the tablet. You can connect any Android input devices via Bluetooth and then use them just like you would with a PC.
The only exception to the rule are Bluetooth keyboards, which require the use of a special USB dongle. If this is the case, and your tablet does not have a full-sized USB port, you may be able to fix the problem by purchasing a separate USB adapter (you may also consider purchasing a new keyboard specifically for your tablet). If you are an iPad user, you will need to take a look at the dedicated .
To connect your tablet or smartphone to any Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the device's Bluetooth. You can do this by opening the Settings app and then, in the Wireless Connections section, simply toggle the Bluetooth slider to the On position. You can also use the menu quick settings and the corresponding Bluetooth icon.
Now you need to pair your Android with a Bluetooth keyboard. Click on Bluetooth to access the Bluetooth settings.
Now enable Bluetooth on your keyboard. Go back to Android and click "Search for Devices". The Android OS of the tablet should detect the keyboard.
When the keyboard appears in the list of devices, you need to double-click on its name. In this example, the keyboard is named "Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard". Depending on how your tablet authorizes external input devices, it will probably ask you to enter something from the keyboard, indicating a set of characters or numbers on the tablet. In our case, it was required to enter a digital code and press "Enter" (Enter).
Once your keyboard is connected to your tablet, you will see it appear in the list of paired devices. You can now use your Bluetooth keyboard to enter text into any application that requires text input.
Don't forget to turn off Bluetooth when you're not using the connection, otherwise you risk being left without charging. In addition, it is worth remembering that you will have to turn off Bluetooth in flight, since devices in flight mode do not allow unnecessary loads.
Today I will tell you how you can easily connect a keyboard to Android tablet or smartphone. This can be done in several ways: via a USB OTG cable, Wi-Fi network adapter, infrared or Bluetooth. After that, typing will become much easier for you, since many standard key combinations are available when you connect an external keyboard.
Before that, I have already published interesting posts on the topic of connecting various headsets to an Android tablet or smartphone that may interest you:
Connecting Keyboard to Android via USB OTG
To connect a regular wired keyboard to your Android tablet or smartphone, you need to buy an additional USB OTG cable. It costs only a couple of dollars and can be bought at any electronics store or radio market. On one side there will be a microUSB plug, and on the other side there will be a USB connector into which you must connect your wired keyboard.
If your device is not equipped with a USB connector, then you will have to purchase an additional adapter with a USB on one end and a connector on the other that is suitable for your device. You will need to insert a USB OTG cable into it.
How to connect a wireless keyboard to a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth
If you want to connect a wireless keyboard, then this is even easier than with wired headset. Just make the peripheral visible, turn on Bluetooth on your Android smartphone or tablet, go to Android Bluetooth settings and choose what exactly you want to connect to.
If you have a wireless keyboard with a radio interface, then you will not be able to do without an OTG adapter. You will need to insert a USB receiver into it and turn on the keyboard.
And in order to use the Russian language when working with the keyboard, you need to download the Russian Keyboard application. The layout is switched by the key combination Alt + Shift / Space or Shift + Space.
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I think no one will deny that the popularity of tablets has grown a lot lately and many users cannot even imagine their work without this gadget :).
But tablets have (in my opinion) a significant drawback: if you need to write something longer than 2-3 sentences, then it becomes a real nightmare. To fix this, there are small wireless keyboards on the market that connect via Bluetooth and allow you to close this shortcoming (moreover, they often come with a case).
In this article, I wanted to take a look at the steps on how to set up the connection of such a keyboard to a tablet. There is nothing complicated in this matter, but as elsewhere, there are some nuances ...
Connecting a keyboard to a tablet (Android)
1) Switching on the keyboard
The wireless keyboard has dedicated buttons for enabling and configuring the connection. They are located either a little higher above the keys, or on the side wall of the keyboard (see Fig. 1). The first thing to do is to turn it on, as a rule, the LEDs should start flashing (or lit).
Rice. 1. Turning on the keyboard (note that the LEDs are on, i.e. the device is turned on).
2) Setting up Bluetooth on the tablet
In the settings you need to open the section " Wireless network » and enable Bluetooth connection (blue switch in Fig. 2). Then go to Bluetooth settings.
Rice. 2. Setting up Bluetooth on the tablet.
3) Selecting a device from the available ...
If your keyboard is turned on (the LEDs on it should blink) and the tablet starts looking for devices available for connection, you should see your keyboard in the list (as in Fig. 3). You need to select it and connect.
Rice. 3. Keyboard connection.
4) Pairing
The pairing process is the establishment of a connection between your keyboard and tablet. It usually takes 10-15 seconds.
Rice. 4. Pairing process.
5) Password for confirmation
The final touch - on the keyboard you need to enter the password to access the tablet, which you will see on its screen. Please note that after entering these numbers on the keyboard, you need to press Enter.
Rice. 5. Entering a password on the keyboard.
6) Completing the connection
If everything was done correctly and there were no errors, then you will see a message that the bluetooth keyboard is connected (this is the wireless keyboard). Now you can open notepad and type from the keyboard to your heart's content.
Rice. 6. Keyboard connected!
What to do if the tablet does not see the bluetooth keyboard?
1) The most common is a dead keyboard battery. Especially if you are trying to connect it to a tablet for the first time. Charge the keyboard battery first, and then try connecting it again.
2) Open the system requirements and description of your keyboard. Suddenly it is not supported by android at all (pay attention also to the android version) ?!
3) There are special applications on " Google Play”, for example “Russian Keyboard”. By installing such an application (it will help when working with non-standard keyboards) - it will quickly fix compatibility problems and the device will start working as expected ...
Connecting a keyboard to a laptop (Windows 10)
In general, you need to connect an additional keyboard to a laptop much less often than to a tablet (after all, a laptop has one keyboard :)). But this may be necessary when, for example, the native keyboard is flooded with tea or coffee and some keys do not work well on it. Consider how this is done on a laptop.
1) Switching on the keyboard
Similar step as in the first section of this article…
2) Does Bluetooth work?
Very often, Bluetooth is not enabled at all on a laptop and drivers are not installed for it ... The easiest way to find out if this wireless connection is working is to simply see if this icon is in the tray (see Fig. 7).
Rice. 7. Bluetooth is working…
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3) If Bluetooth is turned off (for whom it works, you can skip this step)
If you have installed (updated) the drivers, then it is not a fact that Bluetooth works for you. The fact is that it can be turned off in Windows settings. Let's see how to enable it in Windows 10.
First, open the START menu and go to the settings (see Fig. 8).
Rice. 9. Go to Bluetooth settings.
Then turn on the Bluetooth network (see Fig. 10).
Rice. 14. Print test...
That concludes, good luck!
You can connect a keyboard to your tablet for more convenient text entry. The most common methods are connecting using a special USB OTG cable and via Bluetooth. After a successful connection, you will be able to enter the desired text at a higher speed, just like on a regular computer or laptop.
How to connect using USB OTG
To connect an ordinary wired keyboard to the tablet, you will need to purchase an additional USB OTG cable. Such cords are sold at radio markets and electronics stores. On one side of this cable is a USB connector. You need to connect a wired keyboard to it. The other end has a microUSB plug. You insert it into the appropriate slot on your tablet.If you use an older keyboard without a USB plug, you will need to buy another adapter with a connector suitable specifically for your device on one side and a USB plug on the second.
Connecting with Bluetooth
Connecting a wireless keyboard is much faster and easier than a wired device. First you need to go to the settings section of your tablet, activate Bluetooth and select the keyboard you want to connect to in the connection settings.If you plan to connect a device with a radio interface, OTG is indispensable. In it you connect the USB receiver and after that turn on your keyboard.
For convenient text input, you need to download from Play Store app called Russian Keyboard. After installing the program, find the “Applications” item in the menu of your tablet, go to the “Settings” tab and check the Russian Keyboard item in the section that appears. Go to the settings of the application itself, open the "Select layout" item and activate the "External keyboard" option.
Open your tablet's browser and hover your finger anywhere to enter text. Hold your finger on the window until the input method selection menu opens. After it appears, you will only have to select the Russian layout, and you will be able to enter the desired text from the keyboard.
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