To use a Smart Keyboard Folio, you need an iPad Pro 11-inch (1st or 2nd generation) or iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd or 4th generation).
To use a Smart Keyboard, you need an iPad (7th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, or iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation).
Apple Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, and Magic Trackpad 2 work wirelessly with your Mac via Bluetooth when they're paired and turned on. If your devices came with a new iMac, they're already paired with the computer. Just turn them on when you first turn on your Mac. Open Magic Keyboard with your iPad attached. Place your Magic Keyboard on a flat surface with. You can now customize the following Mouse Keys features: Use the keyboard to toggle Mouse Keys—Tick the box next to 'Press the Option key five times to toggle Mouse Keys' if you'd like to turn Mouse Keys on and off by pressing the Option (⌥) key five times. Rather than disconnect the physical keyboard just tap the down arrow on the physical keyboard and then touch and hold the downward pointing arrow at the bottom right of the screen that you see. When you turn on an unpaired Apple wireless keyboard, it automatically goes into discoverable mode for three minutes, flashing its green LED to show its discoverable status. After three minutes of inactivity, it exits discoverable mode and stops flashing the LED to save battery power, so you must press the power button again to put it back into.
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Connect to your iPad
Apple xbox one controller. Unlike Bluetooth keyboards, you don't need to pair or turn on your Smart Keyboard Folio or Smart Keyboard.
If you have an iPad Pro 11-inch (1st or 2nd generation) or iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd or 4th generation): Connect your Smart Keyboard Folio to your iPad Pro with the Smart Connector. The Smart Connector is on the back of your iPad Pro, and has three small, magnetic contacts. Then put your iPad in the Type position.
If you have an iPad (7th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, or iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation): Connect your Smart Keyboard to your iPad with the Smart Connector, which has three small, magnetic contacts. The Smart Connector is on the top edge of your Smart Keyboard and on the side of your iPad. Then put your iPad in the Type position.
Stand your iPad
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Fold the Smart Keyboard Folio into the type position:
Fold the Smart Keyboard into a triangle with the keyboard in front of your iPad:
To use the keyboard, your iPad needs to be in the groove above the number keys and folded in the Type position.
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Use keyboard shortcuts
There are multiple keyboard shortcuts that you can use to perform commands.
Most keyboard shortcuts use the Command ⌘ key, like a Mac. If you're more familiar with a PC keyboard, the Command ⌘ key does the same thing as the Control key on a PC.
Learn more about iPad keyboard shortcuts.
Switch to software keyboard
You might need to use the software keyboard that appears on your iPad display, instead of the Smart Keyboard Folio or Smart Keyboard, to do things like type accented characters or use dictation.
To show the software keyboard, tap the keyboard button in the lower-right corner of the screen. In the menu that appears, tap the show keyboard button . To hide the software keyboard, tap the dismiss button .
Learn more about using keyboards with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Get help
Mac Keyboard Won't Turn On
If your iPad doesn't detect your Smart Keyboard Folio or Smart Keyboard or you see an 'Accessory not supported' alert on your iPad, make sure there's no debris or plastic covering on the Smart Connector pins on the keyboard or the Smart Connector on the iPad. Also, try these steps:
- Make sure that your iPad and Smart Keyboard Folio or Smart Keyboard are in the Type position and that you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
- Remove the Smart Keyboard Folio or Smart Keyboard from your iPad.
- Restart your iPad.
- Reconnect the Smart Keyboard Folio or Smart Keyboard.
