does the magic keyboard work if ipad is not attached

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Posted on Jun 2, 2020 3:49 PM

No. The Magic Keyboard is powered by the smart connectors on the back of the iPad. It is not a Bluetooth device. If the iPad is not attached, the keyboard is dead.

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Jun 2, 2020 3:49 PM in response to andrewfromscarborough

No. The Magic Keyboard is powered by the smart connectors on the back of the iPad. It is not a Bluetooth device. If the iPad is not attached, the keyboard is dead.

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Jun 2, 2020 3:49 PM in response to lobsterghost1

thanks!

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Jun 2, 2020 3:50 PM in response to andrewfromscarborough

You're welcome.

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