On a previous occasion I had to return a cover because the cover magnets rendered the built-in compass useless.
I’ve just bought an iPad Air 4th Gen (10.9”) and it really needs a protective cover - but I need the compass to work.
iPad Air Wi-Fi
Any external magnets, placed near the iPad, will interfere to some extent with the built-in compass and magnetometer.
The extent to which your iPad will be affected by a third-party case/cover can only be determined by trial and error. If you can manage without the screen auto-locking function, some cases do not include any magnets at all. Such cases will perhaps be more suitable for your needs.
Any external magnets, placed near the iPad, will interfere to some extent with the built-in compass and magnetometer.
The extent to which your iPad will be affected by a third-party case/cover can only be determined by trial and error. If you can manage without the screen auto-locking function, some cases do not include any magnets at all. Such cases will perhaps be more suitable for your needs.
Thanks for the feedback. It’s just as I suspected. The new iPad Air is so slim, smooth and light in weight that without a solid cover it doesn’t feel secure in my hands.
I’ll now look for a ‘non-smart’ cover.
Do the magnets in ‘smart’ covers disturb the iPad compass?
