Wireless keyboard not working
My Smart Keyboard quit working or I get message “accessory not supported”. What can I do?
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My Smart Keyboard quit working or I get message “accessory not supported”. What can I do?
You could look at this article but I'm afraid you'll still need to contact Apple Support: If you can't connect your iPad to your Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard, or Smart Keyboard Folio - Apple Support
You could look at this article but I'm afraid you'll still need to contact Apple Support: If you can't connect your iPad to your Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard, or Smart Keyboard Folio - Apple Support
The alert that you report is typically characteristic of a faulty folio keyboard. The electrical connections that pass though the flexible fabric hinges typically fracture - this usually resulting in errors and/or the on-screen notification that you see.
The Smart folio keyboard itself is not repairable. The only remedy is replacement of the keyboard.
Wireless keyboard not working