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iPad Pro 11 + iPad Magic Keyboard — How to use keyboard while not docked?

Hi -


Is it possible to use the iPad Magic Keyboard with an iPad Pro 11 when the iPad is not docked with the keyboard (e.g., they are not physically touching/connected)? I have tried several different approaches and have been unable to get this to work. Below is a photo of generally what I have in mind, but I'd be mounting the iPad using a different stand and using the iPad Magic Keyboard.


I'm a graduate school professor and I'm trying to mount the iPad Pro using a different stand to get a better camera angle for my virtual classroom lectures and discussions, but would still like to use the Magic Keyboard despite it not being docked. If the Magic Keyboard does not support this use case, are there other keyboards that will?


Thank you!



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Posted on Apr 30, 2021 10:27 AM

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Posted on Apr 30, 2021 12:24 PM

Hello Welcome to Apple Support Communities!


The Smart Keyboard you linked uses 3 prongs to connect to the back of the iPad, that is used to power the keyboard along with input the key commands to the iPad. So to answer your question no, you would need a different type of keyboard for that. if you want a wireless keyboard I will link a few below:

Personal Recommendations:

Apple Magic Keyboard (Bluetooth for iPad and Mac): https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLA22LL/A/magic-keyboard-us-english?fnode=dea9897d98585e6bea38b29e67f1a4644b6aa11ed51b33242126420f85a642ce2662747b723a2f6605187141c4d99cbb4712af4140b83dadb2c6385c9e35e513f920d0494a1e4ab962bab5bc5dcb576ec987e28531dca843a80de3e9eff10566aee2d5bb0b7189cb9c5a2576d567717d

Logitech Keys to go Keyboard (Bluetooth): https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HLPU2PA/A/logitech-keys-to-go-ultra-slim-keyboard-with-iphone-stand?fnode=d76d8d8cffb6289339ebd1bed63e8b5e703d8ab5f71ddd64437d4f8f3d5360e5755fad7fd773d21f4ad78ce62669f308a57b665ab7b6c091dcd6c0d564050499945da2984a1c66757749a012930465c184bb8496af0449d0d3f6d5cabb23f44f3537a44cf25c104b961dc6d30178bf18


You can also purchase Apples amazing track pad 😇: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MRMF2LL/A/magic-trackpad-2-space-gray?fnode=ebd0b24020fa9b4d366838294af632d476d4db270c9a92d94306918935bd25d1db204df49ed3ba6d362f341000725d78c3a169244a3dc4c2237289d303a74bfe68d939ecb1f69d0e86fdcf54c3fab80550fd2ea2f72b88a5d963e2fea4ccd8f1


Other Folios and Combos from the Apple Store: Keyboards - iPad Accessories - Apple


You can also find other compatible ones on Amazon, Best Buy etc. however they might not be the same quality as the ones Apple sells.


I personally recommend the Apple Magic Keyboard that I linked up above, it is elegant has a good amount of key travel and is on a wedged kind of shape that feels really natural, its just like Magic.


I think I answered your question


Cheers!

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Apr 30, 2021 12:24 PM in response to Spoosh09

Hello Welcome to Apple Support Communities!


The Smart Keyboard you linked uses 3 prongs to connect to the back of the iPad, that is used to power the keyboard along with input the key commands to the iPad. So to answer your question no, you would need a different type of keyboard for that. if you want a wireless keyboard I will link a few below:

Personal Recommendations:

Apple Magic Keyboard (Bluetooth for iPad and Mac): https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLA22LL/A/magic-keyboard-us-english?fnode=dea9897d98585e6bea38b29e67f1a4644b6aa11ed51b33242126420f85a642ce2662747b723a2f6605187141c4d99cbb4712af4140b83dadb2c6385c9e35e513f920d0494a1e4ab962bab5bc5dcb576ec987e28531dca843a80de3e9eff10566aee2d5bb0b7189cb9c5a2576d567717d

Logitech Keys to go Keyboard (Bluetooth): https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HLPU2PA/A/logitech-keys-to-go-ultra-slim-keyboard-with-iphone-stand?fnode=d76d8d8cffb6289339ebd1bed63e8b5e703d8ab5f71ddd64437d4f8f3d5360e5755fad7fd773d21f4ad78ce62669f308a57b665ab7b6c091dcd6c0d564050499945da2984a1c66757749a012930465c184bb8496af0449d0d3f6d5cabb23f44f3537a44cf25c104b961dc6d30178bf18


You can also purchase Apples amazing track pad 😇: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MRMF2LL/A/magic-trackpad-2-space-gray?fnode=ebd0b24020fa9b4d366838294af632d476d4db270c9a92d94306918935bd25d1db204df49ed3ba6d362f341000725d78c3a169244a3dc4c2237289d303a74bfe68d939ecb1f69d0e86fdcf54c3fab80550fd2ea2f72b88a5d963e2fea4ccd8f1


Other Folios and Combos from the Apple Store: Keyboards - iPad Accessories - Apple


You can also find other compatible ones on Amazon, Best Buy etc. however they might not be the same quality as the ones Apple sells.


I personally recommend the Apple Magic Keyboard that I linked up above, it is elegant has a good amount of key travel and is on a wedged kind of shape that feels really natural, its just like Magic.


I think I answered your question


Cheers!

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