Connecting an iPad to its keyboard without wifi/Bluetooth?

None of the Apple Smart Keyboards use Bluetooth or WiFi to connect with a compatible iPad.

All of the Apple Smart Keyboards connect using a direct electrical connection with the Apple-proprietary “smart” connector - this being located on either the back-panel or bottom edge (when placed in landscape orientation) of the iPad.

https://support.apple.com/HT2052371

Hi Alice-Charlotte,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities! We see you have a question about connecting a Smart Keyboard with your iPad, and we'd like to help.

Your post shows that you're using an iPad, 6th generation. If this is correct, the Smart Keyboard is not compatible with your iPad.

Use your Smart Keyboard Folio or Smart Keyboard with your iPad

Keyboards for iPad

This article can help to verify which iPad you have.

Identify your iPad model

Take care!

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Why would you want to do that?