Arrow keys on the magic keyboard not working on netflix or youtube I have the 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 4th gen

I have the same issues, with most video apps – YouTube, CuriosityStream, HBO Max, NRK TV (Norwegian broadcasting). Curiously, Nebula still works with the keyboard.

It’s obvious that it’s not a hardware issue. Apple will be well aware of it (otherwise I’d be really worried) but choose to remain silent so far. A google search will prove the problem widespread. Examples:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/magic-keyboard-youtube.2268706/

https://www.reddit.com/r/iPadPro/comments/ql3ukq/ipad_pro_11_inch_2018_w_magic_keyboard_issues/

Hello browbie,

We see you're having issues navigating in third-party video apps. We'd be happy to help.

Have you been able to try disconnecting the keyboard, wipe off any debris on the iPad and keyboard, and then re-connect them?

It can also help to restart the iPad: Restart your iPad

Some general other steps to try when apps are acting strangely can be found here: If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open

Cheers.

T-73 wrote:

2- In Facebook app, when I hit "comment" the app freeze. Every time. This was solved by giving the external keyboard full access, but when I did that the spacebar stopped working as a pause button in mediaplayers, so no luck with that solution.

For workarounds see

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250004453

Now workin for me. What I did... read thru many of these comments, then:

• I updated to the most recent version (iPadOS 15.1)
• removed iPad from Magic Keyboard
• restarted iPad
• attached to Magic Keyboard
• launched YouTube and tested

Still not workin in Netflix

I'm experiencing this as well for Netflix, Youtube (using the Apple keyboard on my iPad pro 11 inch)

Doing the instructions didn't resolve.

Same problem

I also have the same problem , i tried all selution but they didn’t work , I think the problem not from us , but from Apple system , if any Apple employee see this letter , please solve this annoying selution , I cannot wait more for solving this problem

I’m having issues with all of the same programs everyone else is mentioning, but it’s not just video apps that the arrow keys aren’t working, it’s ALL artist programs too. I can’t use Procreate, CSP, Photoshop, ANYTHING. This is hurting artists’ workflow. I shouldn’t need another separate keyboard to nudge something just a smidge with is a FUNDAMENTAL tool. Worked fine on iOS 14.9, but immediately after I updated to iOS 15 the arrow keys no longer worked. Apple you need to push out an update with a fix for this soon PLEASE. Please don’t be like google with how they never actually read feedback when there are fundamental issues that are effecting multitudes of users with no response or fix for them. Please, I need my arrow keys.

i have the same problem on the same device. it’s very annoying. if i go to youtube using the safari, arrows work same as the macbook or any other pc. Apps have an issue.(edit new youtube update fixed this issue. no news on netflix yet)

Same here. I’ve had this issue on my iPad Pro (5th Gen) since I updated to iPadOS 15. Arrow keys on Magic Keyboard don’t function on Netflix or YouTube apps. They work in Safari. Tried restarting iPad, reinstalling apps, and cleaning the magic keyboard connector. None have helped.

EDIT: YouTube has since fixed it with an update. Netflix hasn’t.

Same here, arrow key doesn’t work in numbers. Haven’t check on any other apps

I just ugraded to IOS 15.1 and stuff stopped working.

1- Arrow keys stopped working in media players.

2- In Facebook app, when I hit "comment" the app freeze. Every time. This was solved by giving the external keyboard full access, but when I did that the spacebar stopped working as a pause button in mediaplayers, so no luck with that solution.

This update was awful.

A fix better be out within days!

I had the same problem with the smart folio keyboard on my iPad Pro 11 inch, the way I Resolved this was disconnect my iPad Pro from the Folio Smart Keyboard wipe down the contacts powerdown the iPad them power back up the iPad then unlock ipad and then connect your folio Smart Keyboard, after doing this both arrows keys started working for fast forward and rewind on YouTube and Netflix.

hope this helps

EvirRobato wrote:

Yup, same. That facebook comments thing is pretty annoying too. That keyboard access fix only fixes the facebook comments loading thing but screws up everything else.

Update Facebook to 346 and you won't need the keyboard access thing any more.

Mine too, they worked perfectly fine until the latest iPad iOS update (15.1). The arrow keys still work to skip while watching movies on prime video, but they no longer work for Netflix and Disney+, it’s so frustrating.