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Connect wireless a1424 keyboard to iPad 9.7

How do you connect an Apple a1424 usb keyboard to an iPad 9.7

iPad Pro 9.7-inch WiFi

Posted on Oct 12, 2022 8:21 PM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2022 8:33 AM

You seemingly refer to a Mac wired keyboard with a USB Type-A connection.


Assuming your iPad has a Lightning connector, you will require either an Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter (recommended), or an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter.


  • Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MK0W2ZM/A


  • Lightning to USB Camera Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MD821ZM/A



Don’t be deceived by the names of these adapters - as they are bona-fide USB Adapters for connecting many USB devices (including keyboards and storage devices - and cameras) to your iPad.


The Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter is slightly more expensive, but is significantly more versatile in that it offers fast connection and a pass-through Lightning connector for the iPad Power Adapter. As such, you can charge the iPad while still being connected to the USB accessory.



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Oct 13, 2022 8:33 AM in response to Cadunk

You seemingly refer to a Mac wired keyboard with a USB Type-A connection.


Assuming your iPad has a Lightning connector, you will require either an Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter (recommended), or an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter.


  • Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MK0W2ZM/A


  • Lightning to USB Camera Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MD821ZM/A



Don’t be deceived by the names of these adapters - as they are bona-fide USB Adapters for connecting many USB devices (including keyboards and storage devices - and cameras) to your iPad.


The Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter is slightly more expensive, but is significantly more versatile in that it offers fast connection and a pass-through Lightning connector for the iPad Power Adapter. As such, you can charge the iPad while still being connected to the USB accessory.



Connect wireless a1424 keyboard to iPad 9.7

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