Using my iPad keyboard to do a search on my Apple TV

When I do a search on my Apple TV and my iPad is active I get a message asking if I want to use the keyboard on my iPad and basically say yes. Sometime ago, I don't remember how long, a keyboard would appear on my iPad and I could type in my search request. But now when I try to activate the keyboard, instead of a keyboard on my iPad I get the remote control. The Apple TV didn't ask me if I wanted the remote control, it asked me if I wanted the keyboard.


I've looked through the iPad and Apple TV settings and could not find anything that presents a choice for what I want in this situation.


Does anyone with specific knowledge of this problem know what's the cause and what's the cure? And yes both devices are up to date and have been rebooted several times so please don't give that generic advice!


Thanks in advance!


iPad, iOS 9

Posted on Aug 5, 2023 3:53 PM

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Using my iPad keyboard to do a search on my Apple TV

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