magic keyboard emoji’s not working

I had the same issue upon updating software and found a solution for it: there’s a section within keyboard settings called Hardware Keyboard where I could reassign the control, command etc keys to do different things. I don’t use the option key typically, so I could change the option key to bring up the globe menu, which is my emoji keyboard. Hacky but keeps my emojis one button press away.

Unfortunately, none of these “fixes” work with any Meta apps such as Facebook, Instagram and Threads. I’m on the new M4 iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard which has built in “globe” and nothing happens when you press it in any of those apps.

Hi Roman_Jude,

Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.

In order to access emojis, you will want to press Command + Control + Spacebar at the same time. If this doesn't work, remove the Magic Keyboard and reconnect it.

Magic Keyboard disconnects when you turn its switch to Off or when you move it or iPhone out of Bluetooth range—about 33 feet (10 meters).

To reconnect, turn the keyboard switch to On, or bring the keyboard and iPhone back into range, then tap any key.

Pair Magic Keyboard with iPhone - Apple Support

Regards.

Thanks for replying, Roman_Jude, and that additional info, it really helps! You mention specifically you are trying to switch to the emoji keyboard characters, looking at this Apple resource Use shortcuts on an Apple external keyboard with iPad - Apple Support there is a different way to get to this keyboard:

"Use the Shortcuts bar to switch between language, emoji, and onscreen keyboards

You can use the Shortcuts bar to switch between the language keyboard for your region, an emoji keyboard, other language keyboards that you add, and the onscreen keyboard.

1. Do one of the following:

* Tap  in the Shortcuts bar.

* If you installed additional language keyboards, tap the language button next to the predictive text suggestions (opposite of the Dictation button  in the Shortcuts bar).

4. Choose an option."

You can also see a list of shortcuts that you can use with an app by pressing and holding the Command ⌘ key when you use the app. Please see this Apple resource for more details:

Learn iPad keyboard shortcuts - Apple Support

Have a great day and thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!

hi! i am not sure where you found that in the settings. are you sure it is called hardware keyboard ? i cannot find anything by that name and i feel like the option you suggested might help. good day to you :)