Connecting Magic Keyboard for Mac to IPad 9th Generation

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Connecting Magic Keyboard for Mac to IPad 9th Generation

Can you use magic keyboard for mac with ipad 9th generation? If this is possible, can you do this using cords, or does it have to be via bluetooth?

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Posted on Feb 22, 2025 4:51 PM

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LotusPilot

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Feb 23, 2025 2:48 PM in response to DianeWF

The keyboard functionally connects via Bluetooth with the host device.

To be absolutely clear, the keyboard's wired connection can only be used for charging.

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LotusPilot

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Feb 23, 2025 4:30 AM in response to DianeWF

Apple's Magic Keyboard for Mac uses a Bluetooth connection to the host computer or iPad. The cable is only used to periodically charge the keyboards internal battery from a suitable power source.

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ProustGiulio

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Feb 23, 2025 4:37 AM in response to DianeWF

These are the Magic Keyboards you can connect via Bluetooth to your iPad 9th gen model:--> https://www.apple.com/shop/ipad/accessories/keyboards?f=ipad9gen2021&fh=35d5%2B5f1244

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Giulio

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DianeWF Author

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Feb 23, 2025 1:41 PM in response to LotusPilot

I understand that the cable is used for charging through the computer. That's what I already do periodically. But I want to travel with this keyboard and an IPad and would prefer to connect them with a cable if that's possible since Bluetooth isn't always reliable. I know I cannot use the charging cable since it doesn't have two lightening connectors, but I'm wondering if there are other cables I could use or a cable and an adaptor.

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DianeWF Author

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Feb 23, 2025 1:39 PM in response to ProustGiulio

Thanks. I have one of these, so I'm glad to know it can be connected via Bluetooth.. But I'd also like to know whether it could be connected using a able rather than through Bluetooth.

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