I have recently purchased an iPad 2 and had read that the aluminum Apple keyboard with numeric keypad could be connected through the USB port on Camera Connection kit dongle for connecting digital cameras. I tried this but can't get the iPad 2 to pick up the keyboard. Any help from the community? I appreciate it. Joe Mecham
Where did you see that the the apple wired keyboard could be connected?
The wireless can be connected!
Where did you see that the the apple wired keyboard could be connected?
The wireless can be connected!
On Apple's Store page where the iPad Accessories are there is at least one comment from a reviewer for the Camera Connection Kit saying that he was able to connect a USB wired keyboard to his iPad.
If the wired keyboard can be connected, then i have no idea (sorry)!
Do you have a link, i can't find that review you mentioned?
This is not supported by Apple but Google doesn't care.
http://www.macworld.com/article/150850/2010/04/ipadcameraconnectorsurprises.html
Here is the link, http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC531ZM/A?fnode=MTc0MjU4NjE&mco=MjEwMDgzMDY. Look in the Ratings and Review section at the bottom of the description; it is the review by JH from Couer D'Alene. Expand it by clicking "More" and you will see the comment.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for the article link. I think because my keyboard has high-powered ports it won't work. I just went ahead and ordered the wireless keyboard from OWC.
People seem to have had varying degrees of success with different usb keyboards On the iPad. The link below has a partial success story.
http://apple-ipad-tablet-help.blogspot.com/2011/04/usb-keyboard-with-ipad-2.html
Keyboards have never been officially supported. I believe a recent update may have broken support through a limit to power output from the iPad. The wireless keyboard is really a better alternative for other reasons. No connector hanging off the iPad when you are using it, making portrait mode awkward.
Thanks Tom. I went ahead and bought Apple's Wireless keyboard. It seemed like the best solution.
How does an Apple USB keyboard work with the USB connector for the iPad 2?
