SlyGuy33

Q: Will an Apple wireless keyboard pair with an iPad2?

Is an Apple wireless keyboard designed to pair with an iPad 2?  The instruction book refers to a Mac computer but never to an iPad.  I keep getting the "Pairing Unsuccessful" message after I type in the 4 digit code that the iPad tells me to enter on the keyboard.  The keyboard gives me the flashing light saying it's ready to pair, but doesn't make the hook-up. The keyboard is just a foot from the iPad.  Any suggestions?

Posted on Sep 10, 2012 6:01 AM

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Q: Will an Apple wireless keyboard pair with an iPad2?

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  • by Philly_Phan,

    Philly_Phan Philly_Phan Sep 10, 2012 1:27 PM in response to SlyGuy33
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    Sep 10, 2012 1:27 PM in response to SlyGuy33

    This might help.

     

    Note the following:

     

    The original Apple Wireless Keyboard, introduced in 2003, is not compatible:

    • Apple Wireless Keyboard (2003): Features a white case and uses four AA batteries.

    In addition, many third-party Bluetooth keyboards that use the Apple keyboard layout are also compatible. Check with the keyboard manufacturer for additional information.

  • by SlyGuy33,

    SlyGuy33 SlyGuy33 Sep 10, 2012 6:23 PM in response to Philly_Phan
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    Sep 10, 2012 6:23 PM in response to Philly_Phan

    Brand new Apple wireless keyboard, bought this past Saturday, not paired to anything else.  Lights on keyboard seem to work as advertised.  Changed batteries, shut off and turned on Bluetoot on iPad2.  Shut off and turned iPad2.  Even shut off Wifi, all to no avail.  As soon as I type in 4 digit code and Enter, it gives me the pairing unsuccessful message.  Tried to pair with an iPhone4 and a friend's iPad2, all pairings failed.

  • by John Galt,

    John Galt John Galt Sep 10, 2012 6:33 PM in response to SlyGuy33
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    Sep 10, 2012 6:33 PM in response to SlyGuy33

    This should not be that difficult and it sounds as though the keyboard is simply not working.

     

    I know you wrote the keyboard has never been paired with anything else, but has the iPad ever been paired with another keyboard, perhaps? If so then select the keyboard in Settings > General > Bluetooth and then "forget this device".

     

    If you're unsuccessful take the keyboard and iPad back to an Apple Store and have them figure it out.

  • by SlyGuy33,

    SlyGuy33 SlyGuy33 Sep 10, 2012 6:41 PM in response to John Galt
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    Sep 10, 2012 6:41 PM in response to John Galt

    IPad has never been paired to another Blutooth keyboard and none listed under Ketboards. I think I'll return it. Thanks for your suggestions.

  • by SlyGuy33,

    SlyGuy33 SlyGuy33 Sep 18, 2012 7:13 AM in response to SlyGuy33
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    Sep 18, 2012 7:13 AM in response to SlyGuy33

    To put some finality to this thread, the new wireless keyboard from Apple was defective, it would not pair with any bluetooth device.  I returned it, got another, now everything is fine.
    Thanks to all for your help and suggestions.

  • by John Galt,

    John Galt John Galt Sep 18, 2012 7:25 AM in response to SlyGuy33
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    Sep 18, 2012 7:25 AM in response to SlyGuy33

    Mystery solved! Thanks for the update.