Is there a Lightning splitter to allow for multiple accessories?

Recently, Logitech came out with a wired keyboard for iPad - http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/wired-keyboard-ipad?crid=1240

We have various Windows-based kiosk machines, and we'd like to replace them with iPads. A Bluetooth keyboard would have been more difficult to set up and keep charged, so we were very excited that there is now a keyboard you can just plug in.

However... once you plug in the keyboard, you can no longer keep the iPad charged. Does anyone know if it's possible to have both a charging cable and an accessory plugged into one device? You'd think there would exist a splitter, but of course I can't find one.

Has anyone else run into this dilemma?

-Jonathan

iPad

Posted on Oct 3, 2013 4:03 PM

35 replies

rccharles

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Jul 23, 2014 9:19 AM in response to jawsnap

I have a Logitech K760 solar powered BlueTooth keyboard. Works well with my iPhone.

Jul 23, 2014 9:25 AM in response to robdrage

I like the design, but it's meant for docking the iPad. I won't be able to dock the iPad with the way I'm mounting it.

Jul 24, 2014 7:08 AM in response to Marker227

Oh, okay. Yes, your iPad can handle tethering to the phone and Bluetooth traffic at the same time. If you have, for example, a bluetooth keyboard, it'll talk to it while tethering without problems.

Jul 24, 2014 7:27 AM in response to Simon Slavin

I didn't clarify when I said "tether". I meant bluetooth tethering.

Okay, great that sounds good though 🙂! Thank you!

Oct 6, 2014 2:24 PM in response to jawsnap

How about something like this? It looks like it has a power plug AND a USB port.

http://www.amazon.com/Macally-Lightning-Charge-Sync-MCDockL/dp/B00B7MPSMK

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Is there a Lightning splitter to allow for multiple accessories?