Lee Tubb

Q: Will wireless keyboard work with Apple TV?

Hi I'm trying to find out if a blutooth keyboard will work with Apple TV for when I'm entering search fields?

 

Been looking at either the Microsoft wedge or Advent K512!

 

Thanks in advance and apologies for using the M word!

Posted on Jan 7, 2014 11:06 AM

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  • by Winston Churchill,

    Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Jan 7, 2014 11:14 AM in response to Lee Tubb
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    Jan 7, 2014 11:14 AM in response to Lee Tubb

    Sorry, it requires an Apple keyboard.

     

    The following article(s) may help you.

     

    Using a Bluetooth Keyboard

  • by Kilgore-Trout,

    Kilgore-Trout Kilgore-Trout Jan 7, 2014 11:19 AM in response to Winston Churchill
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    Jan 7, 2014 11:19 AM in response to Winston Churchill

    Not necessarily:

     

    Compatibility with other Bluetooth accessories

    • Bluetooth support on Apple TV is for keyboards only. Headsets, speakers, and other devices are not supported.
    • If you are having difficultly connecting or using a third-party Bluetooth keyboard, contact the manufacturer to verify that it is compatible with Apple products and Apple TV.

     

     

    But that doesn't mean a specific keyboard will work with it. I would actually be surprised if Microsoft privides any device specific compatiblity information, however.

  • by diesel vdub,

    diesel vdub diesel vdub Jan 7, 2014 1:40 PM in response to Winston Churchill
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    Jan 7, 2014 1:40 PM in response to Winston Churchill

    Winston Churchill wrote:

     

    Sorry, it requires an Apple keyboard.

     

    My HP Bluetooth keyboard works perfectly fine with my AppleTV.  There is no restriction on manufacturer.

  • by Bill Now.,Helpful

    Bill Now. Bill Now. Jan 7, 2014 1:54 PM in response to diesel vdub
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    Jan 7, 2014 1:54 PM in response to diesel vdub

    No, you can't type from a wireless keyboard to an Apple TV. But hold on, if you have a iTouch, iPhone, or iPad you can get the app "Remote" on your device. When you download that, turn on "Home Sharing" on your Apple TV (it will say "Computer" as the selection in the selection area when you turn it on and will have a house on it) and enter the Apple ID you want for it to buy movies and what Apple ID you want it under as. When you do that, go to the Remote app on your mobile device and sign in on the same Apple ID. Wait while it loads. Then select your Apple TV. and now you can fully control your Apple TV with this app, it is your Apple TV remote but easer to use. To move the selection you swipe in the direction you want to go in, and when you run in to having to type, simply swipe right to move your cursor over the typing box and your keyboard will show up on your mobile device and you can type it faster (dont worry if it doesn't appear instantly on your Apple TV, it takes around 3 seconds)! You will also need the mobile device on the same Wi-Fi as the Apple TV.

  • by diesel vdub,Helpful

    diesel vdub diesel vdub Jan 7, 2014 1:58 PM in response to Bill Now.
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    Jan 7, 2014 1:58 PM in response to Bill Now.

    Bill Now. wrote:

     

    No, you can't type from a wireless keyboard to an Apple TV.

    Yes, you certainly can.

  • by Kilgore-Trout,Helpful

    Kilgore-Trout Kilgore-Trout Jan 7, 2014 2:04 PM in response to Bill Now.
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    Jan 7, 2014 2:04 PM in response to Bill Now.

    Bill Now. wrote:

     

    No, you can't type from a wireless keyboard to an Apple TV.

    Of course you can: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5633

  • by Lee Tubb,

    Lee Tubb Lee Tubb Jan 8, 2014 8:44 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout
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    Jan 8, 2014 8:44 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout

    So that's two people saying yes!  Thanks!

     

    I'm Assuming most blu-tooth boards will work?

     

    Thanks Lee!

  • by Kilgore-Trout,

    Kilgore-Trout Kilgore-Trout Jan 8, 2014 9:14 AM in response to Lee Tubb
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    Jan 8, 2014 9:14 AM in response to Lee Tubb

    Lee Tubb wrote:

     

    I'm Assuming most blu-tooth boards will work?

     

     

    I'm not sure I would go that far. Some may not. and Apple appears to only fully support Apple keyboards. But there are plenty of folks who have used other manufacturer's keyboard successfully.

  • by Winston Churchill,

    Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Jan 8, 2014 9:26 AM in response to Lee Tubb
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    Jan 8, 2014 9:26 AM in response to Lee Tubb

    I wouldn't assume anything, Apple have provided details of keyboards that work with the Apple TV, which are all Apple keyboards, just as I said in my first response to you. If you have a keyboard already you can always try it, however if you are needing to purchase one, my advice is go for those that are known to work rather getting involved in a crap shoot.

  • by Lee Tubb,

    Lee Tubb Lee Tubb Jan 12, 2014 11:19 AM in response to Winston Churchill
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    Jan 12, 2014 11:19 AM in response to Winston Churchill

    Ok thanks. Where can I find this recommended list of Apple TV compatible keyboards?

     

    Thanks!

  • by Kilgore-Trout,

    Kilgore-Trout Kilgore-Trout Jan 13, 2014 5:39 AM in response to Lee Tubb
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    Jan 13, 2014 5:39 AM in response to Lee Tubb

    Pretty much any current model Apple wireless keyboard will work.

  • by Winston Churchill,

    Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Jan 13, 2014 8:48 AM in response to Lee Tubb
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    Jan 13, 2014 8:48 AM in response to Lee Tubb

    Apple state only one Apple keyboard is incompatible.

     

    * The original Apple Wireless Keyboard (2003), that features a white case and uses four AA batteries, is not compatible.