I have bought a Ipad mini and a Bluetooth keyboard, i can search and find the keyboard no problem but the it asks me to enter a pairing code on the keyboard. no matter what i press on the keyboard nothing happens and after a little while it times out.
Any ideas?
Hi speloe,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
The article linked below provides some tips you may be able to use to try getting that keyboard paired with your iPad mini.
iPad: Using Bluetooth headsets and keyboards
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4111
If you are unable to pair with or connect to an existing Bluetooth accessory, try the following steps:
- Ensure that the Bluetooth accessory is in range. Most accessories have a range of approximately thirty feet.
- If you are unable to see the accessory in Settings > Bluetooth2:
- If a pairing record already exists, try to connect the accessory using that pairing record, or delete the record and pair again.
- If you have not paired with the accessory, follow the manufacturer's instructions to place it in discovery mode and then pair the accessory.
- If you can see but are unable to pair with the accessory:
- Verify the PIN for the accessory. You may need to refer to your manufacturer's documentation for this.
- Verify that the Bluetooth accessory is using a profile that works with the iPad, such as Headset, A2DP, or HID.
- Ensure that the firmware or software on the Bluetooth accessory is up to date.
- Ensure that the Bluetooth accessory is charged or connected to power.
- Turn off both the iPad and the Bluetooth accessory, then turn both devices on again.
- If the issue persists, test Bluetooth with another accessory or consult the manufacturer's documentation.
Cheers!
-Jason
Hi speloe,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
The article linked below provides some tips you may be able to use to try getting that keyboard paired with your iPad mini.
iPad: Using Bluetooth headsets and keyboards
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4111
If you are unable to pair with or connect to an existing Bluetooth accessory, try the following steps:
- Ensure that the Bluetooth accessory is in range. Most accessories have a range of approximately thirty feet.
- If you are unable to see the accessory in Settings > Bluetooth2:
- If a pairing record already exists, try to connect the accessory using that pairing record, or delete the record and pair again.
- If you have not paired with the accessory, follow the manufacturer's instructions to place it in discovery mode and then pair the accessory.
- If you can see but are unable to pair with the accessory:
- Verify the PIN for the accessory. You may need to refer to your manufacturer's documentation for this.
- Verify that the Bluetooth accessory is using a profile that works with the iPad, such as Headset, A2DP, or HID.
- Ensure that the firmware or software on the Bluetooth accessory is up to date.
- Ensure that the Bluetooth accessory is charged or connected to power.
- Turn off both the iPad and the Bluetooth accessory, then turn both devices on again.
- If the issue persists, test Bluetooth with another accessory or consult the manufacturer's documentation.
Cheers!
-Jason
Pairing Ipad Mini with bluetooth keyboard
