HT202670: Use Bluetooth keyboards with your Apple TV

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Angel Vilchez
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Apple TV

Q: which bluetooth keyboard can i use for my apple tv 3? can i use this one?: https://www.amazon.com/HDE-Wireless-Multimedia-Keyboard-Raspberry/dp/B00CKSWBB6 /ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1467172337&sr=8-9&keywords=ubuntu+mini+pc+raspberry+pi

I dont know if i can use a bluetooth keyboard with mouse integrated with my apple tv 3

Posted on Jun 28, 2016 9:24 PM

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Angel Vilchez

Q: which bluetooth keyboard can i use for my apple tv 3? can i use this one?: https://www.amazon.com/HDE-Wireless-Multimedia-Keyboard ... more

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  • by Johann.B,Helpful

    Johann.B Johann.B Jul 3, 2016 11:12 PM in response to Angel Vilchez
    Community Specialists
    Jul 3, 2016 11:12 PM in response to Angel Vilchez

    HI Angel,

     

    Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities for help. I understand that you are wanting to find a compatible keyboard with integrated mouse for your 3rd generation Apple TV. I know it's nice to have control over your devices, so I'm happy to provide some direction for this.

     

    Check out our article here:

     

    Use Bluetooth keyboards with your Apple TV

     

    You can pair an Apple Wireless Keyboard (aluminum) to Apple TV (4th generation and earlier).*

     

    Many third-party Bluetooth keyboards can also work. If you aren’t sure whether your third-party keyboard is compatible, ask the manufacturer.

     

    Since you want a keyboard with a built-in mouse, it seems it would be best to look at available hardware, and find a manufacturer that states it will work with this generation Apple TV.

     

    I hope this gets you on track to finding a keyboard that works for you. Cheers!

  • by Rysz,

    Rysz Rysz Jun 29, 2016 3:17 PM in response to Angel Vilchez
    Level 7 (20,315 points)
    iTunes
    Jun 29, 2016 3:17 PM in response to Angel Vilchez

    If you also use iPhone or iPad, download Apple's Remote app. Once paired with your Apple TV, it offers keyboard functionality without having to buy a physical keyboard.

     

    Remote by Apple

    https://appsto.re/us/g198q.i

  • by Angel Vilchez,

    Angel Vilchez Angel Vilchez Jul 3, 2016 11:18 PM in response to Johann.B
    Level 1 (37 points)
    Apple TV
    Jul 3, 2016 11:18 PM in response to Johann.B

    Im not saying that I want a keyboard with a built-in mouse, is that i dont want to use 2 keyboards (1 Android TV or kodi/xbmc and 2 for Apple TV), so i dont want to waste my money.

     

    PD: I will always prefer apple

  • by Angel Vilchez,

    Angel Vilchez Angel Vilchez Jul 3, 2016 11:21 PM in response to Rysz
    Level 1 (37 points)
    Apple TV
    Jul 3, 2016 11:21 PM in response to Rysz

    I know that already but not everyone has an iphone or a cellphone, and I would like to use a physical remote than my phone or another´s