Mac As Bluetooth Keyboard For Iphone

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I reply to all emails and support request. If you are facing any issue, please reach out (tools@toolbunch.com). Help me make keypad better.

2017 Edit: As mentioned in other (newer) answers, there are iPhone apps available that can act as Bluetooth keyboards from the Mac. I've been using Typeeto myself. My original answer should be considered quite out of date now. I'd recommend using the dedicated Bluetooth keyboard if it's not too much hassle, as it's currently the most elegant solution. OMOTON Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse for iPad and iPhone (iPadOS 13 / iOS 13 and Above), Compatible with New iPad 10.2, iPad Pro 12.9/11.0, and Other Bluetooth Enabled Devices, Silver White 4.3 out of 5 stars 643.

June 06 2020 – U.K. English support – I believe it is supported completely by KeyPad. Actually it is not KeyPad but the Phone’s keyboard layouts that need to be changed. Read more. I have heard that other keyboards like French are working correctly with the phone/apple tv. Do let me know if it is not.

Installing and using KeyPad

Using KeyPad

You can connect to as many devices as you like. All your TVs, Phones, tablet… there is no limitation.

We recommend creating a hotkey for each of your devices, it can be setup in the Preferences screen. You can also launch KeyPad by selecting the device you want to connect to in the toolbar menu.

Most keys that you type on the computer will be sent to the connected device. There are keystrokes like Command – Tab which are defined for the Mac and will not go to the device. While it is technically possible to achieve that, the potential problems outweigh the benefit. For these cases, we have implemented Function – TAB (which does the same thing).

KeyPad supports Media Keys. But not all devices support those keys. While most of the keys work on the iPhone, they dont always work on other devices like TVs, Apple TV, etc. KeyPad does not have a way to detect what the device you have connected to. We provide a generic set of keys. Please try them out on your devices.

We find that there are some devices that don’t connect (like Play Station 4, or LG TV), and connect intermittently (2012 TVs, and Play Station 3). Do let us know if a device works or does not.

Frequently asked questions

I can’t use enter key to send message in Whatsapp!

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This can happen on Android Phones and is a feature of whatsapp. To enable enter key to send a message:

  1. Go to Whatsapp settings
  2. Select Chats
  3. There is a setting for “Enter to send” turn it on

Can I connect to multiple devices?

Yes, KeyPad 0.92 upwords supports multiple devices. This feature requires an in-app purchase.

Can I change the HotKey for launching KeyPad?

The default hotkey is Command – Option P, and it works only for the first device you setup.

When I try to launch KeyPad I see a Flash and nothing happens

Usually this will happen if the KeyPad setup is incomplete. Note that it takes up to 15-20 seconds to complete setup. Setup is complete only when the KeyPad screen pops up at the last step of the connection.

This issue happens when the Mac has lost the bluetooth connection between the Mac and the connected Phone/TV/Tablet. The best way to get around this is to reconnect the device to KeyPad. We don’t have a clear fix on this issue yet. Would you like to help us debug? Send us email at tools@toolbunch.com.

Can I use the volume key to take a photograph?

With 0.90 upwards you can. Thank you to our user who asked for this feature. It was the reason we added Media keyboard support.

Bugs and Known Issues

KeyPad does not work with iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV) on MacOS Catalina (10.15.3) and High Sierra (10.13.6), this is because of a bug in MacOS. Read my blog post for more details. It continues to work with Android phones, TVs, and even Windows and MacOS desktops.

This bug has been fixed in MacOS 10.15.4, 10.15.5, and Mojave(10.14.6 Security Update 2020-003) This has not been fixed in High Sierra, completely breaking app support. Please help me push apple to fix this.

August 12 2020 – KeyPad mouse support not working with iPadOS 14 beta 4. I am not able to duplicate this issue, please help me debug this.

June 5 2020 – KeyPad not working correctly for UK English. Not a bug, please see blog post on Internationalization.

June 4 2020 – Windows 10 loses connection after first connect, and does not reconnect thereafter. Not scheduled work on this.

May 31 2020 – If you connect to a windows machine, it keeps popping up the KeyPad window – Fix is in version 1.xx, may not work well because of other issues with Windows 10.

May 30 2020 – Keypad does not work with the NVidia SHEILD TV – Need somebody who will be willing to help me debug.

May 20 2020 – BUG – Keypad shows an extra blank entry in menu bar, next to keypad icon – Fixed in version 1.xx

April 6 2020 – Keypad does not work with Sony Playstation 4 – Studying issue. Pending for future review.

April 4 2020 – Keypad works with Playstation 3, but only if the connection is initiated from the Playstation 3 – Pending for future review.

Complaints, Features, Issues and Feedback

Do send us feedback on the application. Let us know what you would like to see in it. If something works well for you, do tell us that too.

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You can also send us email at tools@toolbunch.com it is faster than filling the feedback form.

Help us improve keypad by supporting more languages

I would like help in translating keypad to as many supported languages. I need your help in translating our app. I don’t want to do a Google Translate copy paste and would like your help.

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If you are having issues, please do send me feedback if your device is not working, so that I am able to focus my energy on solving issues that people are facing.

If you can't connect to one of these devices

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  • Get help connecting your iOS device and your car stereo.
  • Learn how to set up your AirPods.

To get help pairing a Bluetooth accessory—like a wireless keyboard—to your iOS or iPadOS device, try these steps:

  1. Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory and iOS or iPadOS device are close to each other.
  2. Turn your Bluetooth accessory off and back on again.
  3. Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory is on and fully charged or connected to power. If your accessory uses batteries, see if they need to be replaced.
  4. If there's an app that you use with the Bluetooth accessory, go to Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth on your iOS or iPadOS device, and make sure that you've turned on Bluetooth for the app.

If you still can't pair or connect your Bluetooth accessory

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  1. If you previously connected your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS or iPadOS device, unpair the accessory, put it back in discovery mode, then try to pair and connect it again.
  2. If you can pair your accessory with some devices but not your iOS or iPadOS device, unpair the accessory from your other devices. Then try to pair with your iOS or iPadOS device again.
  3. Check with the accessory manufacturer to make sure that your accessory supports your iOS or iPadOS device.
  4. If you still have any of these issues, contact Apple Support:
    • You can’t turn on Bluetooth or the setting is grayed out.
    • You can’t connect any Bluetooth accessories with your device.
    • The accessory manufacturer confirmed that your accessory is working correctly.

Learn more

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