Can I connect a keyboard to my iPad 6th generation 2018?

Can I connect keyboard to my iPad 6th generation 2018 which keyboard can be connected only by 2.4ghz Wi-Fi dongle


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Posted on Mar 29, 2023 09:44 PM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2023 03:46 AM

The majority of USB keyboards can be used with iPad when using a USB Adapter - although some extended character-set and special function keys will not be relevant/supported.


As your iPad6 has a Lightning port, to connect a wired USB keyboard or other USB devices, one of two Apple adapters are recommend:


  • Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MK0W2ZM/A


Don’t be fooled by the name; this Adapter is by far the most flexible for connection of supported USB devices to your iPad - and allows simultaneous connection of your Power Adapter.


  • Lightning to USB Camera Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MD821ZM/A


This adapter doesn’t support simultaneous connection of power - and only supports USB 2.0 transfer speeds.


If considering a Bluetooth keyboard, you would be best advised to choose a model that explicitly lists compatibility with Apple devices (a.k.a., MFI).

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Mar 30, 2023 03:46 AM in response to MAFIA-Y

The majority of USB keyboards can be used with iPad when using a USB Adapter - although some extended character-set and special function keys will not be relevant/supported.


As your iPad6 has a Lightning port, to connect a wired USB keyboard or other USB devices, one of two Apple adapters are recommend:


  • Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MK0W2ZM/A


Don’t be fooled by the name; this Adapter is by far the most flexible for connection of supported USB devices to your iPad - and allows simultaneous connection of your Power Adapter.


  • Lightning to USB Camera Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MD821ZM/A


This adapter doesn’t support simultaneous connection of power - and only supports USB 2.0 transfer speeds.


If considering a Bluetooth keyboard, you would be best advised to choose a model that explicitly lists compatibility with Apple devices (a.k.a., MFI).

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