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. 【MAC-COMPATIBLE KEYBOARD】 Work with iOS or Mac OS system, including MacBook Pro/Air, iMac, iPhone, iPad Pro/Air/Mini, Apple TV, meeting Apple users' expectations. And also compatible with Android /Windows/Galaxy Tab & more. Never have to worry about having different computer systems at home and work easily! Very advanced keyboard!

The Anker compact keyboard is also compatible with a range of Bluetooth devices including Mac, PC, Windows, iOS and Android. You can use it easily with your iPhone, Mac or an Android phone. Anker has also ensured that it is easy to type on this device with low-profile matte keys with the frame being sturdy to. Logitech - K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard for Mac - White/Silver.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

What's Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that makes short-range connections between devices (like your Mac, and a mouse or keyboard) at distances up to 10 meters (approximately 30 feet).

And with Bluetooth, your iPhone or iPad can create a 'Personal Hotspot' to provide Internet access for your Mac through your wireless service provider. Learn more about creating a Personal Hotspot with your iOS device.

Find out if your Mac has Bluetooth

Most Mac computers come with Bluetooth technology built-in. You can check to see if your computer supports Bluetooth:

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• Look for the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar. If the Bluetooth icon is present, your computer has Bluetooth.
• Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu, then click Bluetooth. If the Bluetooth preferences lists options for enabling Bluetooth and making your device discoverable, Bluetooth is installed.
• From theApplemenu, choose About this Mac, then click More Info. Select Bluetooth from the Hardware section. If the Hardware Setting section shows information, your system has Bluetooth installed.
  

About Bluetooth menu bar icons

The Bluetooth menu bar icon in the upper-right of your display gives you information about the status of Bluetooth and connected devices:

Bluetooth is on, but there are no devices connected to your Mac. If you expect a wireless device to be connected, make sure it's turned on.

Bluetooth is on and at least one wireless device is connected.

At least one wireless device has a low battery. Click the Bluetooth icon to identify the affected device, then replace its batteries.

Bluetooth is off. Click the Bluetooth icon using a wired mouse or trackpad or the built-in trackpad on your Mac notebook and select Turn Bluetooth On.
Mac computers without built-in trackpads won’t allow Bluetooth to be turned off unless a USB mouse is connected.

Bluetooth is offline and unavailable. Restart your Mac. If the Bluetooth status doesn’t change, disconnect all USB devices and restart your Mac again. If Bluetooth continues to show as unavailable, you might need to get your Mac serviced.

Pair your Mac with a Bluetooth device

Bluetooth wireless devices are associated with your computer through a process called pairing. After you pair a device, your Mac automatically connects to it anytime it's in range.

If your Mac came with a wireless keyboard, mouse, or trackpad, they were pre-paired at the factory. Turn on the devices and your Mac should automatically connect to them when your computer starts up.

If you purchased your Apple wireless devices separately, learn how to pair them with your Mac.

After you pair a Bluetooth device with your Mac, you should see it listed in Bluetooth preferences:

Remove a Bluetooth device from your Mac

If you want to remove (unpair) a Bluetooth device from your Mac's device list, follow these steps:

1. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth.
2. Hover the pointer over the device you want to remove, then click the button that appears next to the device's name.

After you remove a Bluetooth device, you'll have to repeat the pairing process if you want to use it again.

Connect to Bluetooth devices after wake or startup

Bluetooth devices are usually available a few moments after your Mac completes its startup process. After waking from sleep, your Mac should find Apple wireless devices right away. Other wireless devices can take up to 5 seconds to be recognized. You might need to click a button on your wireless mouse to wake it up.

Some Bluetooth devices, such as audio headsets, might disconnect to conserve the device's battery power after no audio or data is present for a certain amount of time. When this happens, you might need to push a button on the device to make it active again. Check the documentation that came with your device for more information.

Wake your computer with Bluetooth devices

You can click your paired Bluetooth mouse or press a key on your paired Bluetooth keyboard to wake your Mac. You might need to press the space bar on the keyboard.

If clicking the mouse or pressing a key doesn't wake the computer, you might need to allow wireless devices to wake up your computer:

1. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth.
2. Click Advanced.
3. Select the checkbox next to Allow Bluetooth Devices to wake this computer.
   

Connect multiple Bluetooth devices to one computer

The official Bluetooth specifications say seven is the maximum number of Bluetooth devices that can be connected to your Mac at once.

However, three to four devices is a practical limit, depending on the types of devices used. Some devices require more Bluetooth data, so they're more demanding than other devices.t perform reliably, try turning off devices you aren't using or unpair them from your Mac.

Fix interference from other household devices

Bluetooth shares the 2.4 GHz ISM band with other household devices such as cordless telephones, wireless networks, baby monitors, and microwave ovens. If you see issues with your Bluetooth devices that you suspect might be due to frequency congestion, see AirPort and Bluetooth: Potential sources of wireless interference for further information.

Press startup keys on a Bluetooth keyboard

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You can press keys immediately after startup to have your Mac perform functions like selecting a startup disk, using the recovery partition, or resetting NVRAM.

Learn more at Startup key combinations for Mac.