Looking for an easy and portable keyboard for my iPhone. Need it to do the following, open app swithc, go to the home, scape key, and rechargible. Not need a expensive type just simple and easy to use within my iOS and iPhone 13 pro. Thanks.
I want input from people who have experience with them instead of a list. Will check but again I want feedback for those who use them. If you do not, thanks.
My portable computing triumvirate consists of my iPhone, an Aftershockz headset, and a Logitech K380 keyboard.
I got the Logitech K380 a decade ago and still love it. It's not rechargeable, it takes two triple A batteries. But they last forever. In ten years, I have literally changed the batteries once. It's small enough to fit in a small shoulder bag. Exact dimensions online.
You can find plenty of previous discussion regarding keyboards here on AppleVis. Here's an overview from six years ago.
I have a MX keys thats a lot more expensive and also a lot nicer but for simple bomb proof reliable does everything you need. You can’t go wrong with the K380. It’s inexpensive too. Also connects to 3 devices if thats useful to you. Could be phone iPad and Apple TV for example or even a laptop. It will be great wherever you use it. It’s not ultra luxury but it gets the job done and does it well. Also had one for over a decade and have changed batteries once.
They can go for about £20, maybe £30 on the uK amazon site. They should do. You might want to type in something like, rechargeable bluetooth keyboard into amazon, then search by low to high prices and you should be good to go.
No I can't recommend one because I had one before but I forgot what it's called as I didn't need it anymore. the only thing is the keys might be a bit smaller than a full sized keyboard.
I've got a Logitech Keys-to-go that I chose partially because reviews here seemed to like it. I have found though, that it doesn't quite do it for me. In hind sight I should've just gone with an Apple magic keyboard since I like the feel of those from using them on iMacs.
I don't use my BT keyboard much because the keys feel mushy to type on, and most of the time I just use BSI, no need to connect another device. Although in fairness, sometimes a qwerty keyboard is faster. One thing I like about the Keys-to-go is that it has iOS specific shortcut keys where the F keys usually are, but I don't find a lot of them useful and there are standard shortcuts that do many of the same things. It also unfortunately doesn't have an FN key, which makes some of the VO shortcuts not work.
Too bad the shortcuts that use the globe key on newer keyboards only work on iPadOS, many of them sound like they could be useful.
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Amazon
Here is a list of portable bluetooth keyboards at decent prices.
Enjoy!
https://www.amazon.com/mini-keyboard-iphone/s?k=mini+keyboard+for+iphone
Brian
Do they meet my requirements?
Apple Magic Keyboard
Meets your requirements. Just need to learn the keystrokes.
The Oliver Kennett
I want input from people who have experience with them instead of a list. Will check but again I want feedback for those who use them. If you do not, thanks.
Ben
I think that is over $100.
@Holger
If you cannot find one in there that hits all of your checkpoints, then you are likely not going to ever find a keyboard for your device. 😝
Brian
I am shock that no one here uses a keyboard that they can suggest that I do not need to run to the bank and get a loan.
The Oliver Kennett
Correction. Is accessibility related. It has to work with VO.
Logitech K380
My portable computing triumvirate consists of my iPhone, an Aftershockz headset, and a Logitech K380 keyboard.
I got the Logitech K380 a decade ago and still love it. It's not rechargeable, it takes two triple A batteries. But they last forever. In ten years, I have literally changed the batteries once. It's small enough to fit in a small shoulder bag. Exact dimensions online.
You can find plenty of previous discussion regarding keyboards here on AppleVis. Here's an overview from six years ago.
K380 here too.
I have a MX keys thats a lot more expensive and also a lot nicer but for simple bomb proof reliable does everything you need. You can’t go wrong with the K380. It’s inexpensive too. Also connects to 3 devices if thats useful to you. Could be phone iPad and Apple TV for example or even a laptop. It will be great wherever you use it. It’s not ultra luxury but it gets the job done and does it well. Also had one for over a decade and have changed batteries once.
Holger
Well, I personally do not use a keyboard on my iPhone. However, you asked, and I provided some resources. Do with that what you will. 🤷🏼♂️
Brian
Yes I did and you share some. I found them in amazon before I made the poste. Thanks. Much appreciated.
Andy Lane
My birthday is coming in June. Put a reminder so I can get it from you. Thanks.
K380 as well
Most have already said it... but i'm seconding the k380 keyboard as well. Have one and it works like a charm.
Just a bog standard basic bluetooth keyboard should do.
They can go for about £20, maybe £30 on the uK amazon site. They should do. You might want to type in something like, rechargeable bluetooth keyboard into amazon, then search by low to high prices and you should be good to go.
No I can't recommend one because I had one before but I forgot what it's called as I didn't need it anymore. the only thing is the keys might be a bit smaller than a full sized keyboard.
I've got a Logitech Keys-to…
I've got a Logitech Keys-to-go that I chose partially because reviews here seemed to like it. I have found though, that it doesn't quite do it for me. In hind sight I should've just gone with an Apple magic keyboard since I like the feel of those from using them on iMacs.
I don't use my BT keyboard much because the keys feel mushy to type on, and most of the time I just use BSI, no need to connect another device. Although in fairness, sometimes a qwerty keyboard is faster. One thing I like about the Keys-to-go is that it has iOS specific shortcut keys where the F keys usually are, but I don't find a lot of them useful and there are standard shortcuts that do many of the same things. It also unfortunately doesn't have an FN key, which makes some of the VO shortcuts not work.
Too bad the shortcuts that use the globe key on newer keyboards only work on iPadOS, many of them sound like they could be useful.