Does anyone use Bluetooth keyboards with their iPhone?

Hi Jasmine
I have gotten a foldable keyboard from Telstra
You fall back to left side, it has your 1234 567890QWERTYU I OPASDFGHJKL etc etc
Then fold it to the right, and keep on putting the layers upwards, and that you have a full-fledged Bluetooth keyboard.
And the best thing is it’s portable
You can put it in your handbag with no problem

You can carry it in your bag everywhere you go, it has a charger, I don’t know if it’s USB see connection.
Pairing is difficult, I had to get my support worker to help me parents
You can get it from Telstra around 100/$180
But it’s a very good keyboard

Good morning from Texas!

I have been using Bluetooth keyboards with my iPhone for more than a decade. I used to try them all, and look for the perfect typing companion. I quit using a laptop or desktop computer many years ago when I decided that my iPhone was computer enough for me. For the last few years, I have primarily used the Apple Magic keyboard. I keep one next to my comfy chair downstairs and one on the bedstand where I can reach it late at night. I keep an older KeysToGo keyboard in the car, just in case I need a keyboard when we are driving somewhere.

I'd guess that 98% of my typing on the iPhone is done through the hardware keyboard. The Apple Magic Keyboard is not the smallest keyboard you can buy, but the key action is quite good, pairing isvery automatic once you pair it the first time, and the charge is good for weeks or months. Right now, they use a Lightning connector, which is handy.

Good luck finding the perfect keyboard for you!

Good evening from my side in Australia.
I like my keyboard for typing, minimal navigation, although, I would rather use the touchscreen when it comes to navigation for Bluetooth keyboards.
Have a nice rest of your morning/afternoon/evening where ever you are

If you’re into making an iPad into a full-fledged laptop replacement? The Apple magic keyboard with trackpad is a good option.
The trackpad isn’t really accessible, but the keyboard is Sublime, it is one of a kind! What iPhone do you use? This might be considered in your keyboard, choosing…

Over the years I have tried a few but my favourites are as follows, Probably Logitech K380 because so inexpensive you can buy a bunch and leave them everywhere, its a similar size to apple Magic Keyboard, not as well made but that kind of adds to its indestructible/don’t care vibe. You can just throw it in a bag and not give it a second thought which I wouldn’t want to do with the apple Magic Keyboard because it has metal parts that could scratch stuff and its so expensive I wouldn’t want to hurt it. The functionality is basically the same on the K380 as in you can navigate the entire OS with the keyboard, there are shortcuts and you can set up more of your own but often its easier to use the screen. The Magic Keyboard is nice but as previously said it’s very expensive and needs charging. The K380 is probably more bomb proof and the batteries which are replaceable have lasted about 7 years in one of mine, it uses triple A batteries which would put me off except that they seem to last a lifetime. It has kind of circular keys instead of standard which sounds strange but somehow is very nice to type on. Then last is the MX Keys or MX Keys mini from Logitech. Again full functionality FN key is in a funky place instead of standard. The full size has a numpad if that helps and it probably has the best typing feedback but its pretty heavy and the battery only lasts about 3 months. It is easy to recharge though with USB C. So I’ve kind of rambled a bit. I’ll try to be more concise. If you want beater keyboards that just do the job and are inexpensive enough that you can buy a few and leave them places so theres always one close but are pretty nice to type on, get the K380, if you want the nicest typing experience I’d go for the MX Keys but battery charging cost, weight and FN key position are downsides though. If you just want the apple ecosystem thing with a pretty good all rounder that will get the job done and be pretty great to type on but you’ll have to pay the apple tax, get the Magic Keyboard. Basically they are all really good options.

It’s ok, it’s like a fabric covered slim keyboard. It is very lightweight but it’s a little fragile for me. The keys have lifted up on mine like a rucked up carpet. The typing experience is a little mushy too. It gets the job done but you might not want to to use it for hours or at least there would be better options for that.

The K380 and MX keys both can connect to 3 different devices and you can toggle between so that might be your phone, iPad and laptop or maybe even Apple TV. The MX keys and apple Magic Keyboard only connect to one device which might matter to you. All of the keyboards I’ve given you info on have play/pause previous next and volume controls. I really don’t like it when manufacturers miss those out.

I remember having that keyboard a couple years ago I don’t know where it went now. I’m now using a K4 180, which is a little bit better, but it’s hard to connect, and I don’t know if the batteries are dead, not only that, But please do not try putting this in your laptop bag
Especially if you’re using it for phone, it’s more suitable for iPads.
Because of its big size.

I was born using a touchscreen, and I think I will stay that way.
Except for when I’m using a Mac or Windows
And which, in that case, I’m basically forced to use a keyboard, unless it’s a two and one

I use an apple wirless keyboard. the model released in 2011, which takes two double A batteries.n and still works well. I bought two packs on amazon which are extra long lasting durasell, coper top alcaline. when i first bought theese batteries, they were eighteen dollars canadian, but they have since decressed in price. theese batteries last for six months and they are well werth buying.

I find that using a combination of bluetooth keyboard and touch screen works best for me.

I haven't memorized all of the hotkey combinations to control the iOS UI completely from the keyboard, so I mostly use the keyboard for entering text and then touch the screen to navigate around.

This mixed combination of methods works well for me.

--Pete

I mainly use the habel one which is a tiny braille keyboard. I have also used an old iMac Magic Keyboard yhich works well. Finally a Logitech mx which is not portable but i use it on the mac and can flip it over to the phone easily which is handy

In the section of my book devoted to accessories, I have quite a bit to say about keyboards and how to look for your ideal choice when you can't try out keyboards before purchasing one. I've reduced clutter somewhat but am pretty certain I once had over ten keyboards around my apartment which didn't quite meet my needs. There's a stupendous amount of choice.
My personal favourite is the one I'm currently typing on. A Nuphy Air75 mechanical Bluetooth keyboard. It's a 75% size keyboard so there's no number pad. It's low profile and comes with excellent keycaps which feel very comfortable to type on. I like the brown switches for the character keys and red switches for other keys like arrows. Brown switches have a tactile bump that you feel when you push down on a key. Red switches are totally linear and descend smoothly. Removing and replacing keycaps and switches is very easy with the provided tool. However, there's no way to determine the correct orientation of the keycaps since they're shaped as perfect squares.
The switches to select off, wired and wireless modes and to select operating systems are both physical tactile switches along the back of the board. Another big plus is that the keyboard reports its battery level to the battery widget on your iPhone. Put it in the "today" view and easily check the battery level without sighted help. Bluetooth connectivity is lag-free and very reliable. It's a sturdy well built board that's easy to travel with even if you don't get the folio case. I'm personally glad I got the case as it attaches magnetically, protects the keycaps, can serve as a sort of cushion while using the keyboard on your lap, and can also be a stand to prop up your phone or tablet while working on a flat surface. It's expensive at around $160 Canadian, but it has been a true pleasure using this keyboard.
For cheeper options, I'd say Logitech is your best bet. I enjoyed the Logitech MX Keys and K780 keyboards. I've heard very good things about the K380 and K480 as well as the KeystoGo keyboards. Sadly, their key customization software isn't very friendly for blind people. However, there's no way to customize keyboards on iOS that I'm aware of in any case. Hope this is helpful for anybody looking for their perfect keyboard. More details can be found in my book. It's the second edition of Personal Power: Getting the Most From iOS as a Totally Blind user.

I strongly recommend the Hable one.

I feel that what Jazmine wants is a keyboard, not a braille keyboard, but I could be wrong.

Keyboards on both mobile operating systems have been an absolute game changer for me. Yes, some things are more efficient on the touch screen but typing, even with Braille screen input is not one of them. I've also found navigation on the web is easier with a bluetooth keyboard, any bluetooth keyboard, just because you can navigate by headings, buttons, edit boxes etc like a computer. As far as the Magic keyboard you do you, but there won't really be any extra functionality you get there you wouldn't with cheaper options.

Hi. I recently got my NLS eReader and am trying to pair it with my iPhone 7, but no dice. Does the screen brightness by chance make a difference? I've done everything according to the instructions which I obtained from various places online, yet the 2 are not talking to each other. I have the Humanware eReader. Thanks in advance for anyone's assistance.

While I often use a braille display, I also use a Bluetooth keyboard under different circumstances. Typing emails and such works quite a bit better on a Bluetooth keyboard than a braille display. Single letter QuickNav is great for navigating web content, and the ability to set up customized VoiceOver commands can provide a further productivity boost. The problem comes in when you try to edit large documents or blocks of text. The longer the block of text, the more sluggish the keyboard is to reply, particularly when navigating by paragraph.

I've been an IOS user since 2011.
In that time, i have been on the quest for the perfect keyboard. What i needed was something portable, something that would fit in a pocket or small bag, something easy to use, and something i didn't have to fold.
It wasn't until march of 2023 that I figured out what I needed. I eventually went with an orbit writer. It's $99, which is slightly pricy for something like this (although I bought mine used from someone who didn't want theirs anymore), and it really has been a game changer for me.

Hello, I have had a couple Logitech k 380 keyboards. you have to becareful which one you are getting as they make one model that works with just the mac , if you are pairing windows, you will find some spot trying to control windows withthe keyboard I also had a k 380 that kept losing keys in my bag. I had to contact logitech to get 2 -replacements
I have also used the apple magic keyboards but have not in some time. I usually just use braille screen input but I do like the keyboard shortcuts that you can use in the drafts app for iOS when you have an exturnal keyboard.