How To Connect Apple Wireless Keyboard On iPhone 5

Sep 28, 2012

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You can use an Apple Wireless Keyboard (available separately) for typing on iPhone. The Apple Wireless Keyboard connects via Bluetooth, so you must first pair it with iPhone.

Once the keyboard is paired, it connects whenever the keyboard is within range of iPhoneup to about 33 feet (10 meters). When a wireless keyboard is connected, the onscreen keyboard doesnt appear when you tap a text field. To save the battery, turn off the keyboard when not in use.
Switch the language when using a wireless keyboard: Press CommandSpace bar to display a list of available languages. Press the Space bar again while holding down the Command key to choose a different language.
Turn off a wireless keyboard: Hold down the power button on the keyboard until the green light goes off. iPhone disconnects the keyboard when the keyboard is turned off or out of range.
Unpair a wireless keyboard: Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap next to the keyboard name, and then tap Forget this Device.

Note

This article will work on all iPhones using iOS 6; including iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and iPhone 5.

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Accessory, Apple, Bluetooth, iOS, iPhone, iPhone 5, Keyboard, Settings

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