Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Keyboard compatibility with iOS devices
Learn about the compatibility of Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Keyboard, and third-party Bluetooth keyboards with iOS devices.
Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Keyboard, and many Bluetooth keyboards that use the Apple keyboard layout work with these iOS devices:
iPad (all models)
iPhone 3GS or later
iPod touch (3rd generation or later)
The following Apple keyboards work with iOS:
Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Numeric keypad
Lightning connector, built-in battery
Works with iOS devices with iOS 10.3 or later
Magic Keyboard
Lightning connector, built-in battery
Works with iOS devices with iOS 9.1 or later
Apple Wireless Keyboard 2011
Uses two AA batteries
Exposé and Launchpad function keys:
When using Apple Wireless Keyboard (2011) with iOS 4.3 or earlier, the function keys are limited to the Eject key. Update to iOS 5 or later to enable additional function keys.
Apple Wireless Keyboard 2009
Uses two AA batteries
Exposé and Dashboard function keys:
Apple Wireless Keyboard 2007
No number pad, uses three AA batteries
The original Apple Wireless Keyboard (introduced in 2003, white case, number pad, uses four AA batteries) doesn't work with iOS.
Notes
Not all function keys that work on the Mac work on iOS devices.
In addition to Apple keyboards, many third-party Bluetooth keyboards that use the Apple keyboard layout work with iOS devices. Check with the keyboard manufacturer for additional information.
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