Before you begin
Connecting a Bluetooth accessory to your iPad requires iPadOS 13.4 or later. These iPad models support iPadOS 13 and later:
- Magic Trackpad 2 is rechargeable with a built-in battery and brings Force Touch to the desktop for the first time. Four force sensors underneath the trackpad surface allow you to click anywhere, and detect subtle differences in the amount of pressure you apply, bringing increased functionality to your fingertips and enabling a deeper connection to your content.
- Apple's new MacBook Air. Apple The new 11-inch and 13-inch iPads add support for a keyboard and trackpad through a new version of the iPad software, iPadOS 13.4.
- Magic Trackpad 2 pairs automatically with your Mac, so you can get to work right away. And the battery will power your Magic Trackpad 2 for about a month or more before needing a recharge. IPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation.
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- iPad (5th generation) or later
- iPad mini 4 or later
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How to connect a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad to your iPad
- Turn on your Bluetooth accessory and place it near your iPad.
- Make sure that your accessory is in pairing or discovery mode.
- Apple Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad should be ready to pair at this point.
- If you're pairing a third-party accessory that you've used with another device, follow the pairing-mode steps from its manufacturer.
- Open the Settings app on your iPad.
- Tap Bluetooth.
- Look under Other Devices for your Bluetooth accessory, then tap its name to pair it with your iPad.
Depending on the accessory that you're connecting, you might need to take extra steps. Follow any onscreen instructions that appear. If you're pairing with Apple Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad and you're asked to provide a code, use 0000 (four zeros).
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iPadOS doesn't support scrolling or other gestures with Apple Magic Mouse (1st generation) or Magic Trackpad (1st generation).
If you see a connectivity alert
When using a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad with your iPad, you might see an alert that says 'Using this accessory may affect Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.'
Wireless interference can happen when you use a Bluetooth accessory with some iPad models. The more Bluetooth accessories that are connected to your iPad and active, the more likely you are to experience wireless performance issues.
If this happens, and you have connectivity issues, try disconnecting any Bluetooth accessories that you're not using. In Settings > Bluetooth, tap the information button next to the accessory's name, then tap Disconnect.
Reconnect, disconnect, or forget the Bluetooth accessory
After it pairs with your iPad for the first time, your accessory appears under My Devices in Settings > Bluetooth. Tap your accessory's name to reconnect it to your iPad when it's not connected.
To disconnect the accessory or have your iPad forget the accessory, tap the information button next to its name.
Learn more
- Using a wireless accessory with your iPad is similar to using one with a desktop or notebook computer. But there are some features that make the experience unique to iPad. Learn how to use a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad with your iPad.
- You can see the battery percentage of your connected Bluetooth mouse or trackpad in the Batteries widget. Learn how to add widgets in the Today View on your iPad.
- Don't see the onscreen keyboard when you have a trackpad or mouse connected? Tap the keyboard button in the lower-right corner of the screen. In the menu that appears, tap the show keyboard button . To hide the software keyboard, tap the dismiss button .
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Magic Keyboard
The Magic Keyboard is an amazing companion for iPad Pro and iPad Air. It features a great typing experience, a trackpad that opens up new ways to work with iPadOS, a USB‑C port for pass‑through charging, and front and back protection. The Magic Keyboard features a floating cantilever design, allowing you to attach it magnetically and smoothly adjust it to the perfect viewing angle for you.
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The Smart Keyboard Folio is a full‑size keyboard when you need one, and it provides front and back protection when you don’t. Simply attach it and start typing.
Compatible with
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Smart Keyboard
The Smart Keyboard is a full‑size keyboard made for iPad. It delivers a comfortable typing experience wherever you are and converts into a slim, durable front cover when you’re on the go.
Compatible with
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