“How-to?”
Technology should be intuitive and effortless for everyone and connecting a wired keyboard to an iPad is no exception. Whether you’re using an iPad with a USB-C or Lightning connection, setting up your keyboard is quick and straightforward—allowing you to focus on what truly matters.
How to Connect a Wired Keyboard to a USB-C iPad
Many of the latest iPad models feature a USB-C port, making it very simple to connect a wired USB keyboard.
What You Need:
- A USB-C to USB adapter or a USB-C hub with power pass-through
- A wired USB keyboard
How to Connect:
- Plug the USB-C adapter or hub into your iPad.
- Connect your wired USB keyboard to the adapter.
- That’s it!
For added flexibility, using a USB-C hub allows you to charge your iPad while using the keyboard. It can also support other accessories, such as a Clevy Mouse.
To make the process even easier, we’ve created a step-by-step video guide to walk you through the setup.
Lightning iPad connection to USB-keyboard
For iPads that use the Lightning connector process is just as easy.
What You Need:
- Apple’s Lightning to USB adapter
- A wired USB keyboard
How to Connect:
- Plug the Lightning to USB adapter into your iPad.
- Connect your wired USB keyboard to the adapter.
- That’s it!
Making Technology More Accessible
At its core, assistive technology should be about increase accessibility and empowerment. We believe that technology should work for you, not the other way around.
Ready to get started? Check out our video tutorial for a hands-on demonstration, and experience just how simple and accessible connecting a wired keyboard to an iPad can be!
