iPad Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad - Has to Wake Up???

[kellykline]

Do bluetooth keyboards take time to wake up? I usually watch videos on my iPad and have noticed that in order to use the keyboard again after a few minutes, I had to hit the keys a few times for a few seconds to "wake it up".

Is this normal?

Here's the keyboard I'm using: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0779G33GF/
New iPad Pro 10.5 Keyboard Case,Kingsida

I'm thinking of getting the Zag or the Brydge hoping to eliminate this problem, but am not sure if this is just an issue with bluetooth keyboards in general.

I've tested the ASK smart connector keyboard and that one doesn't require doing the wake up routine. Problem with that is it isn't multi-angle.

 

[akash.nu]

Yes, if not in constant use, most Bluetooth devices drop connection after a certain time to preserve battery life.

ASK uses physical connection not Bluetooth.

 

[kellykline]

Bummer. So there isn't really any difference in terms of Bluetooth needing to wake up between the cheaper keyboards and the Brydge / Zag? Can't believe it's $150 for a keyboard that drops connection after a certain time.

 

[akash.nu]

Bummer. So there isn't really any difference in terms of Bluetooth needing to wake up between the cheaper keyboards and the Brydge / Zag? Can't believe it's $150 for a keyboard that drops connection after a certain time.

It’s a feature, not a flaw.

Constant connection will drain the battery on both the keyboard and the device for no reason even when not in use.

 

[ericwn]

This behaviour is pretty common for Bluetooth devices for the reasons that @akash.nu mentioned.

The devices don’t lose their pairing record though, so re-establishing the connection is usually pretty fast on modern iOS devices.

My wife for example uses an iPad Air 2 with a Belkin keyboard case ( I think it’s Belkin at least...) and the keyboard is activated by unfolding the case and setting the iPad down onto the holding spot on the keyboard - takes maybe 2 seconds to be up and running.

 

[Eric5273]

The only Bluetooth keyboard I’ve used that seems to wake up almost instantly is the Apple Magic Keyboard.