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ipad 2020 and external keyboard

Levina

Levina

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May 29, 2011
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Hello,

I bought the iPad 2020 and am loving it. I use it mostly as an iPad but every now and then I need to type larger bodies of text and the on-board keyboard is problematic, to say the least. The cheapest solution would be to connect the wired keyboard from my old Mac Pro to the iPad. So I bought the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, reading that it would do the trick. It doesn't. I get the message that the device requires too much power.

So will it work with a powered USB hub? Or do I need the Lightning to USB-3 camera adapter? And if so, will that be enough or do I still need an external power source?

Thanks for any help!
 
It will work with the adapter that also has the power input port. Same with a powered hub compatible with the iPad.

Edit: Should note that I don't know of any true hubs that would be compatible.
 
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Some accessories (like your keyboard) are using too much energy, so yeah, you need the Lightning to USB-3 camera adapter and there you connect your charger.

This is just because of the Lightning connector.
 
I’d take advantage of the Smart Connector and obtain an Apple Smart Keyboard. They work well and need no external power or battery charging. It really turns the iPad into a laptop replacement. If price is a concern secondhand ones are readily available.

Otherwise I would guess the USB 3 Adapter connected to power will work with your wired keyboard.
 
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