iPad Pro Someone invented a magnetic sheet to allow the older Magic Keyboard to work on the M4 iPad Pro models.

[Mity]

I saw this while doing research on keyboard cases for iPad Pros:

Someone invented a magnetic sheet to allow the old Magic Keyboard to work on the newer M4 iPad Pros. Has anyone tried this product? Does it actually work?

I'm hoping someone can make a product that does the opposite - a magnetic sheet that allows me to use the new Magic Keyboard with an M1 or M2 iPad Pro.

 

[Johnny365]

I would also like the reverse.

 

[Mity]

If the video is legit then the only thing preventing use is the deliberate changing of the magnets' position. Why not just add extra magnets so it can be used on newer iPads and older ones? This is why some people just hate Apple; it's so cheap and petty to do things like this.

 

[snipr125]

Apple sort of messed up with the new MKB and by making it exclusive to the M4 iPP. They would have sold a lot more new magic keyboards if they were compatible with the older 11”/12.9” iPads Airs/Pros.

 

[locovaca]

I googled that part number and got some hits but nothing for someone selling one. If I found one it would greatly aid in my interest in upgrading from my 2018 11”

 

[Mity]

I googled that part number and got some hits but nothing for someone selling one. If I found one it would greatly aid in my interest in upgrading from my 2018 11”

In the comments, the OP wrote that it's on Taobao but he didn't provide a link. I have never been on that website. The only Chinese sites I've used are Aliexpress and Temu.

This was also interesting: Cheapest Magic Keyboard Alternative from Taobao | Worth it? | $50 VS $300 It's for the previous gen as well but the cool thing is that it has its own battery, something Apple should do with their "magic" keyboard to justify the $300 price tag.

 

[Johnny365]

I have the Typecase 12.9" iPad Pro keyboard that has the function keys on the top and different LED color backlight. But I agree with others, if the new Magic keyboard for M4 iPad Pros was compatible with my M1, I would have definitely went with that. The standard/old Magic Keyboard doesn't fit my needs due to not having media keys on the top row.

 

[Digitalguy]

If the video is legit then the only thing preventing use is the deliberate changing of the magnets' position. Why not just add extra magnets so it can be used on newer iPads and older ones? This is why some people just hate Apple; it's so cheap and petty to do things like this.

The same could be said about the pencil pro.
Why didn't Apple do it? For 2 reasons:
1. Makes them more money
2. To make things simpler, as it would not work in reverse: the new keyboard is not suitable for the weight and size of the old iPad and the old pencil would not charge with the new iPads

 

[locovaca]

In reading the comments I got down some rabbit holes but finally found some products that supposedly worked. The Goojodoq magnetic case apparently is one that does this translation. I found it for sale on Ali Express.

Magnetic Case for iPad Pro 11 13 2024 M4 Air 6 Air 4/5 iPad Pro 12.9 Magic Keyboard Compatible Case Pencil Holder - AliExpress 7

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I bought both a 2018-2022 version and a 2024 11” version. I unfortunately do not have a 2024 11” iPad yet but I’m going to test both on my 2018 and my older Magic Keyboard. I’m guessing it’ll take a month to get here, unfortunately.