KeyPad
Bluetooth Keyboard
KeyPad lets you use your Mac as a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, and media remote for other devices, so you can type and navigate without keeping separate controls nearby.
by Toolbunch LLC
What you get
Control your phone, tablet, or TV with your Mac’s keyboard.
You can write messages on your phone, enter text on a smart TV, or navigate a tablet using your Mac’s keyboard instead of a touchscreen or remote. KeyPad connects over Bluetooth and keeps connections with multiple devices, so you can use one keyboard across your desk and living room.
You also get mouse control where supported: full cursor control on an iPad and basic mouse functions on an iPhone through AssistiveTouch. If small on-screen keys are uncomfortable, you can do more of your typing on a full-size keyboard without moving the task to your Mac.
If you develop apps, you can test keyboard input on phones, tablets, and TVs using your existing Mac. You can also control devices such as a Raspberry Pi without adding another keyboard to your workspace.
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Type beyond your Mac
You can write texts and emails on your mobile devices using your Mac’s keyboard.
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Use fewer separate controls
You can control multiple paired devices without keeping a separate keyboard for each one.
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Navigate with a cursor
You get full iPad cursor control and basic iPhone mouse functions through AssistiveTouch.
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Test real-device keyboard input
You can check how your phone, tablet, and TV apps respond to keyboard input from your Mac.
Best for
- You type frequently on a phone or tablet
- You want fewer keyboards and remotes nearby
- You test keyboard support in mobile or TV apps
Skip it if
You do not need it if you only type on your Mac or already prefer dedicated keyboards and remotes for your other devices.
Screenshots
From the developer
Use your Mac keyboard to control all your devices. From smartphones and tablets to TVs and even the raspberry pi, KeyPad turns your Mac into a powerful universal Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, and media remote. A software KVM.Read the full description
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