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The Galaxy Player 5.0 appears to have bluetooth HID. I was able to pair and connect with a bluetooth keyboard - got a pin number to enter on the physical keyboard and got instant pairing. The keys work, and the one I have also controls the volume and starts and stops and moves ahead videos and songs. So, the mini keyboard is like a remote control for the device as well!
Can You post a link to the keyboard you bought, I was thing about getting one (mainly for ssh)
Bump, also interested to know which keyboard you used.
Most of the bluetooth keyboards that I see say they are for Iphone, Ipad, Ipod T. Is there any reason that these would not work with the SGP?
SGP 4.0 confirmed working with a PALM brand bluetooth keyboard.
Generally speaking, as long as the Bluetooth keyboard supports HID (as opposed to SPP) it should work. Function buttons may not work as advertised, and CTRL / ALT / SHIFT combinations may be slightly weird, but those issues can be addressed by changing the KEYLAYOUT file. A decent write up is here:
*sigh* I can't post links because I'm new. . . Bear with me here.
h-t-t-p-://blog.mymediasystem.net/uncategorized/igo_stowaway_for_android/
teh.sean said:
SGP 4.0 confirmed working with a PALM brand bluetooth keyboard.
Generally speaking, as long as the Bluetooth keyboard supports HID (as opposed to SPP) it should work. Function buttons may not work as advertised, and CTRL / ALT / SHIFT combinations may be slightly weird, but those issues can be addressed by changing the KEYLAYOUT file. A decent write up is here:
*sigh* I can't post links because I'm new. . . Bear with me here.
h-t-t-p-://blog.mymediasystem.net/uncategorized/igo_stowaway_for_android/
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Based on this then the keyboards that say they work with Iphone which I have learned is HID should work with the SGP.
Can you post link to buy it and image of it? Thanks
Hey guys,
I just bought an SGP5 and after reading this post, tested my logitech BT Kybd.
It worked like a champ.
This is the kybd I used. I am also able to use the kybd with my SGS2.
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/keyboard/devices/8232
The requirements for that keyboard includes Honeycomb and up, I'm just glad it worked on Gingerbread for you.
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Cogratulations you invented the laptop.
I used to use Magic-Pro ProMini keyboard with my PC. It turns out that it works fine with galaxy player as well.
Is this a case or just a bluetooth keyboard.
Its good for tablets but not to mini tablet...
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aksoutherland said:
Hey guys,
I just bought an SGP5 and after reading this post, tested my logitech BT Kybd.
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You read this post, and bought SGP just to test if it works with ur keyboard??
Hahahahaha, not quite..but that is funny
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with our sony tablet s works only the sony keyboard or any other bluetooth keyboard?
Most Certainly
I use a Logitech bluetooth keyboard, and it works just fine... However, it doesn't take much to get interference. At my school, old wires that lay around actually disturb the signal, even though the keyboard is directly in front of my tablet.
so every bluetooth keyboard will work?
I bought one from my local Asda store in the uk. It stated that it worked on both ipad and Android. Problem is that sometimes I get repeating letters due to the bluetooth connection. I also bought a cheap bluetooth keyboard off Amazon and that worked pretty good.
D.
How do I get a Bluetooth keyboard to work? I paired via Bluetooth and it's recognized as input device put o can't type with it or choose it under language&input, only standard and Google voice typing is there.
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Just like Sirence, I can pair and connect my keyboard (cheap ebay keyboard), but can't get it to work.
Do we have to use some soft ?
(Using Android 4 not rooted)
I have been trying to get my freedom universal keyboard to connect on a few seperate occasions. In spp I can see it and get prompted to pair. In hid I do not see it to pair. What protocol are you using? Anyone happen to have success with this one or any apps or tricks that helped?
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Tablet S doesn't support Apple-like keyboard as the kernel exclude the hid-apple module
root you Tablet S to support it.
I have a aluminium apple bluetooth keyboard. When I connect it to my tablet I put in the passcode to pair it and then check the box to use it as an input device, but when I go to type anywhere it doesn't do anything and the touchscreen keyboard comes up. I have tried the tablet with a wired keyboard, which works fine.
Thats odd. Ive paired mine as you and when i press any key the internal keyboard goes off. Are you sure you have set it up as the default keyboard?
How do I do this? In language and input I can only choose standard keyboard as the default.
YOU must type the correct Numbercode and hit the Enter Button on the Keyboard. This works i hope
Hi everyone!
Dr.Dimes said:
YOU must type the correct Numbercode and hit the Enter Button on the Keyboard. This works i hope
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I have an Apple Bluetooth Keyboard and want to use it with my Xperia Tablet S 32gb,
I input the 4 digit code and it pairs, but it doesn't input anything. Strangely, it works on my Xperia S mobile phone!
I posted here about it! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908522
If you have any ideas, please can you post for me?
Ofiaich
Hey there, I do believe this comes down to incompatibilities with the version of bluetooth supported. Eg my my bluetooth mouse works on my laptop and galaxy s 2, but not my tablet s. My bluetooth key board which I know to be bluetooth 2.0 works fine on all. No idea what the mouse is, it was just a cheapo one with limited specs available. Wroks great on compatible devices though
Hi DreadPirateDan!
thanks for your reply,
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Hey there, I do believe this comes down to incompatibilities with the version of bluetooth supported. Eg my my bluetooth mouse works on my laptop and galaxy s 2, but not my tablet s. My bluetooth key board which I know to be bluetooth 2.0 works fine on all. No idea what the mouse is, it was just a cheapo one with limited specs available. Wroks great on compatible devices though
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I understand a bit about Bluetooth Human Interface Device Profile (HID) and wonder if some genius has worked out a way to get these to work together..
But guess I will have to give up! I have the case with keyboard for the Xperia Tablet S but the viewing angle is not good for me. Maybe I will find a cheap Bluetooth keyboard.
The Sony one - http://www.sony.co.uk/product/other-sony-tablet-accessories/sgp-wkb1 is a bit too pricey!
Ofiaich
The Tablet S doesn't support Apple Bluetooth keyboard is because the kernel excluded module hid-apple. You can root your tablet to support it.
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Thanks WonderEkin!
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The Tablet S doesn't support Apple Bluetooth keyboard is because the kernel excluded module hid-apple. You can root your tablet to support it.
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I not sure whether to root yet. Only experience is with my Samsung 7" tablet, and that must be 2 years ago now...
Then I am not sure how to add the correct Bluetooth profile!
Lots of reading and research to do!
Ofiaich
Hey XDA
I bought myself the K400 keyboard (for use in lectures), and it works great via OTG on the S3.
My question is, as I'm in the UK, and got the UK keyboard layout K400, I was wondering if there is a setting I'm missing, in relation to having the £ € keys on SWYPE Beta.
I seem to be able to get the £ symbol with the stock samsung keyboard, but not with Swype beta (even though my languages are all set to ENGLISH UK).
Any help would be appreciated, oh and a video of the K400 will come soon !
Video showing what I mean:
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-Chris
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bro look at the screenshots
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hey bro!
That's the English UK Swype layout (which I am using too)
It is actually wrong, by swype that is, to put the $ sign in the numbers menu, rather than the £ symbol.
I might report that to Swype as an improvement lol
TotallydubbedHD said:
hey bro!
That's the English UK Swype layout (which I am using too)
It is actually wrong, by swype that is, to put the $ sign in the numbers menu, rather than the £ symbol.
I might report that to Swype as an improvement lol
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i forgot the main screenie
i have euro pound and dollar look at my last screenie palm swype messed up and switched the keyboard back
paintball23456 said:
i forgot the main screenie
i have euro pound and dollar look at my last screenie palm swype messed up and switched the keyboard back
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I know where those symbols are lol, but that doesn't help me.
As the keyboard doesn't pick up the £ sign on swype.
My video that's uploading, you'll see what i mean
TotallydubbedHD said:
I know where those symbols are lol, but that doesn't help me.
As the keyboard doesn't pick up the £ sign on swype.
My video that's uploading, you'll see what i mean
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if it doesn't pick it up ( mine does) then it the app
I am looking to buy one of these for use with my Asus TF700 and Galaxy Note 2.
Here comes my stupid question (I'm new to android): I'm curious why you need the OTG adapter if the GS3 already has bluetooth connectivity built in. I was hoping to connect the Asus and the Note2 to my TV, then use this bluetooth keyboard while sitting on the couch. Is this possible?
Thanks for the video too
Smokenjoe said:
I am looking to buy one of these for use with my Asus TF700 and Galaxy Note 2.
Here comes my stupid question (I'm new to android): I'm curious why you need the OTG adapter if the GS3 already has bluetooth connectivity built in. I was hoping to connect the Asus and the Note2 to my TV, then use this bluetooth keyboard while sitting on the couch. Is this possible?
Thanks for the video too
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Because in this case, for me - the keyboard isn't a Bluetooth keyboard - well by that I mean, without the adaptor via OTG it won't work - be it on a laptop that has Bluetooth, or my phone.
If you have a Bluetooth speaker, keyboard or whatnot, then yes, it should work with your S3
As for your connection - I don't know if it will work or won't - google around, se what you find in relation to that, and your particular TV.
TotallydubbedHD said:
Because in this case, for me - the keyboard isn't a Bluetooth keyboard - well by that I mean, without the adaptor via OTG it won't work - be it on a laptop that has Bluetooth, or my phone.
If you have a Bluetooth speaker, keyboard or whatnot, then yes, it should work with your S3
As for your connection - I don't know if it will work or won't - google around, se what you find in relation to that, and your particular TV.
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I guess I dont quite understand (sorry!). Isnt the keyboard a bluetooth device? Why cant it simply link through the internal bluetooth adapter that's built into the phone? My whole goal is to use the MHL port to connect to the TV, then use the bluetooth keyboard to control it from the couch.
From the video, it looks like you are plugging in the bluetooth transmitter into the MHL port, why is that?
Thanks for all the help!
Smokenjoe said:
I guess I dont quite understand (sorry!). Isnt the keyboard a bluetooth device? Why cant it simply link through the internal bluetooth adapter that's built into the phone? My whole goal is to use the MHL port to connect to the TV, then use the bluetooth keyboard to control it from the couch.
From the video, it looks like you are plugging in the bluetooth transmitter into the MHL port, why is that?
Thanks for all the help!
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Mine isn't - yours might be.
They keyboard only communicates to that little device, not via bluetooth.
TotallydubbedHD said:
Mine isn't - yours might be.
They keyboard only communicates to that little device, not via bluetooth.
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Wow. That explains everything. I searched for "bluetooth keyboard" and just assumed all the results were bluetooth. So sorry I wasted your time, thanks for the help.
Smokenjoe said:
Wow. That explains everything. I searched for "bluetooth keyboard" and just assumed all the results were bluetooth. So sorry I wasted your time, thanks for the help.
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Haha no worries.
Yeah Bluetooth keyboards should work properly, although I can't attest to it.
I also have this keyboard, but with the german keyboard layout to use it with my tv (sammy es6900) and my s3, but when I plug in my keyboard over usb-otg the keyboard layout changes automatically to the standard sammy layout, wtff?
alexx910 said:
I also have this keyboard, but with the german keyboard layout to use it with my tv (sammy es6900) and my s3, but when I plug in my keyboard over usb-otg the keyboard layout changes automatically to the standard sammy layout, wtff?
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yup!
I've been getting that too now.
Belkin F3U047 10/100 Ethernet Adapter working - working (Had to boot into recovery and then reboot before it works. If I unplug Nexus Player and reboot, it stops working until I boot into recovery and reboot again)
Nyko Playpad Pro - Working in G Play games that I have from store etc.. but not so great in some emulators yet (still working on it)
diNova Mini Bluetooth keyboard - Cannot get it connected
Logitech K400 Bluetooth Keyboard - No connection also
I'll update as I try additional devices
iamtek7 said:
Logitech K400 Bluetooth Keyboard - No connection also
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Did they make a bluetooth version? I have two K400 keyboards and they are both Logitech Unifying connections; I am using one with the Nexus Player via the USB dongle and it works fine.
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Did they make a bluetooth version? I have two K400 keyboards and they are both Logitech Unifying connections; I am using one with the Nexus Player via the USB dongle and it works fine.
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xBIGREDDx - My bad. Yes, it is a wireless Unifying keyboard (NOT bluetooth). Nonetheless, mine did not work. I know the dongle is fine as it's recognized by windows, so I'll try again tonight.
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xBIGREDDx - My bad. Yes, it is a wireless Unifying keyboard (NOT bluetooth). Nonetheless, mine did not work. I know the dongle is fine as it's recognized by windows, so I'll try again tonight.
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Bummer. I have a K400 and was hoping it'd work.
sidepart said:
Bummer. I have a K400 and was hoping it'd work.
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Well I've tried two different K400s on two different Nexus Players and had 100% success rate, so don't get too worried yet.
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Well I've tried two different K400s on two different Nexus Players and had 100% success rate, so don't get too worried yet.
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Oh! I missed where you said yours had worked. That's awesome to hear. I'll give it a shot myself when mine comes in. Did you have to do anything special?
Nope. Just pulled the receiver out of my PC and connected it to the Player with an OTG adapter. Works through an OTG hub as well.
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Well I've tried two different K400s on two different Nexus Players and had 100% success rate, so don't get too worried yet.
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My dumbass.... Had wrong dongle.
Found correct one and K400 works.
Sweet! I'm going to use the K700, which came with the Logitech Revue (Google TV). We kept using and were really happy with the Revue, to honest. But it died about a week for the NP went on sale. Timing was perfect, but we balked when it first went on sale, and then it was taken off the market for a few days. I bought a Unifying adapter, and configured the K700 on my PC, and it works great. I also tested it on my Oneplus One over OTG, and it's fantastic. Love that the home and back keys work, and the touchpad.
I've tested a Rii RT-MWK02 Mini Wireless Keyboard and it seems to work fine via Bluetooth - http://www.amazon.com/Rii-RT-MWK02-Wireless-Keyboard-Pointer/dp/B00BVZZG0C
I haven't done extensive testing but it does work.
MOGA Pro controller works. Tested with Modern Combat
Microsoft Wedge Mobile Bluetooth Keyboard --- Working
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Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Bluetooth Mouse --- Working Kind of
Found that once it was connected if I activated voice search and then jumped out to the home screen while it was still connected, it would keep the mouse connected... otherwise I would just receive the same error.
xnorex said:
Microsoft Wedge Mobile Bluetooth Keyboard --- Working
Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Bluetooth Mouse --- Not Working
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keep trying that sculpt mouse it works for me
volwrath said:
keep trying that sculpt mouse it works for me
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Did you have to try multiple times?
i did actually .. twice... it is paired and working great-
volwrath said:
i did actually .. twice... it is paired and working great-
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Thanks for the help, I never actually worked the way it should. I found that once it was connected if I activated voice search and then jumped out to the home screen while it was still connected, it would keep the mouse connected... otherwise I would just receive the same error.
Working diNovo Mini keyboard
iamtek7 said:
Belkin F3U047 10/100 Ethernet Adapter working - working (Had to boot into recovery and then reboot before it works. If I unplug Nexus Player and reboot, it stops working until I boot into recovery and reboot again)
Nyko Playpad Pro - Working in G Play games that I have from store etc.. but not so great in some emulators yet (still working on it)
diNova Mini Bluetooth keyboard - Cannot get it connected
Logitech K400 Bluetooth Keyboard - No connection also
I'll update as I try additional devices
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I was able to successfully get my diNovo keyboard to pair with the Nexus Player. See my post within this forum.
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MOGA Pro controller works. Tested with Modern Combat
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Did the menu work as well?
Logitech Dinovo Edge works beautifully
paired the keyboard and it works nicely. installed xmbc through google browser using this keyboard and built in mouse...
K700 Keyboard
K700 Logitech keyboard, that came with the Revue works. I got a cheap Unifying dongle for it, configured/pair them on my PC. And plugged it to a hub via OTG, and it works pretty great. Things like the volume/mute and some Function buttons don't work. But for typing and the D-pad and touchpad/mouse works great.
Installed ES Filemanager, and it can read a USB Flash Drive, and sideload apps from it.
I'm really happy with this so far.