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KeyPad - Bluetooth Keyboard

KeyPad turns a Mac keyboard and trackpad into Bluetooth input for paired phones, tablets, TVs and other supported devices.

Our take

Try it before buying a separate keyboard for occasional device input.

Device shortcuts and keyboard, mouse and media functions let one Mac serve several nearby devices.

Keep in mind: The receiving device must support the relevant Bluetooth input; iPhone mouse control is limited and may require AssistiveTouch. It does not transmit a remote screen.

What you can do

  • Pair and select multiple Bluetooth devices
  • Type using the Mac keyboard and switch with shortcuts
  • Use supported mouse and media remote controls

Good for

  • People typing longer messages on a nearby phone or controlling a compatible TV.

Consider alternatives for

  • Users needing internet remote desktop, video switching or guaranteed support for every smart speaker.

Limitations & considerations

  • Captured minimum: macOS 11.0.
  • The receiving device must support the relevant Bluetooth input; iPhone mouse control is limited and may require AssistiveTouch. It does not transmit a remote screen.

Privacy & permissions

Pair only trusted nearby devices because typed text and pointer actions go to the selected receiver; confirm the active device before entering passwords.

Sources & review notes Updated Nov 15, 2026

Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.

  1. US App Store developer description

    Complete description, release notes, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.

  2. Official developer disclosure

    Official product or purchase information read from the complete cached page captured 2026-11-12; dated evidence, not a live price check.

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