Air Keyboard for iPad

Air Keyboard for iPad

Mouse and custom keyboard

20 ratings
112 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 21 Jan 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 7, 2011
  • September 29, 2020

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About

Transform your iPad into a wireless keyboard and touchpad for your computer. Customize layouts, create key sequences, and control presentations, games, or media from a distance. Offers multi-touch support for enhanced interaction.

Wireless keyboard and touchpad functionality
9 built-in keyboard layouts
Customizable keyboard layout designer
Key and event sequences for shortcuts
Multi-touch touchpad support
Remote control for presentations, games, and media
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What's New in Air Keyboard for iPad

3.7

September 29, 2020

• Fixes appearance issues in the dark mode • Fixes an issue with images downloading

User reviews

Very useful app

This app proved to be very useful when I had some arthritis problems in my right hand, meaning mouse use had to be stopped for a while. I found this app, tried the free version which worked well but with limited options. I then upgraded for £2.99 which is a decent price and was able to use my iPad mini 5 as a giant trackpad with two buttons - so was able to continue working.
Turned out the ideal app for my situation.
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Incredible value!

Just love everything about this utility, but it's raw. Would like to see 'undo' and 'revert' to original/loaded options added. But even more, I'd like to see 'cut 'n paste' of items or groups of items both from within layouts and between them too.
Really helpful tool to have, just hope that it's not now 'abandonware' and that the author updates it.
Recommended!
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Check WiFi if you can’t find the Mac

I’ve had this app since mid 2021 and it works well with my iPad controlling an M1 Mac mini connected to my tv. I did have to figure out that both machines need to be connected to the same WiFi network (I have several networks from the same router), and if the power causes the Mac to restart, I have to remember to reconnect to the common network.

It hasn’t been updated for a while, and the update checker on the Mac side throws up an error message.
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Scam

Doesn't connect to computer. Says it requires up but even after following all the steps and then even trying to troubleshoot it myself after the non existent support on the app, I still couldn't get the app to connect to the computer.

You should’ve explained that it was only for computers

You should’ve explained it further. I spent money on this thinking it was not just for computers.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

15 issues

Cannot find computer on network

Bug

F1-F12 keys not functioning correctly

Bug

Insert key causes keyboard to stop responding

Bug

Click and drag not working on Windows

Bug

Scroll up/down requires repeated tapping

Bug

Caps lock behaves differently than iPad keyboard

Bug

Update checker throws error messages

Bug

Custom layout editor crashes randomly

Bug

iPad keyboard opens when editing layouts

Bug

Multitouch gestures interfere with app usage

Bug

Mouse coordinates don't match PC coordinates

Bug

Template deletion doesn't work as instructed

Bug

App stops responding every few seconds

Bug

Connection fails after Mac restart

Bug

Incompatible with Windows Vista systems

Bug

Requested Features

18 requests

Undo and revert to original options

Feature

Cut and paste items between layouts

Feature

Joystick/analog stick support for gaming

Feature

Ability to delete and rearrange templates

Feature

Drag and drop functionality

Feature

Multitouch gesture support

Feature

Colored button options beyond black/grey

Feature

Mouse scroll wheel up/down buttons

Feature

Lock modifier keys (alt, ctrl, shift)

Feature

Click and drag support for Windows

Feature

Auto-start server on computer boot

Feature

Larger keyboard layout options

Feature

Smart TV compatibility

Feature

Bluetooth connectivity option

Feature

Volume control from iPad

Feature

Macro/script execution capability

Feature

Alignment grid and snap-to-grid feature

Feature

Batch import of icon images

Feature

FAQ

What does Air Keyboard for iPad do?

Air Keyboard for iPad allows you to use your iPad as a wireless keyboard and touchpad for your computer. It enables remote control of your computer for various tasks like presentations, gaming, and media consumption.

What are the key features of Air Keyboard for iPad?

Key features include 9 built-in keyboard layouts, a fully customizable layout designer, the ability to create key and event sequences for shortcuts, and multi-touch touchpad support. You can also use it for presentations, gaming, and controlling home cinema.

How much does Air Keyboard for iPad cost?

The app is a paid application. Before purchasing, it is recommended to test the connection using the free Air Keyboard Lite app and review the FAQ section on the developer's website.

What devices is Air Keyboard for iPad compatible with?

The app is designed to work with your iPad and requires a server-side program to be installed on your computer. The server program is available for free download from www.airkeyboardapp.com.

How can I use Air Keyboard for iPad?

You can use it to control presentations, play games comfortably, remotely manage your home cinema system, or simplify the use of complex programs by creating custom layouts and shortcut sequences.