{"id":118670,"date":"2021-01-19T05:11:35","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T05:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=118670"},"modified":"2024-02-24T15:31:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T15:31:07","slug":"the-best-keyboard-for-smart-tv-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/gadgets\/the-best-keyboard-for-smart-tv-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best keyboard for Smart TV 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the age of modern television, almost all models have smart features.\u00a0<\/span>Smart TVs can connect to the Internet and are equipped with a web browser.\u00a0<\/span>Therefore, more and more people comfortably access the Internet on their blue screens.\u00a0<\/span>However, the included remote control is not always practical for surfing the net.\u00a0<\/span>Smart TV keyboard is a convenient solution to this problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, the built-in voice assistant can partially facilitate the task of communicating with a smart TV.\u00a0With its help it is convenient to carry out a wide variety of searches and control the TV in terms of switching channels, changing settings, etc.\u00a0What if there is no voice control?\u00a0Or is there no way to use an assistant?\u00a0For this reason, we offer an overview of the best keyboards for Smart TV.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to choose a keyboard for smart TV<\/span><\/h2>\n

Difference from a regular keyboard<\/span><\/h3>\n

Entering search terms using the TV remote control is not fun.\u00a0After a short time, this becomes annoying and stressful.\u00a0The Smart TV Wireless Keyboard will help fix this and make surfing much more comfortable again.\u00a0It makes it easy to type long phrases, facilitates communication on social networks.\u00a0It is very convenient to control the playback of multimedia files.<\/span><\/p>\n

Smart TV keyboard is specially designed to work with modern QLED or OLED TV models.\u00a0Usually the keyboard itself and the touchpad coexist in the same case.\u00a0Conventional devices lack the ability to control Smart TV.\u00a0Therefore, the user is forced to constantly switch between the keyboard and the remote control.\u00a0And the wireless smart TV keyboard offers a high degree of functionality and convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Smart keyboard connection<\/span><\/h3>\n

Compatibility check<\/span><\/h3>\n

First, check the compatibility of the corresponding smart TV keyboard with the TV.\u00a0Smart TV keyboards have either a USB adapter or a Bluetooth connection.\u00a0Therefore, you need to find out which connection option is supported by yours.\u00a0Not all Smart TVs are USB or Bluetooth compatible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Retrofit Bluetooth<\/span><\/h3>\n

If the TV does not have Bluetooth, the missing connection can be easily upgraded with an adapter.\u00a0This means you can start surfing the net in no time using your TV keyboard.\u00a0Basically, almost any TV can be connected to an external device.\u00a0No complicated installation or huge difficulties to use.<\/span><\/p>\n

TV keyboard selection<\/span><\/h3>\n

Logitech K600<\/span><\/h3>\n

The first recommendation is a wireless keyboard for the Logitech K600 Smart TV.\u00a0It is like the 600th Mercedes among keyboards.\u00a0Equipped with touchpad, 5-way joystick and speed dial buttons.\u00a0All this allows you to control Smart TV from the keyboard in full.\u00a0A little confused by the rather large size and the lack of backlighting of full-size keys.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The model has a USB adapter, but additionally supports a Bluetooth connection.\u00a0If your TV does not have Bluetooth technology or is not compatible with the corresponding standard, you can connect the keyboard to a smart TV and control it via a USB adapter via radio.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, you should first test the possibility of collaboration.\u00a0You can check your TV and keyboard compatibility on the Logitech website.\u00a0In principle, the keyboard can be connected to any TV model no older than 2016.\u00a0Logitech TV Keyboard is compelling in every way and lets you comfortably control your Smart TV.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Touchpad, 5-way navigator, shortcut keys<\/span>
\n\u2022 Bluetooth and USB adapter<\/span>
\n\u2022 Good compatibility (Samsung, LG, Sony and Philips)<\/span>
\n\u2022 Maximum distance 15m<\/span>
\n\u2022 Battery life up to 12 months<\/span><\/p>\n

Microsoft All-in-One<\/span><\/h3>\n

Another product worth checking out is the Microsoft All-in-One Wireless TV Keyboard.\u00a0A versatile mid-range media keyboard provides easy control with a touch-sensitive trackpad and full-size buttons.\u00a0It makes typing, scrolling and zooming easier.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Smart<\/a><\/p>\n

In addition, the keyboard has convenient function keys.\u00a0The model also has a USB adapter that allows you to connect all TVs with USB connectors.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Touch panel, customizable keys<\/span>
\n\u2022 USB adapter<\/span>
\n\u2022 Very high compatibility<\/span>
\n\u2022 Maximum radius of 10 m<\/span>
\n\u2022 Battery life up to 8 months<\/span><\/p>\n

Logitech K400 Plus<\/span><\/h3>\n

We recommend another multimedia keyboard for Smart TV – the Logitech K400 Plus Touch Wireless Keyboard.\u00a0It is equipped with a large touch panel for easy navigation.\u00a0In addition, this model has a USB adapter that guarantees high compatibility with a variety of TVs.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Smart<\/a><\/p>\n

This keyboard is also in the mid-range and suits all needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Keyboard and touchpad<\/span>
\n\u2022 USB adapter<\/span>
\n\u2022 High compatibility<\/span>
\n\u2022 Maximum radius of 10 m<\/span>
\n\u2022 Battery life up to 18 months<\/span><\/p>\n

Bluetooth PC keyboard<\/span><\/h3>\n

If your smart TV will be used as a PC display and you want to make it easier to work with, then you can simply buy a wireless PC keyboard.\u00a0They also have a Bluetooth or USB interface and can connect to Smart TVs.\u00a0Most of these keyboards also include a wireless mouse, so you can view your TV screen just like you would on a computer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rii x8 Mini Keyboard<\/span><\/h3>\n

This smart tv keyboard has many invaluable advantages.\u00a0First, its compact size and form factor, reminiscent of console joysticks.\u00a0Secondly, due to radio communication, it has excellent compatibility with a wide variety of TVs and gadgets.\u00a0The Combo TouchPad offers options for multiple fingers or one-finger click as a function of the left mouse button.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This smarttv keyboard has a pleasant backlighting that makes it easy to use at night.\u00a0It even charges via a USB connection, further enhancing ease of use.\u00a0It is a three-in-one all-in-one with a wireless mini QWERTY keyboard, combination touchpad and LED backlit keys with a USB interface adapter.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is also a scroll wheel and voice input.\u00a0You will find a great variety of options for such keyboards.\u00a0They will differ in range, type of power supply, location of buttons and touchpad, but the essence will remain the same.\u00a0This is a good compact harvester.<\/span><\/p>\n

Smart TV keyboard selection<\/span><\/h2>\n

To conclude our short review of Smart TV keyboards, here are the most important features to consider when choosing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Radius of action<\/span><\/p>\n

Living rooms vary in size, so it’s best to make sure the keyboard you’re about to buy will work anywhere in the room.\u00a0In principle, each of the models considered has a minimum recommended radius of 5 m, and some are approaching 15 m. All models are connected via radio using the standard 2.4 GHz frequency and should not experience almost any signal interruptions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keyboard size and weight<\/span><\/h3>\n

While many smart TV keyboards are compact in form factor, they may be too small for normal and large hands.\u00a0If you will be using the keyboard to navigate menus and enter search terms, then ideally you will need something that you can type on without getting lost.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of the above products are suitable for all adults, with the rare exception of keyboards that provide maximum portability.\u00a0In terms of weight, the lighter the better, especially if you intend to use the keyboard for a long time.\u00a0All keyboards listed above are lighter than standard keyboards.<\/span><\/p>\n

Compatible with a wide range of TVs and gadgets<\/span><\/h3>\n

Choose keyboards that will work with the lion’s share of modern TVs and related gadgets.\u00a0For example, with media attachments and streaming streamers.\u00a0Most suitable keyboards work through a USB receiver that can be plugged into any gadget of your choice.\u00a0There are some streaming devices that don’t work well with some multimedia keyboards.\u00a0In addition, some keyboard shortcuts can be problematic.\u00a0All this needs to be assessed, to understand your own needs and then go to the store.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the age of modern television, almost all models have smart features.\u00a0Smart TVs can connect to the Internet and are equipped with a web browser.\u00a0Therefore, more and more people comfortably access the Internet on their blue screens.\u00a0However, the included remote control is not always practical for surfing the net.\u00a0Smart TV keyboard is a convenient solution […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10404,"featured_media":118671,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[644],"tags":[784],"class_list":["post-118670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-gadgets","tag-guide"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118670","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10404"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=118670"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118670\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=118670"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=118670"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=118670"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}