IPad wireless keyboard help

Bluetooth on my iPad will not recognize a wireless keyboard as a device. How can I fix this. Bluetooth is on and says it's searching for devices. The keyboard is also on.

Hello judiredo,
Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities. I found an article with steps to troubleshoot your Bluetooth keyboard not pairing with your iPad:
iPad: Using Bluetooth headsets and keyboards
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4111
I would first confirm that your keyboard is on and in discoverable mode. If you are still not able to connect after making sure your keyboard is in discoverable mode, follow the steps listed under the section titled "Troubleshooting Bluetooth accessories."
Best,
Sheila M.

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