Pairing wireless Apple keyboard.

Am I to understand that I need a wireless keyboard each for my MacBook Pro and my iPad?  Should I also spring for an Apple mouse or can I keep on using the MS wireless mouse on my MacBook?

You could use one bluetooth keyboard for each device. But you will have to be carefull to connect it to the device you wish to type on and dis-connect the device you do not want to type on to prevent interference. It can work, but it is best to have a separate keyboard paired to each device.
No need to worry about the Apple mouse or any mouse, the iPad does not support pointing devices, only a finger.

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    You may just want to save yourself any possible issues
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    using the Bluetooth devices. 

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3048
    Best,
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  • Wireless apple keyboard does not connect to new Mac Pro Late 2013

    I just got my new Mac Pro 2013 and I can not connect it to my wireless apple keyboard. I am not able to set up and run the system. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance!

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    a s d f g keys not working on a wireless Apple keyboard for Imac.
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    Make a Service appointment for the keyboard at your local AASP.
    Apple - Find Locations
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    My husband and I trying to connect the wireless Apple keyboard to our Apple tv so we can get rid of the pesky and cumbersome Apple tv clicker. However, when we do so, our connection slows to a crawl and we cannot access sites like Netflix et al. We disconnected Bluetooth from our Mac Book Pro as we noticed that the keyboard serves only one master. This did not fix the problem. We are at our wits' end. Your help would be immensely appreciated.
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    However, when we do so, our connection slows to a crawl and we cannot access sites like Netflix et al.
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  • Apple TV + wireless Apple Keyboard?

    Will an update for the Apple TV be offered that allows me to use my wireless apple keyboard?

    While I would have liked the keyboard when entering the wireless passphrase, unless Apple starts putting more apps that need a keyboard (i.e.: Twitter) the probablility of keyboard support seems pretty low. 
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  • 2 batteries stuck in my wireless apple keyboard...any ideas?

    2 batteries stuck in my wireless apple keyboard....any ideas?

    One of them must have leaked and/or swollen in there — not a good situation. I'm afraid there is no way of getting them out that you haven't probably thought of already, and if there has been any leakage, there won't be any good way to clean it up even if you get the batteries out.
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    How do I switch languages with wireless APPLE keyboard?

    How did you do it? I need to know too! Please let me know.

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    Bluetooth Wireless Apple Keyboard comes with Energizer batteries? Can't seem to register my new keyboard too.
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    Hello Mik:
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  • HT4112 how do i pair bluetooth apple keyboard and iphone5?

    I am trying to pair my wireless bluetooth apple keyboard with my iPhone 5. It recognizes the keyboard but will not pair with it. What am I doing wrong?
    Thanks in advance!

    1)   Turn on bluetooth on your iPhone (under settings)
    2)   Make sure your bluetooth on your computer is not on (this is esp. applicable if it's a mac of any sort).
    3)   Turn on power on the apple wireless keyboard
    4)  The keyboard should show up on the bluetooth list of paired devices on the iPhone's bluetooth menu.    It'll say it's not paired.
    5)  Touch this line in order to begin the pairing process.   The iPhone will give you a 4 digit code to type into the wireless keyboard.
    6)   Once you type in the code, the iPhone will tell you if it is paired successfully, and then you'll be good to go.
    There's some youtube videos as well.     I referred to this one originally:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJeoJ01ZfCE

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