Wireless keyboard doesn't enter discovery mode

Wireless keyboard turns on but does not enter discovery mode (yes, I have brand-new alkaline batteries).  Mini iPad connects but does not pair with keyboard.  After a few moments, even the connection is lost and then the keyboard does not appear in the bluetooth devices list.
The keyboard never displays the "blinking light" which is supposed to come on when it is in discovery mode.
Did power-off, power-on of both the keyboard and the mini with no luck.
Have tried three sets of good batteries with no luck (keyboard "caps lock" key lights up so I know the keyboard is getting power).
It paired successfully several months ago (I don't use the keyboard very often but I need it when I need it).
Any suggestions?

I solved the problem mysef.  The failure to enter the recovery mode is usually due to:
1) bad batteries or batteries installed incorrectly (not my issue);
2) the little green light has failed (not my issue);
3) the keyboard has been previously paired with another device and that device is powered on and within range (my issue); or
4) the keyboard is shot (not my issue).
It turns out that about nine months ago I paired the keyboard with an Apple TV which is in my basement and I totally forgot about.  I shut down the BT function on the Apple TV and bingo, the keyboard paired and connected.  The problem is now solved.

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