Keyboards for Samsung Smart TVs: Features, Tips for Choosing and Using

Today even people who are far from the world of technological progress have to learn about which wireless keyboard is suitable for Samsung Smart TVs, how to connect and use it. Indeed, this useful accessory allows you to significantly expand the functionality of "smart" TV, turning it into a convenient device for Internet surfing, communication and information retrieval.

Best Wireless Keyboard for TV Samsung Smart TV - the one produced by the manufacturer of television equipment itself. The brand offers for sale the G-KBD 1000 keyboard with touchpad and full range of buttons. In addition, the technique also supports other wireless models of accessories with a connection via Bluetooth or via a USB adapter.

It should be noted that you can connect the keyboard only to those TV models that were produced after 2013. When choosing a keyboard, it is better to first check its compatibility with the device. In most cases, problems arise with unnamed Chinese goods.

You can choose universal models with Bluetooth for tablets - they are also quite compatible with TVs, but specialized accessories additionally have a block with a touchpad that replaces a mouse. And also on sale there are universal remotes with a built-in QWERTY-block on the back - this option can be considered as a compromise between buying a separate keyboard and remote control.

Besides, almost any wired keyboard can be connected to the Smart TV via the USB port, it will work too. However, the functionality and ease of control of such an accessory will be severely limited.

In the case of Smart TV, a more useful and functional accessory in addition to the standard set of equipment seems to be a mouse that allows you to direct the cursor. The functions of the keyboard are not so obvious, but their relevance is not in doubt, if we consider the capabilities of such a device in more detail. With its help, you can do a lot of useful things on your Smart TV.

• Enter text. This option makes it much easier to find the files you need in the library of movies, TV series, on video hosting. If you need to chat on social media or use other apps that support this feature, the convenience of a wireless keyboard is definitely unbeatable.
• Perform mouse functions. Even in the absence of a touchpad, certain key combinations can handle this quite easily. However, a touch-sensitive unit is found in almost every portable keyboard today. Controlling applications and functions on the screen with the cursor is much faster and more convenient than with the remote control.
• Get quick access to media content, pause, rewind, start the next track or video. On the keyboard, these buttons are conveniently located, and wireless access makes it easy to perform actions from your seat, even when the remote control is far away.
• Open work files on the screen, make edits, remotely work with documents, tables, presentations.

Manufacturers are constantly adding new features and functions to wireless TV keyboards.For example, today there are models with a gyroscope that work on the principle of a joystick and replace the mouse. It is not surprising that Samsung Smart TV owners think about purchasing such an accessory quite often.

Among the manufacturers that produce special keyboards for Smart TVs or their analogues for any “smart” devices, we can mention Samsung. The keyboard from the Korean brand is best suited for its branded Smart TV, there are no problems with compatibility. Model VG-KBD 1000 supports mouse functions, performs typing, easily replaces the standard control panel. The model supports Bluetooth, has hot buttons, and is powered by two AA batteries.

• Logitech - Samsung's main competitor in the struggle for user attention in the wireless keyboard market. The Chinese manufacturer is distinguished by a loyal pricing policy, pays great attention to the availability and versatility of its products.

• Rii Is a Chinese brand supplying compact QWERTY keyboards that are compatible with various operating systems. The devices are compact, the Rii mini K12 + has a touchpad, Russian layout. When used, a removal radius of up to 10 m is supported.

• Rapoo - an equally respected company that creates keyboards with a wireless communication module, a touchpad and other useful components. The K2600 Touchpad has a comfortable layout, durability, and easy customization. The device has a reasonable price and a good set of keys.

To connect the keyboard to a Samsung Smart TV, it is worthwhile to study in detail the functionality of the TV itself and the accessory. If we are talking about a wired device, simply insert its cable with a plug into the USB port, and then configure the settings for its operation in the “Language and input” menu. If there is no additional device in the list, we can talk about the incompatibility of the TV with keyboards of this type.

With a Bluetooth module in the TV and keyboard, everything is as simple as possible.

• The keyboard turns on power (you may need to recharge it or insert batteries first). It is installed so that the indicators are directed towards the TV. The TV must be turned on.
• On the control panel, you need to hold down and hold for 2 seconds any button, except for Ctrl, Alt, Menu. The Bluetooth and battery status indicator on the case will blink while searching for compatible devices.
• Wait about 5 minutes until the pairing process is complete. This will be indicated by two simultaneous blinking of indicators on the keyboard. After that, they will not beep.
• If both lights are on, an error has occurred. You need to turn off and turn on the device again. Retry pairing.
• Once the keyboard is connected, it can be configured through the TV menu. In the item "System" you need to find "Additional devices", select the name of the device and change the parameters.

If you have a connector, you just need to insert it into the USB-connector of the TV, and turn on the keyboard. As soon as the message about the detected external device appears on the screen, you can start using it.

It happens, that a previously working keyboard suddenly "disappeared" from the list and does not connect... The reasons for such a malfunction can be both in the software and in the hardware of the device. The first step is to check the health of the USB port - connect a flash drive or a wired keyboard to it. If we are talking about a Bluetooth connection, the reason may be that the wireless module is turned off, the battery in the device itself is discharged.

In the next video, you will find a quick overview of the Rapoo K2600 keyboard.