Bluebyte Multi-Device Keyboard, Full Size Bluetooth 4.0 LE & 2.4G Wireless for Windows PC, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone

Outstanding keyboard. The ten key pad's dedicated keys are great. Everything is solid and well made--no wiggly keys. I love the typing feel and compact size of it. Yes, it's a little noisy, but that feedback helps you from missing keystrokes and feels more like my laptop keyboard that it substitutes for when my Windows 10 laptop is connected to my desktop monitor (which is most of the time). I've used 3 different compact keyboards (with ten key pads) similar to this. I like the Bluebyte the best for several reasons. Compared to my last compact keyboard (a big brand name) it weights 1/2 as much but adds more than 5 1/2 square inches to my small desktop space. So it's easy to carry and move, yet with 4 excellent non-slip rubber pads on the bottom, it stays solidly positioned on my desk. I also got it for its Bluetooth mode which frees up a scarce USB port on my laptop--my last keyboard required a 2.4Ghz receiver there. No keyboard lag in Bluetooth mode. But if you haven't typed for a few minutes, first depress Fn, Ctrl, or Shift to wake the keyboard. Otherwise you might lose a keystroke (like any Bluetooth keyboard). Is it perfect? No. Merely operational for Windows, out of the box. But, after you download a fix and apply it, optimal. Out Of The Box: If you want to automatically use the top row F1-F12 function keys with Windows, you first have to lock the upper row of keys by pressing Fn+Esc. Then these F keys work, but the /\ key, \/ key, and the two others (below the right Shift key) are shift locked so that, for example, when you press the /\ key in a Word document it jumps many lines up, like a Pgup. Thus you can't navigate up a line at a time as you should. You can if you press Fn+Esc again, but then F1-F12 aren't all enabled--you have to press Fn+F1 for F1 to work, for example. It's operational, but not optimal for a Windows PC. To fix the above problem, go to the bluepioneer website. Send an email to the Email address at the bottom of the opening web page and describe the Bluebyte keyboard problem outlined above. Bluepioneer tech support is Very responsive. They've always answered me in 1 business day (or less). Their English is not perfect, but it's a lot better than my Chinese. And they know their stuff. They'll email you pdf instructions for and a zip file of the fix. Download The Fix: From the email attachments, download the pdf instructions for the fix and open that to read/print. Then download the zip file fix but do Not unzip it. To install the fix you must a) have this zip file Only on an Android device with Bluetooth; and b) from Google Play, download a program the instructions tells you to use; and c) follow the instructions to use that program (the program reads the zip file and updates the keyboard over Bluetooth). d) Important--after the update, the keyboard's rightmost top light blinks blue. This means you need to re-pair the keyboard's Bluetooth to the Windows PC (since you just reset the keyboard with the fix). This Fix may sound like a lot but it isn't. The instructions are good, with lots of screenshots on how to use the Android program. There are a few unclear spots I goofed up on during my first try. But the program is very forgiving and won't let you damage the keyboard. If you aren't sure just close the program & try it again. Remember to depress Fn+Esc any time you turn the keyboard on, put in new batteries, or have paired it to Bluetooth again. The lower left key labeled alt_option is the Windows key; Alt_Cmd is the Alt key. Would it be better if these guys already had this fix on a production keyboard optimized for use on a Windows PC? Yes (maybe they do, but inventory hasn't hit yet?). But these guys cared enough about their customers to make a fix quickly and supply it, as another poster here mentioned. Few companies respond with customer service like that.

It's really annoying how hard it is to find a full sized bluetooth keyboard anywhere that's not commanding an absurd price. Pros: -Multiple connection options. I hadn't any issue with Windows 10 finding this bluetooth keyboard and pairing with it. Which for those who know windows 10, knows how annoying and frustrating of a task it can be. The 2.5 receiver works just as well too. Just tested it. Can usually easily switch between Android, 2.5 receiver, BT Windows without too much of a hitch. There was a slight hiccup when going from Android to my computer via BT and BT 2 Though second attempt seemed to remove that hickup. There is a 5 second-ish lag when switching, not terrible, but it does switch. -The keys are slightly concave which I like a lot. -It passed my typing test that I put all of my keyboards through "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.", it's a nice and easy test that let's me see if the keyboard is well built and if the keys are easy to find. This was, especially the sometimes tricky to find "backspace". This one is nice and longer than the lettered keys which assures you'll press it. Really every key on here is how I like it. I like that the bar/backslash key is all the way to the right before the number pad and sits above the enter key. Like that the enter key is in a bar format instead of the "L"/ "7' format taking up two rows. I like that the arrow keys are all the same size, hate when they make the right and left arrows bigger than the stacked up and down arrows. Also like how the "Fn" Key is the second to the left on the bottom. Some people put it as the first key which really messes up those who touch type like I do. The "Ctrl" button is the bottom most left key like it should be. -The media keys work and are properly tied on Windows and my android tablet (Note Pro 12.2). -This is a random thing, but this device is actually showing up as a BT4.0LE device which is impressive since BT4.0 keyboards in a full size like this are usually super expensive, and super hard to find. -I also like that this keyboard shows that my "number lock" is active, my K310 from Logitech only occasionally tells me that. I usually have it on since i use my number pad a lot, and when you wake up windows, my laptop tends to turn off numlock even from sleep mode, but sometimes keeps it on, so it's nice to see at a glance if it's activated or not. Especially now that Windows 10 allows pin-login and the num pad does work to type in your pin bypassing the activity state of the numpad. I know that was super confusing to read, sorry. it's hard to explain. The short, is the activity state of my num lock is a mystery, but this keyboard helps solve it. Also, Num Lock works on Android, I've seen other keyboards say that Android doesn't support "Num Lock". This one does. -Tested the claims of 10 minute wake time,they're accurate. Impressive, usually these keyboards are known for their aggressively short wake times.Also tested to see how it does when you don't type for a long period of time but within its wake window, On Windows at 9:54 mark it worked without a hitch. It seems to work just fine on Android too. I was afraid the tablet's power save feature would cause it to time out. It did not. Cons: -The force you need to hit the keys are kind of hard. I've noticed while typing this review and doing my "quick brown fox" test, that if I didn't "strike" the keys it wouldn't register. Normally I'm a heavy handed typer so not a terrible problem. -I included a video with just the audio recorded so you could hear how loud and clacky the keys are. -I NEVER like when companies feel the need to silkscreen their logo on their products in an obtrusive location, like on the space bar. You already sold me the product. I don't need to be reminded of whom makes the keyboard. Keep that stuff out of hte way in a corner or on the back of the device. -Minor niggle, the "c" on the left "Alt/Cmd" key is missing, like it never was printed onto it, found it amusing. -The plastic does feel cheap, but I'm not going to be putting it through any real test to verify that claim. When you look at the back of the device you can see the support lattice, they're the little squares you'll see in the photos I include. Though, I can't easily feel them through the case. -When I pulled it out of its box for the first time, there was a weird dusting of something on it, which was a bit off putting. Not exactly sure what it was. I took a clorox wipe to the whole thing. -I noticed at about 2-3000 words in, the keys are starting to introduce a random squeak here and there. Things to keep in mind: -When in bluetooth mode, the keyboard will fall asleep and the first key you press you may have to press twice, since the initial press is to re-wake the keyboard, and the second press will actually be registered. That is with EVERY BT keyboard, not just this one. That's why when you think the keyboard is asleep, hit the "Fn" key, "Shift", or "Ctrl" key since those require another key to give them a function. So they're usually the safest keys to press to re-wake your device. -The F1-F12 keys are considered secondary keys, meaning you have to press "FN"+ the function key to activate them (example: "FN"+"F1"), and there doesn't seem to be a way to switch them. Sometimes with keyboards like these companies offer a special function tied to phone/computer manufacturers. This doesn't have that toggle. What that does is when you press windows, it changes the function keys into the primary keys and then the special functions like changing volume, playing and pausing media, etc is the secondary function. Then on Android it reverses that. -"FN"+"del" acts as "Print Screen" or "PrtSc" in Windows, but as the screenshot function in Android. A very nice short cut to have in Android over the home+power button or vol_up+power. "Windows key"+"FN"+"del" does allow you to activate the windows shortcut screenshot feature, where "Print Screen" Forces you to open up a program and press "ctrl"+"v" to see the screenshot. I've included the instruction manual for this in the photo gallery since I've noticed that gets brought up in other reviews of bluetooth and other devices of this more ambiguous nature. Also is the easiest thing to lose. It will be interesting to see how well this battery lasts since it is using BT 4.0LE protocol. I like it, and would recommend it. Just remember it's not the highest quality keyboard, keep expectations reasonable. If you want an inexpensive multi-connectivity optioned full keyboard, then this one's going to be really hard to beat. I'll probably buy more of these so I can keep one in my bedroom and one in my main living area and one for traveling. Yeah, that's about $75 worth of keyboards, but ironically is the price that most full sized BT 4.0LE keyboards are asking for. Just look at MS surface studio's keyboard, and it too uses disposable batteries, and they want $70-$80 for it.

I had the same issue of the Function keys being stuck in shortcut mode and I knew there was a way to disable that, but in my old age couldn't remember it. Then I followed and previous comment on" hit the FN + Esc key" and the F keys will function as on normal PC. Duh, turn the lock off! Instruction booklet could have been a bit better on explaining these type of things. So for that reason I give it 4.5 stars.

It makes the function keys, F1 to F12, only activated when you hit Fn and Escape together. When that lock is enabled, you can use F keys but then your arrow keys are Home, End, pg up and pg down. So if you like using arrow keys and F keys, you have to keep hitting an awkward combo of keys to lock and unlock function keys. It's the opposite of every keyboard I've ever seen. When you are unlocked those F keys are bluetooth settings, brightness settings, media and volume buttons (you know, the ones that usually you have to hit Fn on normal keyboards to access because you do that less often). I'd look for an alternative if you can for the price.

Its surprisingly hard to find a full size wireless keyboard these days and was pleased to find this one at a reasonable price. The keyboard itself is easy to use, no issues typing and was fairly easy to install. However, the bluetooth part didn't work so only 1 out of every 5 key strikes registered. This was consistent across different locations, distances, angles etc. The dongle works fine though.

Great for the price

This is an american layout, so if you're accustomed to the UK layout you'll be pretty confused at first. But there are other annoying things about it : -No "print screen" or "insert" keys, you have to use a weird combination of Fn and Ctrl to take a screencap -The "windows" key is right next to the spacebar where there would usually be an Alt key -The windows key and right Ctrl keys also double as Alt keys so there is FOUR alt keys on the keyboard??? -The batteries dont last very long -It disconnects often so you have to reach behind your PC and unplug the receiver then put it back in It's just a super weird keyboard... takes some getting used to

Overall the keyboard works well, ONE MAJOR LETDOWN IS the @ key is above the 2 not in the usual place above the ' but you wont find it where its printed the @ is actually above the ' and same for the " which is above the 2. really poor printing / manufacture but ill manage I just keep having to remind myself where they are. not sure if the other keys are mis-printed but I guess ill find out soon. disappointed with this error.

Nice keyboard but I have found that the batteries (New rechargeable AAA) barely last a day. I've had many Bluetooth keyboards and this is the first one that requires batteries. I much prefer the internal battery which you can charge via USB cable.