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muranternet · 08-04-2011, 01:54 AM

There are two protocols for BT keyboards; one is a standard HID device and the other is serial port emulation (I forget what it's called for now). Might be that the keyboard isn't compatible. I have paired a Zagg keyboard meant for an iPad no problems.

Also make sure the PE is set to discoverable or it won't work, and you need to key a passcode into the keyboard as well unlike other BT devices.

I just use USB though. I get dropped keys on Bluetooth when I type quickly, and Bluetooth is a power hog.

08-04-2011, 01:54 AM	#2
muranternet Connoisseur Posts: 75 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Kindle 3/Sony PRS-300/Nook Color running CM7/P eDGe	There are two protocols for BT keyboards; one is a standard HID device and the other is serial port emulation (I forget what it's called for now). Might be that the keyboard isn't compatible. I have paired a Zagg keyboard meant for an iPad no problems. Also make sure the PE is set to discoverable or it won't work, and you need to key a passcode into the keyboard as well unlike other BT devices. I just use USB though. I get dropped keys on Bluetooth when I type quickly, and Bluetooth is a power hog. Last edited by muranternet; 08-04-2011 at 02:46 AM.