The all-new Magic Keyboard is an amazing companion for iPad Pro. It features the best typing experience ever on iPad, a trackpad that opens up new ways to work with iPadOS, a USB-C port for charging, backlit keys, and front and back protection. Overview The Magic Keyboard is an amazing companion for iPad Pro and iPad Air. It features an incredible typing experience, a trackpad that opens up new ways to work with iPadOS, a USB‑C port for. The only issue I have is that with this case (with or without the Magic Keyboard) the volume controls area bit hard to use because they're sort of hidden behind the Apple Pencil holder and the Pencil removal could be easier (see photos). Top 10 deals of the day. Apple Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd gen) and iPad Air (4th gen) for $199 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $289).; Assassin's Creed Valhalla (PS5, PS4, Xbox) for.

1. Apple Magic Keyboard Ipad Review
2. Apple Magic Keyboard Compatibility
3. Apple Magic Keyboard 12.9
4. Apple Education Magic Keyboard
5. Apple Education Magic Keyboard Shortcuts
6. Apple Education Magic Keyboard Ipad

Today's Dealmaster includes a notable discount on Apple's Magic Keyboard accessory for iPads, with the model designed for the iPad Air and 11-inch iPad Pro down to $199. That's $90 off the device's usual street price and the steepest discount we've tracked to date. We were impressed with the Magic Keyboard because of its build quality and typing experience—it's just obscenely expensive for a keyboard accessory, but this deal softens the blow somewhat.Elsewhere, our deal roundup includes the lowest price we've seen on Assassin's Creed Valhalla, a massive action-RPG we enjoyed last year; a nice discount on Eufy's Indoor Cam 2K, an indoor security camera we recommended in our 2020 holiday gift guide; the latest iPad Air and Apple Watch; recommended gaming headsets and keyboards; and more. You can check out the full rundown below.

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Top 10 deals of the day

• Apple Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd gen) and iPad Air (4th gen) for $199 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $289).
• Assassin's Creed Valhalla(PS5, PS4, Xbox) for $34.99 at Amazon and GameStop (free next-gen upgrade—normally $55).
• Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard—Razer Linear Optical switches for $89.99 at Amazon (normally $125).
• SteelSeries Arctis 7X wireless gaming headset for Xbox, PC, Android, Switch for $131.99 at SteelSeries (use code: FORM—normally $150).
• Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse Bluetooth mouse for $23.98 at Amazon (normally $32).
• Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $67.99 at Newegg (use code: MKTCHTV9LCXW—normally $80).
• 10.9-inch Apple iPad Air (64GB) tablet for $559 at Amazon (normally $599).
• Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm) smartwatch for $339 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $370).
• Eufy Indoor Cam 2K indoor security camera for $33.99 at Amazon (normally $40).
• Prime only: Aukey Omnia Mini PA-B1 20W USB-C PD wall charger for $10.12 at Amazon (normally $15).

Video game deals

• Assassin's Creed Valhalla(PS5, PS4, Xbox) for $34.99 at Amazon and GameStop (free next-gen upgrade—normally $55).
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of theWild (Switch) for $39.99 at Walmart (normally $48).
• Super Mario Odyssey(Switch) for $39.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $48).
• Super Mario Maker 2(Switch) for $39.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $50).
• Super Mario Party(Switch) for $39.99 at Walmart and Best Buy (normally $48).
• Mario Tennis Aces(Switch) for $37.89 at Amazon (normally $45).
• Paper Mario: The Origami King (Switch) for $44.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $60).
• Luigi's Mansion 3 (Switch) for $44.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $52).
• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening(Switch) for $44.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $55).
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity(Switch) for $49.94 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $60).

• Resident Evil 2(Xbox, digital) for $15.99 at Microsoft (normally $23).
• Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate Edition(PS5, Xbox) for $39.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $55).
• Cyberpunk 2077(PC) for $39.99 at Amazon (includes GOG code in the box—normally $55).
• Final Fantasy VII Remake(PS4) for $30 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $40).
• The Last of Us Part II (PS4) for $29.99 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $38).
• Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda(Switch) for $29.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $40).
• Puyo Puyo Tetris 2: Launch Edition(Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox) for $29.99 at Amazon (normally $40).
• Mafia: Definitive Edition (PS4, Xbox) for $29.48 at Amazon (normally $40).

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Gaming deals

• Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard—Razer Linear Optical switches for $89.99 at Amazon (normally $125).
• SteelSeries Arctis 7X wireless gaming headset for Xbox, PC, Android, Switch for $131.99 at SteelSeries (use code: FORM—normally $150).
• New users only: Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 3-month membership for $1 at Microsoft (auto-renews by default—normally $31).
• Hori D-Pad Controller (L, Black and Gold) for Nintendo Switch for $19.99 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $25).
• Hori Split Pad Pro (Black) handheld controller for Nintendo Switch for $40 at Amazon (normally $50).
• Sony DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment for DualShock 4 controller for $19.96 at Amazon (not compatible with PS5 games—normally $30).

Electronics deals

• Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse Bluetooth mouse for $23.98 at Amazon (normally $32).
• Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $67.99 at Newegg (use code: MKTCHTV9LCXW—normally $80).
• Roku Premiere 4K HDR media streamer for $29 at Amazon (normally $35).
• 10.9-inch Apple iPad Air (64GB) tablet for $559 at Amazon (normally $599).
• Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm) smartwatch for $339 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $370).
• Beats Solo Pro Bluetooth noise-cancelling on-ear headphones for $149.99 at Woot (normally $260).
• Jaybird Tarah Bluetooth sports earphones for $29.99 at Amazon (normally $60).
• Sonos Beam (refurbished) smart soundbar for $319.20 at Sonos (normally $399).
• Microsoft Surface Laptop Go laptop—Intel Core i5-1035G1, 12.4-inch 1536x1024, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD for $649.99 at Amazon (normally $700).
• Acer Chromebook Spin 713 2-in-1 laptop—Intel Core i5-10210U, 13.5-inch 2256x1504, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD for $529 at Best Buy (normally $629).
• WD Black SN850 (500GB) M.2 NVMe internal SSD for $119.99 at Amazon (normally $150).

Smart home device deals

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• Eufy Indoor Cam 2K indoor security camera for $33.99 at Amazon (normally $40).
• Eufy Indoor Cam 2K Pan & Tilt indoor security camera for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $50).
• Eufy Smart Scale P1 wireless digital scale for $25.49 at Amazon (normally $43).
• Eufy Video Doorbell 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell for $117.29 at Amazon (normally $150).
• Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display for $44.99 at Amazon (normally $60).
• Amazon Echo Show 8 smart display for $79.99 at Amazon (normally $95).
• iRobot Roomba 675 robot vacuum for $199.99at Amazon (normally $235).
• iRobot Roomba e5 robot vacuum for $249.99 at Amazon (normally $270).
• Roborock S4 Max robot vacuum for $359.99 at Amazon (clip $70 coupon—normally $430).

Accessories and miscellaneous deals

• Apple Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd gen) and iPad Air (4th gen) for $199 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $289).
• Prime only: Aukey Omnia Mini PA-B1 20W USB-C PD wall charger for $10.12 at Amazon (normally $15).
• Prime only: Aukey PA-B3 USB-C wall charger—65W total, 65W USB-C PD, USB-A, GaN for $24.99 at Amazon (clip $5 coupon—normally $38).
• RavPower RP-PC112 61W USB-C PD wall charger for $19.99 at RavPower (use code: 112GAN—normally $28).
• Anker PowerLine II (3ft) USB-C to Lightning cable for $9.38 at Amazon (normally $13).
• Samsung EVO Select (128GB) microSDXC card—UHS-I, U3 for $17.99 at Amazon and Samsung (normally $20).
• Samsung EVO Select (512GB) microSDXC card—UHS-I, U3 for $64.99 at Amazon and Samsung (normally $75).
• Watchmen (Blu-ray + digital) for $13.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $23).

Your device isn't recognized by your Mac

Follow these steps if your mouse, keyboard, or trackpad isn't recognized by your Mac.

Make sure that your wireless mouse, keyboard, or trackpad is turned on

The Magic Mouse and Magic Mouse 2 have a slide switch on the bottom of the device. Slide the switch to turn on the device. On the Magic Mouse, the green LED briefly lights up. On the Magic Mouse 2, green coloring is visible beneath the switch.

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The Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, and Magic Trackpad 2 have a slide switch on the back edge of the device. Slide the switch to turn on the device (green coloring becomes visible). Earlier Apple Wireless Keyboard models have a power button on the right side of the device. Press the button and you see a green LED on the top of the device, near the button.

When you turn these devices on, they appear as connected in Bluetooth preferences and in the Bluetooth menu in your menu bar. If a device doesn't appear there, make sure it's charged or replace it batteries, and make sure it's been paired with your Mac.

Make sure that your device has been set up to work with your Mac

Learn how to pair your Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, Magic Trackpad 2 and earlier models of Apple wireless devices with your Mac.

Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on

Use your Mac notebook's built-in trackpad or a USB mouse to choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.

Refer to the table below for more information on determining the Bluetooth status. If the Bluetooth icon doesn't appear, or if the menu bar status continues to indicate that Bluetooth is off, restart your computer and then try to turn Bluetooth on again.

Bluetooth menu icon	Bluetooth status
Bluetooth is on, but no wireless devices are connected to the Mac. See the Make sure that your wireless mouse, keyboard, or trackpad is turned on section of this article.
Bluetooth is on and at least one wireless device is connected.
When this icon flashes, at least one wireless device has a low battery. Click the Bluetooth icon to identify the affected device, then recharge the device or replace its batteries.
Bluetooth is off. Click the Bluetooth icon using a USB mouse or built-in trackpad and select Turn Bluetooth On.
Bluetooth is offline or unavailable. Restart your Mac. If the Bluetooth status doesn’t change, disconnect all USB devices and restart your Mac again.

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Make sure that your devices are charged

Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, and Magic Trackpad 2 have built-in rechargeable batteries. You can charge these devices by connecting them to a Mac or a USB power adapter using a Lightning to USB Cable. For the fastest battery charging performance, be sure your device is switched on when connected to the Lightning to USB Cable.

To check the battery level of these devices, click the Bluetooth icon in your Mac's menu bar, then select your device by name. If the battery level of any device is low, recharge the device. If the device isn’t showing, make sure the device is turned using the steps outlined above.

Turn the device off and on

If your Apple wireless mouse, keyboard, or trackpad isn't recognized by your Mac after following the tips above, try turning the wireless device off, waiting a few seconds, and then turning it back on.

Your mouse or keyboard intermittently stops responding

• Click the mouse or trackpad or press a key on the keyboard to reconnect the device to the computer. It might take a moment for the device to respond.
• Check for wireless interference.

Your mouse doesn't scroll up or down or side to side

If you can't use your mouse to scroll through a web page or document, make sure that you're using the correct Multi-Touch gestures and have set up your scrolling speed preferences correctly.

Your mouse or trackpad doesn't track as expected

Apple Wireless Mouse, Magic Mouse, and Magic Mouse 2 can be used on most smooth surfaces. If tracking issues occur, try these options:

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• Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Mouse. Set the ”Tracking speed” slider to adjust how fast the pointer moves as you move the mouse.
• Try using a different surface to see if tracking improves.
• Turn the mouse over and inspect the sensor window. Use compressed air to gently clean the sensor window if dust or debris is present.
• If multiple Bluetooth wireless devices are in use nearby, try turning them off one at a time to see if the issue improves.

Learn more what to do if your trackpad isn't tracking correctly.

Your keyboard has one or more keys that don't respond

Use the Keyboard Viewer to test whether the keyboard keys are responding correctly when they are pressed.

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Keyboard.
2. Click the Input Sources tab.
3. Make sure that the keyboard language that you use is listed on the left side. If it's not, click the add button (+) and choose from the languages that appear.
4. Select the ”Show Input menu in menu bar” checkbox.
5. Click the Keyboard tab, then select ”Show keyboard and emoji viewers in menu bar” checkbox, if present.
6. From the Input menu in the menu bar, choose Show Keyboard Viewer. The Keyboard Viewer showing the keyboard layout appears on your display.
7. Type the key on the keyboard that doesn’t respond and see if the corresponding key highlights on the Keyboard Viewer. If it does, that key is functioning correctly.

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If you enable the Mouse Keys feature, many keys might not respond as you expect. To turn off Mouse keys, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Accessibility. Choose Mouse & Trackpad from the list on the left side, then then deselect the Enable Mouse Keys checkbox.