If you want to know how to connect a trackpad to the iPad, you cannot miss this tutorial where we tell you step by step what you have to do to make it possible. In a matter of a couple of minutes you will have it ready to use. Shall we start?
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Connect trackpad to iPad
Before telling you how to connect a trackpad to the iPad, you should know that the latest update available for iPad allows you to use a trackpad . Before, you could only connect a keyboard or mouse via bluetooth. But with iPadOS 13.4 things change.
The new version of iPadOS comes packed with features . One of them is that, to connect the trackpad to the device; as in the case of the Magic Keyboard. Remember that we already told you how the Magic Keyboard works on iPad Pro . Although be careful, you have other alternatives if you prefer
But with the trackpad you can increase the possibilities and use multi-touch gestures, which are so comfortable for us. as well as other functions for zooming or shortcuts. So if you want to give it a try, let’s see how to connect a trackpad to the iPad:
Compatible Models
First of all, the supported models are:
- iPad Pro
- iPad Air 2 or higher
- iPad 5th gen or higher
- iPad Mini 4 or higher
Make sure your iPad device is compatible so that it can be used with the trackpad. If it is, continue:
Steps to connect it
Steps to follow to connect it:
- Turn on the iPad and trackpad
- Put the trackpad in pairing mode
- Grab the iPad and go to Settings> Bluetooth (turn it on) and choose the accessory’s name so you can start pairing
And now you have it! To configure the device itself, you can go to Settings> General> Trackpad and that’s it. There you can adjust it to your needs for the subject of gestures, speed, etc.
Now that you know how to connect a trackpad to the iPad, you just have to follow these steps and you have it. We hope it helps you!
