Brand | Logitech |
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Series | Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch K811 Keyboard for Mac, iPad, iPhone - Silver/Black |
Item model number | 920-004161 |
Hardware Platform | Laptop, Television, Tablet, Smartphone |
Operating System | Ios,Mac,Mac Os |
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12 x 5.7 x 1.3 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12 x 5.7 x 1.3 inches |
Color | Silver |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
Manufacturer | Logitech |
Language | English |
ASIN | B0099SMFP2 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 15, 2013 |
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Brand | Logitech |
Compatible Devices | Mac with OS X 10.6.8 or later, iPad, iPad 2, iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad mini or iPhone with iOS 4.0 or later See more |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Keyboard Description | Wireless |
Special Feature | Wireless, Bluetooth, Lighting |
Color | Silver |
Keyboard backlighting color support | RGB |
Style | Classic |
Material | Aluminum |
Included Components | USB Cable |
About this item
- Logitech Easy-Switch Bluetooth technology: Press one button to instantly toggle between typing on your Mac, iPad and iPhone. Range: Upto 30 feet (9 meters) of your devices
- Sharp, bright backlit keys: Type easily, even in the dark. Keys are always easy thanks to the auto-adjusting illumination;Sleek and ultra-thin
- Rechargeable: No battery hassles. Use the USB cable to recharge, even while you type. Hand proximity detection
- Specially designed for Mac: Compact and slim with a real aluminum finish and familiar Mac layout.
- Type more comfortably: Unique Logitech keycap design for comfortable, whisper-quiet typing. System Requirements: Mac OS X 10.6 or later (Intel only)|iPad or iPhone with iOS 4.0 or later|Internet connection (for software download)
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Ergonomic | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Battery life | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 | — |
Bluetooth connectivity | 4.2 | 4.4 | — | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
Quality of material | 3.6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.6 |
For gaming | — | 3.4 | — | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
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connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth | USB-A, RF | Bluetooth |
number of keys | 0 | 64 | 78 | 104 | 104 | 80 |
hardware interface | bluetooth | bluetooth | — | bluetooth | — | bluetooth |
compatible devices | Mac with OS X 10.6.8 or later, iPad, iPad 2, iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad mini or iPhone with iOS 4.0 or later | Laptop, PC, Tablet | Mac, iPad, PC, Laptop, Tablet | Laptop, PC | Chromebook, PC, Mac | Tablet, Smartphone, PC |
keyboard description | Wireless | Membrane | Multi Functional | Membrane | Wireless | Standalone |
operating system | Ios,Mac,Mac Os | Windows, Mac OS, Android | Mac OS | Windows, Mac OS | Chrome OS | Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS 10.15, iPadOS 13.1, iOS 11, Chrome OS, Android 7.0 Nougat, Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
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Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard for Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple TV
A beautifully designed illuminated keyboard with one touch easy-switching between all your Apple devices.
Logitech Easy-Switch Bluetooth technology allows you to instantly switch between typing an email on your Mac to taking notes on your iPad, to replying to a text on your iPhone and even controlling Apple TV. Simply press one button to toggle between your favorite Apple devices. With sharp, bright, illuminated keys, this keyboard lets you create and communicate more easily on more devices—even in the dark.
Noteworthy Features
- One touch Easy-Switch from Mac to iPad or iPhone
- Bright, easy to read keys with auto-adjusting illumination
- Compact and slim with a real aluminum finish to complement your Mac
- Familiar Mac keyboard layout
- Easy recharging with a USB cable
- Unique Logitech keycap design for quieter typing
Switch in 1 second
- One touch easy-switch Bluetooth buttons
- Type on your Mac, then toggle over to your iPad or iPhone or Apple TV with the simple press of a button
- Robust and reliable wireless connection to your Bluetooth-enabled Apple devices
Specially designed for Mac
- Industrial-grade real aluminum finish which looks good with your Mac
- Compact and slim design
- A familiar Mac layout and your favorite Mac keys—Command, Brightness, Mission Control keys and more, are right where you would expect them
Type easily—even in the dark
- Bright, sharp backlit keys which are always easy to read in any light
- Perfect for controlling Apple TV in the dark
- Illumination which automatically dims to save power when you step away from the keyboard, and then brightens when you return
Made for typing comfort
- Unique Logitech concave keycap design for comfortable, whisper-quiet typing hour after hour
- Spacious layout with full-size keys for easier typing versus a laptop keyboard or on-screen touch keyboard
Rechargeable convenience built in
- USB cable allows you to recharge, even while you work. A full charge gives you a minimum of 10 days and maximum of 1 year battery power, depending on the intensity of illumination and time spent typing
- On/off switch helps you manage your power
- Battery indicator light makes it easy to see when it’s time to recharge
Simplifies Apple TV control
- Menu, arrow, playback keys and more put control of Apple TV at your fingertips*
- Keyboard makes text entry for searches much faster and easier than using the Apple TV remote
- Pairs easily with Apple TV.
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*Volume controls do not work because the keyboard does not control the TV screen directly, it controls the Apple TV.
Compatibility
What's in the box?
- Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard for Mac, iPad, or iPhone
- USB recharge cable
- User documentation
Works with:
- Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later
- iPad or iPhone with iOS 4.0 or later
- Apple TV software 5.2 or later
- Internet connection (for software download)
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What Do You Get? A light-powered keyboard that charges itself whenever there’s light A light-powered Bluetooth keyboard for Mac, iPad or iPhone that charges itself whenever there's light A beautifully designed illuminated keyboard with one touch easy-switching between Apple devices Connection Choices 2.4 GHz Wireless Advanced Logitech 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Bluetooth Receiver Tiny Logitech Unifying receiver which stays in your notebook Dongle-less Dongle-less Easy-Switch between Apple devices, including Apple TV Keyboard Design Keyboard Size Full size with integrated number pad Compact size Compact size Mac Layout Illuminated Keys Profile Ultra-thin Ultra-thin Ultra-thin Materials construction PVC free PVC free Real aluminum Battery Life Unlimited Unlimited USB rechargeableA full charge provides a minimum of 10 days and maximum of 1 year battery power, depending on the intensity of illumination and time spent typing. Controls Enhanced F-Keys: Additional functions on top of your F-keys Programmable F-Keys:
Download additional software to change or define functions System Support Mac OSX Mac OSX 10.5 or later Mac OS X 10.5 or later Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later iPad or iPhone with iOS 4.0 or later Apple TV with Apple TV software 5.2 or later
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Customers like the ease of switching between devices with the keyboard. For example, they say it's fast and seamless. They also appreciate the backlighting, saying it'll light up the keys when your fingers are near. Customers are also impresseded with the battery life, saying they can use it for a long time before needing to recharge. As for connectivity, they mention it can pair with multiple devices and switch between them.
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Customers like the quality of the keyboard. For example, they mention it's fantastic, the best keyboard for an iPad, and awesome for desktop usage. The keys are perfect to the touch, a joy to type on, and responsive. The keyboard is excellent and springy, and has just the right amount of tactile feedback. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The keys are firm to the touch and make very little noise which I would contribute to the fact that very little key pressure is necessary...." Read more
"...Just a terrific keyboard. Reliable. I can kick back and type with the keyboard in my lap or switch and use the new keyboard on the MacBook Pro...." Read more
"...Good, quality feel and buildCons:*Does not have forward or back multimedia keys (you may miss them)*..." Read more
"...as Apple and old-school IBM keyboards are (personal taste), they're satisfying and "work." Typing is a tad cramped for my average-sized hands..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the keyboard. They mention that it works well, all features work as expected, and it operates flawlessly with their iPad. Some say that it's made for Mac and iOS, but it also works well with Windows. The backlight is nice, and all of the controls work well. It works on every app they use, including Notes Plus, the email apps, and the web browser.
"...Still works great. Holds a charge even when I don't turn if off and forget where I've left it for a month...." Read more
"...All work fine with the keyboard. Note - most of the keyboard is made of plastic, but the actual silver colored area is aluminum...." Read more
"...It's bluetooth pairing is flawless. It's working perfectly and it's the best feel for any portable keyboard I've bought..." Read more
"...It works flawlessly on the Macbook but no longer works at all on the Macbook Pro...." Read more
Customers like the backlighting of the keyboard. For example, they say it's better than Apple's, works well, and can go surprisingly bright. Some say the keyboard is thin and looks nice. Overall, most are satisfied with the backlit feature and recommend it to others.
"...There's no dark areas, no gaps. And it'll go surprisingly bright if you want it to...." Read more
"...my mac, ubuntu and my ipad and I really like its low profile and backlit keys...." Read more
"...The backlighting works very well, and the battery lasts a good amount of time. I have it paired with a MacBook Pro, an iPad mini and an iPhone 5...." Read more
"...2. The backlighting goes out quickly to conserve batter life but quickly returns to full brightness when my hands just get close to it, which is..." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the keyboard. They mention that it can pair with multiple devices, and can assign 3 Bluetooth devices to it. They also appreciate the ability to connect the keyboard with three systems at the same time. Customers also love that it connects to Mac and iOS devices. They say the ability program 3 pairings into the device has been remarkably convenient. Customers say the keyboard pairs with other devices very easily and switches from one device to another. They haven't had Bluetooth connectivity issues.
"...It's very lightweight and seems to have good range. I frequently find myself sitting the keyboard in my lap to use...." Read more
"...This one though has a MUCH better feel for typing, it can connect to multiple devices at the touch of a button, and it is backlit...." Read more
"...1. The full-size keys2. The three Bluetooth assignable buttons3. The key travel depth4. The Home button5...." Read more
"...device that has any pairing problems ever; (3) the keyboard ALWAYS reconnects INSTANTLY (or maybe it never disconnects)...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. They say the keys are super comfortable, responsive, and the backlighting is nice. They also find it precise and comfortable to work on. Customers also say the keyboard is much more ergonomic, and has a soft roundness.
"...The keys are solid, and feel like an Apple keyboard (which of course are mostly un-lit except for the MacBook Pro's)...." Read more
"...I find the keyboard very comfortable and easy on my wrists compared to using the keyboard on laptop...." Read more
"...This one though has a MUCH better feel for typing, it can connect to multiple devices at the touch of a button, and it is backlit...." Read more
"...7. Ergonomically comfortable, with a nice tactile feel.8. Solid build quality9...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the keyboard. For example, they mention it has a fantastic battery life, and recharging is quick and simple using a USB cable. The keyboard uses very little battery power, and has re-usable batteries.
"...The battery life is fantastic and recharging is quick and simple using a USB cable plugged into your device or a USB plug...." Read more
"...Still works great. Holds a charge even when I don't turn if off and forget where I've left it for a month...." Read more
"...The backlighting works very well, and the battery lasts a good amount of time. I have it paired with a MacBook Pro, an iPad mini and an iPhone 5...." Read more
"...3. The key travel depth4. The Home button5. Not having to use AA batteries in it...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the keyboard. They mention that it has a solid build quality, is dependable, and reliable. Some say that the product is still fully functioning with no wear and tear noticeable. The tooling is very high quality CNC'd aluminum and the plastic is good. Overall, most are happy with the durability and quality of the product.
"...early on during initial tooling - and it remained a very high quality CNC'd aluminum. Again to the chagrin of the Chinese...." Read more
"...Just a terrific keyboard. Reliable. I can kick back and type with the keyboard in my lap or switch and use the new keyboard on the MacBook Pro...." Read more
"...I loathe Bluetooth technology. It's fickle, unreliable...." Read more
"...The keyboard is not quite as solid as Apple's offering, but is still built well and is durable.Pros:*Great Key Travel*..." Read more
Customers like the ease of switching with the keyboard. They say it toggles between different devices quickly and is recognized almost instantly. They also appreciate the added functionality of seamless switching between devices. Some mention that the keyboard has memory keys so that they can seamlessly switch from one Bluetooth device to another. They appreciate that it responds to the quick key combos for shutdown and restart.
"...Another big plus is how easily it switches between my MacBook and my iPad. I've never before considered the iPad to be anything more than a toy...." Read more
"...Pros:*Great Key Travel*Fast pairing with up to 3 devices*Back-lit*..." Read more
"...The Easy-Switch is wonderful and I hope they never change it." Read more
"...4. It also responds to the Quick key combos for shutdown and restart, something most 3rd party keyboards for Mac do not.5...." Read more
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In any event, Steve didn't last long enough to toss this nepotistic (wife of a board member) idiot before he passed, so she's still there - and jokes around the office indicate she leads the Apple "Sales Prevention Team". She fights hi-res screens, backlit keyboards, thin bezels, and connectivity standards to this day.
Seeing a huge opportunistic hole in Apple's marketing arrogance, Logitech quietly built this and had it on the market before anyone at Apple had a clue what they were doing. And as many others have done in the past, they beat Apple at their own game. This keyboard is the latest blockbuster to kick Apple in the but(t).
First off it's designed by Americans, and as usual assembled in China. But Logitech rides herd on the Chinese to force quality assurance - a rare thing indeed. In order to be successful with Asian products nowadays, you've got to succeed at both good design and Chinese discipline. Logitech supposedly keeps an American QA engineer on-site, much to the aggravation of the Communist Chinese. The Chinese have an insatiable perversion for plastics, and a financial one for child labor. So to force them to keep to original design specs of aluminum was a real chore, believe me. The Chinese insisted this unit be made of the usual cheap injected plastics, but that was halted early on during initial tooling - and it remained a very high quality CNC'd aluminum. Again to the chagrin of the Chinese. There was even a design for Carbon Fiber, but that was dropped as the prototypes were just too light (and slightly more expensive). In any event that REALLY freaked out the plastics crowd so they settled on aluminum.
The designers also put level 10 LEDs in the unit (the best quality diodes available), and put enough light channels and bulbs inside to light it well and uniformly. There's no dark areas, no gaps. And it'll go surprisingly bright if you want it to. They also put excellent proximity sensors in various spots on the top of the keyboard to turn on the lights even before you hand touches it. They also have a movement/inertia sensor that turns it on when picked up. The keys are solid, and feel like an Apple keyboard (which of course are mostly un-lit except for the MacBook Pro's).
And to top it all off, they made it rechargeable with a *STANDARD* USB port. They used NiMH instead of NiCads. They brag the battery lasts 10 days of normal use (2-3 hrs/day), but I've found it lasts more like 3 weeks - 1 month and I'm a heavy user. It charges in about an hour unless it's really blinking red, then it'll take 2-3 hours.
If I had a gripe about this unit is it's size. If you use it in your lap it's nearly impossible to keep it still while typing. It's the size of a standard MacBook Pro's keyboard, but the laptops have enough support around the sides to keep those keyboards still. So I use a laptop board while this unit connects to my iMac. If Logitech would have included a arrow/directional keypad with a numeric keypad, it would lengthen/widen the unit to where you could use it anywhere with stability. And, of course, you'd have a full keyboard as well. They could at least have put a mousepad out there or SOMEthing - anything to lengthen it.
But watch - since this thing is selling faster than they can make them, I'll bet they'll build extended units with a touchpad and/or a numeric keypad within a few months. And if they can get enough power out of the new wave of solar panels, it may not even need charging once/month. So we'll watch to see - unlike Apple, one thing Logitech DOES do well is listen to the customer, especially when they comment by the tens of thousands about the same issue. In the meantime, find a desk or a laptop board to accommodate it's dinky size. But at least it's BACKLIT, Apple. I'm sitting in a dark room right now and I couldn't type this without the backlight on this keyboard. The only place you can use a non-backlit keyboard is in a well lit office. I know this infuriates you guys at Apple who are fuming that the customer won, but they're used to that.
Thanks for a superior unit, Logitech. I'm waiting for a longer one, but in the meantime you beat Apple at their own game. I'd give this unit a 6 if Amazon would let me - every now and then a tech gadget comes out that just trumps everything - and this is it
Some people may prefer the Apple Magic Keyboard, which is what I considered initially. However, if you examine them both, you will find that the Magic Keyboard lacks functionality when compared to the Easy-Switch. Both will work via USB or Bluetooth and are simple to pair.The Easy-Switch has a similar keyboard layout for the most part, but there are differences in the layout of the function keys. F1 - F3 are used to pair and move between 3 separate devices and there are 13 function keys vs 12 on the Magic Keyboard. Function key use on the 2 keyboards are different as well, so if you're used to an Apple keyboard, getting used to the Easy-Switch function key layout won't seem as natural at first, but you'll adapt very quickly. As I mentioned, keys F1 - F3 allow you to pair the keyboard with 3 separate devices which can be used simultaneously depending on the function key selected. and the keyboard has-auto adjusting backlighting. I have found myself working in the dark at times with just my monitors and keyboard illuminating my workspace. The keys are black and the backlighting illuminates the charters of each key. Some of the keys are not full size and might throw you off a bit at first, but I found that I adapted very quickly after the initial awkwardness.
The battery life is fantastic and recharging is quick and simple using a USB cable plugged into your device or a USB plug. It's very lightweight and seems to have good range. I frequently find myself sitting the keyboard in my lap to use.
The tactile feel of the keyboard is different than a typical keyboard, but I really liked the difference. The keys are firm to the touch and make very little noise which I would contribute to the fact that very little key pressure is necessary. The keys feel so much better than the keys on a typical keyboard.
I find the keyboard very comfortable and easy on my wrists compared to using the keyboard on laptop. I would attribute much of this to the very low profile of the keyboard. The comfort factor alone makes the Easy-Switch worth it for me. I am not experiencing the wrist discomfort that I was experiencing using the keyboard on my laptop.
While this keyboard has been specifically designed for the Apple Eco system, it works with other devices as well such as Windows devices. However, if you’re used to the typical Windows keyboard layout you’ll notice some definite differences which might require some getting used to.
I have had this keyboard maybe 4 months now and have absolutely no complaints about the keyboard. I wish I would have purchased it sooner than I did.
The only negative I have is that these have gone up quite a bit in price since I purchased mine.
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2017
Some people may prefer the Apple Magic Keyboard, which is what I considered initially. However, if you examine them both, you will find that the Magic Keyboard lacks functionality when compared to the Easy-Switch. Both will work via USB or Bluetooth and are simple to pair.The Easy-Switch has a similar keyboard layout for the most part, but there are differences in the layout of the function keys. F1 - F3 are used to pair and move between 3 separate devices and there are 13 function keys vs 12 on the Magic Keyboard. Function key use on the 2 keyboards are different as well, so if you're used to an Apple keyboard, getting used to the Easy-Switch function key layout won't seem as natural at first, but you'll adapt very quickly. As I mentioned, keys F1 - F3 allow you to pair the keyboard with 3 separate devices which can be used simultaneously depending on the function key selected. and the keyboard has-auto adjusting backlighting. I have found myself working in the dark at times with just my monitors and keyboard illuminating my workspace. The keys are black and the backlighting illuminates the charters of each key. Some of the keys are not full size and might throw you off a bit at first, but I found that I adapted very quickly after the initial awkwardness.
The battery life is fantastic and recharging is quick and simple using a USB cable plugged into your device or a USB plug. It's very lightweight and seems to have good range. I frequently find myself sitting the keyboard in my lap to use.
The tactile feel of the keyboard is different than a typical keyboard, but I really liked the difference. The keys are firm to the touch and make very little noise which I would contribute to the fact that very little key pressure is necessary. The keys feel so much better than the keys on a typical keyboard.
I find the keyboard very comfortable and easy on my wrists compared to using the keyboard on laptop. I would attribute much of this to the very low profile of the keyboard. The comfort factor alone makes the Easy-Switch worth it for me. I am not experiencing the wrist discomfort that I was experiencing using the keyboard on my laptop.
While this keyboard has been specifically designed for the Apple Eco system, it works with other devices as well such as Windows devices. However, if you’re used to the typical Windows keyboard layout you’ll notice some definite differences which might require some getting used to.
I have had this keyboard maybe 4 months now and have absolutely no complaints about the keyboard. I wish I would have purchased it sooner than I did.
The only negative I have is that these have gone up quite a bit in price since I purchased mine.
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My two complaints about this keyboard (you have to have some): finger oil gets easily on the keys and it makes them shiny (same problem happens with the MacBook keyboards) and the media controls are lacking (you only get Play/Pause, no Next/Previous Track available).
+ The typing experience is excellent, second only to the Apple "Magic" Keyboard, and better than Apple and Microsoft USB keyboards.
+ It pairs with up to three devices, so I can use it with both my iMac and iPad. And if I buy a third device, I can pair it with that as well. In today's multi-device world, having a keyboard that works with only one device makes no sense. Particularly for the "Magic" keyboard, which costs ₹8000. You'll have to buy two keyboards for ₹16000, and clutter your desk. The Logitech does it much better.
+ It's backlit, so usable at night, especially by people who are not touch typists and need to see the letters before typing.
+ The backlight has a few adjustable levels, so you can set the level you want. I chose the dimmest, which works well for me.
+ The backlight automatically goes off during daytime, so it doesn't waste battery.
+ The backlight goes off after a short while of you using the keyboard, so it doesn't distract if you're watching a movie. This is a problem I've had with the Macbook Pro: the backlight stays on, and is bright against the dark screen, distracting you from what you're watching. The Logitech doesn't have this problem. Once the backlight goes off, it comes back on when your finger comes close to the keyboard, even before you touch any key.
+ The keyboard charges over micro USB, unlike the "Magic" keyboard, which uses Apple's crappy proprietary Lightning connector. Unless you like paying ₹2000 for a charging cable, you'll like the Logitech keyboard.
- After charging the keyboard fully, it lasted 4-5 days despite me never bothering to turn it off when I'm not using it. I don't know when it will run out, because it doesn't show a percentage charge, either on the keyboard or in macOS (like the "Magic" keyboard does).
+ The keyboard is not angled upward, as many keyboards are (the function keys are higher from the desk than the spacebar is). Angled keyboards aren't ergonomic, and cause strain in your wrist. The Apple "Magic" keyboard isn't angled much, but the Logitech is even better.
+ The keyboard doesn't have a number pad. Having a number pad isn't ergonomic because it puts the mouse farther away from you, requiring you to stretch.
- The arrow keys are half-height, which is irritating, but common nowadays on most keyboards.
- Most Apple keyboards use the F1 and F2 keys to control screen brightness, so I press F2 to increase brightness, out of muscle memory, but on the Logitech keyboard, that unpairs the keyboard from the computer and tries to pair it with a second (non-existent) device. This has happened multiple times and is irritating.
Update: just wanted to say how much I am enjoying this product.