Smart tv keyboard

 

Best Smart TV Keyboard

Of the seven best smart TV keyboards on this list, the Logitech K400 Plus truly made the biggest mark, offering effortless control over the many functions of modern TVs. The K400 Plus boasts a wireless range of 33 feet, which will ensure it connects to the TV even from the back row of your home theater. It also has a large 3” touchpad, easy-to-access volume controls and a battery life of 18 months, so you won’t be rushing out for new AAs anytime soon. The media keys are easy to use. Keep reading to learn more about the Logitech K400 Plus and the other keyboards on this list.WHY WE LIKE IT: The is a highly functional keyboard that offers unparalleled control over your smart TV, with a large 3” touchpad, easy volume control and a simple setup, which worked immediately after we plugged the receiver into a USB port. The keyboard’s robust feature set, ease-of-use and long battery life makes this our top pick. It is similar to the K600, but the Logitech k600 tv keyboard is not our top pick.The Logitech K400 Plus is, for most users, the only smart TV keyboard you’ll ever need. The price is on the lower side, volume and other related controls are easy to access and the battery life is simply fantastic. The wireless range is also nice, with a maximum of 33 feet, so anyone with a normal sized living area will be fine. The battery life is robust, offering 18 months of continual use, and a pair of AAs come in the package, so you’ll be good to go as soon as you open it up and plug the receiver into one of your TV’s available USB ports. The keyboard uses Logitech’s Unifying Receiver for plug and play meaning no configuration, and no software needed to set up this keyboard.

The keyboard does not have a backlight, which is only noticeable while trying to perform complex interactions in the dark. It’s easy to press play and adjust the volume in any amount of light, thanks to a smart combination of tactile buttons and a large 3” touchpad. As far as compatibility goes, it works best with Windows, Chrome, or Android devices (tablets, Android TV boxes), though we found it also functioned with Samsung’s Tizen operating system and some users have reported it works with their Mac. As for Samsung smart TVs, you should look to a Bluetooth enabled keyboard because most Samsung TVs today have a Bluetooth function. It should be compatible with almost all of the best TVs at this point since almost all have built-in smart options.

The Rii 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Keyboard integrates seamlessly with a large volume of operating systems, including Android, Mac OS, Windows and Raspberry Pi, as well as XBOX and PlayStation. It is ideal for multiple devices such as PCs, laptops, Raspberry Pi 2-3, Mac OS, PS3 and PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, and Google Android TV box. The keyboard is tiny, no bigger than a remote control, and comes in a variety of cool colors, which helps it fit the aesthetic of your living space. It also has a nice backlight, making nighttime use effortless. It’s even charged via USB connection, further increasing its simplicity. It has a three in one multifunction; mini wireless QWERTY keyboard, TouchPad combo, and LED backlit keys with USB interface adapter. The touchPad combo offers multi-finger functions; one finger click as left mouse function,  two-finger click as the right mouse function, and double finger drag as the rolling screen.

The company advertises a signal range of 33 meters, which translates to over 100 feet, but we found, in practice, that number to be much lower, as we lost signal once or twice as we traveled around the living room, putting the actual signal range at around 20-25 feet, which isn’t bad, just lower than advertised. The best wireless keyboards are also a great option. We love it for when we are watching the best shows on netflix.