Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480 - Switch typing between your computer, phone, and tablet

Several years ago I bought a Bluetooth keyboard for use with one of my electronic devices and the stupid thing stuttered. Every time I typed a key it would show it twice. I searched and searched online for a fix for this and was unable to find one. In the past, I've purchased computer mice and keyboards from other big name companies and almost every time there has been some sort of hassle: you don't have the right driver, it's not compatible with your device, you need to install this invasive software, etc. So it was with some trepidation that I decided to purchase this keyboard.The KEY (pun intended) deciding factor was the brand name LOGITECH!Although I've only purchased 3 or 4 different devices from LOGITECH, without fail, they have been plug in, turn on, work! I have NEVER had a problem with a LOGITECH device, PERIOD! It has been several years since I've purchased from them and it seems that their insistence on QUALITY and RELIABILITY has not wavered.Okay, so the Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480. Just buy one!It is a substantial keyboard, meaning that it has some heft to it and it's solidly built. It's size is 11 1/2" wide X 7 1/2" long X just over 1/2" thick. If it's not regulation keyboard size it's pretty damn close. I was able to touch type on it immediately without having to adjust how I type.As usual, LOGITECH, realizing that people today have more than one device has made this keyboard switchable to three different devices. I recently purchased a new tablet and wanted to use the old one with this keyboard as a "typewriter" that I could easily take to work. I HATE onscreen keyboards because I'm a touch typist and I can type much faster on a keyboard than any teenage girl can thumb-type on her cell phone! So the first job was to pair the keyboard with my old tablet...took less than five minutes and that includes the time I took to go to the LOGITECH site and read through their documentation. WORKED PERFECTLY! Absolutely no delay in keyboard to tablet. It was as though I was typing on a typewriter!This morning I thought I might have a need to use the keyboard with my new tablet, so I turned the selector to "2" and paired my new tablet as well. WORKED PERFECTLY!Then I thought, "oh yeah, one of the reasons I'd started looking for a Bluetooth keyboard, that I'd since forgotten (duh!) was that I'd recently purchased a Fire stick and HATED their onscreen keyboard (no surprise there!). So I took the keyboard into the living room and sat on the couch and turned the selector to "3" and paired it with my Fire TV. WORKED PERFECTLY!I shouldn't really be surprised as LOGITECH has a perfect track record with me. I guess they take the extra time to make sure that their devices work as they are designed to do and work out any bugs before they release them to the marketplace, unlike many other companies.Since I'm using this keyboard on Android type devices I really don't have a lot of use for a lot of the computer type keys, but I'm sure that some others out there will make use of them and critique them for you. The fact that this keyboard can be used with three different devices with the turn of a dial and that it can be used with Windows/Apple/Android devices makes it one of the most flexible on the market and the LOGITECH brand name ensures that it is a QUALITY product, which my experience has proven has not faltered.I don't usually spend this much time on reviews. Amazon nags me about reviews of items that I've purchased and I will usually type one or two lines just to get them to SHUT UP! But this keyboard reminded me how reliable and serious LOGITECH is about providing electronic devices that do what they are supposed to do and prompted me to make sure that I wrote a review that I hope will encourage you to buy one!Because of another review I also purchased a carry case for it at the same time and I am rather pleased with it.It's great because the mesh area that they show with a cable in it is big enough for me to put my old tablet in and so I have one case with the keyboard and tablet. So it's my own version of an old fashioned typewriter case!https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0762H2SZ8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I gotta say I'm pleasantly surprised by this item. When I initially got the package, my first thought was "Oh, this is actually kinda weighty. Is there really just a keyboard in here?" And the answer is, Yes!The keyboard feels REALLY well made. It has a little bit of weight to it which helps it stay in place while you type. It feels like its going to last me a good long while. Setup was also super simple. Just connect with blue tooth, type in the code it gives you, and you're connected.Now, as a warning for others who have an issue with some apps like discord, you may need another keyboard on your phone to make it work. First few times I tried to type the keyboard would just go away and I couldn't type anymore. I downloaded GBoard and set it as the default keyboard and bam, problem solved!The keys themselves are spread out nicely. They aren't clustered together like on smaller keyboards making you fat finger everything.The holder will probably hold most phones but if you get a new Z-Fold 7 or anything else with a hinge, if you have a thick protective case it might not quite fight. I have the z-fold 7 with an otterbox case and it only JUST BARELY fits. But that's fine, most phones WILL work in this.As a nice little side note, they included batteries in this. And not cheapo brand batteries. They are duracell. Nice. They didn't cut corners anywhere.

Pros: This keyboard is able to pair with my Google Pixel. I bought it to make doing on-site data entry into Excel on my phone easier than using the on screen keyboard. I can now use my phone to do writing when I'm out now as well, instead of lugging around my laptop. I like that you can setup multiple devices to the keyboard. I have my girlfriend's iPhone set up so that she can borrow it if she needs to (but mostly so that I could test the switching feature). It switches between devices very quickly and there's no annoying reconnecting popups or anything like that, which is very nice. Setup is quick and easy. It took me a second to realize that when my phone was prompting me to enter a code to pair the devices, that I was supposed to type that on the keyboard and hit enter. Once I got past that, there were no problems.Cons: This thing is surprisingly heavy. I'm assuming this is so a larger tablet doesn't flip it over, but it adds a lot of weight to my site visit pack, which is already hefty. The keys are a little on the sticky side. My error rate is noticeably higher on this keyboard than on my Lenovo Thinkpad. The keys are a bit noisy as well, so if you use this on a flight, you're probably going to be annoying your neighbor. Also, not a major concern (so far), but the battery cover on the bottom comes open very easily. I'm a bit worried that this will lead to losing the batteries in my pack or the cover getting lost or broken.Overall, I'm happy with this purchase. I think it will serve the intended purpose well.

This is a quality item. The keyboard paired easily to my tablet, and connects with just one button. The keys feel great to type on. The body is solid but not heavy. Makes my tablet much easier to use like a laptop. I recommend.