I am running a stock HD+ , and just purchased a logitech K810 Illuminated BT keyboard which I really like.
Problem is that the K810 needs a 6 digit PIN to pair with the nook, and unlike my motorola triumph with a custom ICS rom, the nook simply won't display the pin, meaning no pairing will occour. (This was not a problem with the logitech mediaboard pro KB, which I also own, but which is too big and cumbersome for travel).
Would appreciate any advice about how to get this working. Happy to root or otherwise mess with the hardware if that is necessary to get it working.
TIA!!
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Hey Guys,
I was really pumped when bluetooth came out because having a bluetooth keyboard really completes the nook color. I bought a small DSI compact keyboard which (physically) kind of sucks. My real problem though seems to be one of connectivity. The keyboard connects and works for a bit, but any time I get to really typing on it it loses the connection to the nook. Then I have to wait for it to reconnect and IF it does the whole issue repeats.
I'm certainly willing to buy a new keyboard. Before I do though I want to know if this is an issue with the BT or the KB. Does anybody have a perfectly working BT keyboard and can you recommend a particular model/brand. My goal is something compact and portable. Preferably one that folds up if possible.
Thanks
Currently the BT stack in the Nook has a VERY limited range, measured in inches not feet. Since BT uses the same antenna as the WiFi (same chip as well) the issue is PROBABLY a power setting in configuration or in the kernel.
Now we have a stable CM7 hopefully the devs will be able to focus on this item.
In other words it probably isn't your keyboard and waiting a couple of weeks to see if there is progress on the BT strack will be more productive.
Thanks for the reply. I had heard that. For the most part I have the keyboard flush against the nook, but I'm sure you're right.
I'll be patient.
Won't pair with my HD+. Keyboard works fine with my Galaxy Note and the Nook seems to pair fine with my notebook. Any ideas?
I have the Think Outside Stowaway Universal Bluetooth keyboard, this thing came out since 2004 I think, and I have no problem with any thing pairing with it yet. I originally brought it for my Nokia 770 and N800 back then.
someone0 said:
I have the Think Outside Stowaway Universal Bluetooth keyboard, this thing came out since 2004 I think, and I have no problem with any thing pairing with it yet. I originally brought it for my Nokia 770 and N800 back then.
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Good old trusty...
Quick update: it looks like there's a request to confirm pairing pin that's not showing. I was attempting to pair it again and noticed when I pressed enter on the Bluetooth keyboard I immediately got a pop-up on the Nook stating that it was unable to pair because of an incorrect pin.
Update: I see similar comments on B&N's site. No pin pop-up. Also happens with other keyboards (Logitech K810 for example). Some have reported other bluetooth keyboards working.
I'm going to say that I had similar troubles pairing with my phone, had to do it on the phone, not the tablet, pairing request didn't show properly...
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Quick update: it looks like there's a request to confirm pairing pin that's not showing. I was attempting to pair it again and noticed when I pressed enter on the Bluetooth keyboard I immediately got a pop-up on the Nook stating that it was unable to pair because of an incorrect pin.
Update: I see similar comments on B&N's site. No pin pop-up. Also happens with other keyboards (Logitech K810 for example). Some have reported other bluetooth keyboards working.
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Is there an answer to this that doesn't require rooting?
Or what keyboards have people found to work with the nook HD+?
Google Play App Solves Bluetooth Keyboard Problems
I had the same problem, but with different hardware, an iHome "mac compatible" keyboard. Bluekeyboard worked for me
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...rd.ime&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd
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Is there an answer to this that doesn't require rooting?
Or what keyboards have people found to work with the nook HD+?
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hi, got my keyboard sorted out but can anyone recommend a cheap blue tooth gps and mouse for the nook hd. preferable available in th uk.
thanks/
I'm curious because I'm looking for keyboard and mouse. What keyboard was your choice and why?
I've been using my Motorola Bluetooth keyboard. A couple of the shortcut keys don't work but other then that it works quite well. As to why, because I already owned it.
I haven't tried a Bluetooth mouse yet. Might have to look for one.
I have an old GPS puck as well that is working nicely. You will need a program for the Nook to see the GPS puck. I have been using Bluetooth GPS Provider and it works perfectly.
I bought this one , it was reasonably cheap to try as it was more or less the same as the cost of a case at that time
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BPNQW62/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
MS Bluetooth Mouse 5000 in-store coupon, Staples, $14.99
Ran across an online coupon for Staples, in-store only and good through June 15, 2013. Purchased the Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse 5000 for $14.99.
http://www.staples.com/coupons
Device paired easily and works. I used 0000 as the PIN which was suggested by the Nook software. BUT the wheel operates backwards from what I'm used to, because I'm old school mouse-wheel-wise. The cursor is tiny.
liasom said:
Ran across an online coupon for Staples, in-store only and good through June 15, 2013. Purchased the Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse 5000 for $14.99.
Device paired easily and works. I used 0000 as the PIN which was suggested by the Nook software. BUT the wheel operates backwards from what I'm used to, because I'm old school mouse-wheel-wise. The cursor is tiny.
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thanks for this thread and your post...
I have the Microsoft BT keyboard 6000 which pairs perfectly with my Nook HD plus... now looking for a BT mouse... will try the 5000...
rec'd my MS BT mouse 5000... paired perfectly the first time. Other than the cursor being TEENY on the screen... once you know you're looking for a VERY SMALL blue arrow, the cursor is easy to find... the 5000 is an ideal match for the Nook HD +. Got the nook, got the keyboard, got the mouse... I'm ready for travel. Thanks for all the tips!
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I've been thinking about getting a bluetooth keyboard and mouse to use with my HD+, but I'm also wondering what the real advantages are. Would it help me with editing in QPython and AIDE?
Thanks,
Dave\Esotic
Esotic said:
I've been thinking about getting a bluetooth keyboard and mouse to use with my HD+, but I'm also wondering what the real advantages are. Would it help me with editing in QPython and AIDE?
Thanks,
Dave\Esotic
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I use the microsoft bluetooth mouse and logitech android keyboard when I have detailed editing to do (mainly HTML, CSS, javascript with Jota+ editor) and have also used with Kingsoft Office. For me that works out better than one or two-fingering it when I'm coding or editing copy. YMMV.
I personally consider editing in QPython with the onscreen keyboard to be painful, so I've been using Visual Studio on my Win7 box to edit the Python files before porting them over to the Nook. I even got Kivy working with Visual Studio on Win7.
Do you consider using the keyboard and mouse an enjoyable experience?
Somebody in a thread somewhere linked to a "ThinkPad Compact Bluetooth Keyboard With TrackPoint", which looks pretty cool.
Cheers,
Dave\Esotic
I was able to use an app on my Galaxy Nexus phone to have it export it's GPS data over bluetooth.
[search for GPS 2 Bluetooth v.4 - by cajax on Google play - I can't post links yet]
I'm sure it's not as good as a dedicated GPS, but it's free and seemed to work fine in a short test I made today.
With that and foxfii tethering on my phone, google maps on the nook is sweet.
EDIT: I used this to and from work today (30-40 miles) and it performed flawlessly. Wish I could say as much for foxfi tethering - but that's unrelated.
RE: [NookHD+] CM10.1 native emmc install
Anyone with actual "hands on" experience using a bluetooth keyboard with the emmc installed CM10.1 native HD+?
If so, would greatly appreciate a brief overview of your experiences with that setup and also possible reccomendations for a bluetooth keyboard.
Looking to fully utilize my convereted HD+ as a fullblown Android tablet.
Thanks in advance.
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RE: [NookHD+] CM10.1 native emmc install
Anyone with actual "hands on" experience using a bluetooth keyboard with the emmc installed CM10.1 native HD+?
If so, would greatly appreciate a brief overview of your experiences with that setup and also possible reccomendations for a bluetooth keyboard.
Looking to fully utilize my convereted HD+ as a fullblown Android tablet.
Thanks in advance.
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I had an old folding BT keyboard (that, believe it or not, I bought for my Dell Axim many years ago) lying around. Tried it with the emmc installed CM10.1 and it works like a champ -- no problem pairing at all. A bit of a delay between typing and appearing on the screen but not enough to annoy me. If I really think I'm going to use a BT keyboard I'll probably get a new one, but this one folds up to the size of a cellphone and is pretty handy when traveling.
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RE: [NookHD+] CM10.1 native emmc install
Anyone with actual "hands on" experience using a bluetooth keyboard with the emmc installed CM10.1 native HD+?
If so, would greatly appreciate a brief overview of your experiences with that setup and also possible reccomendations for a bluetooth keyboard.
Looking to fully utilize my convereted HD+ as a fullblown Android tablet.
Thanks in advance.
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I bought a Logitech Tablet Bluetooth keyboard from Amazon.
It's a bit larger than the standard "in-case" style keyboards, but it includes it's own hard case that also acts as a stand if you don't have a case for your tablet.
Setup was easy. Just like any BT device, you initiate the pairing, pick the Logitech Keyboard and type in a pairing code on the KB.
It works great and paired with a BT mouse, it makes working with spreadsheets and other items too small to use your finger with any accuracy, possible.
Highly recommend. Next, I'm going to try one of various case-plus-keyboard combo's for the Nook HD+ on Amazon and compare it to this.
Two quick follow-ups:
1. Which model Logitech are you referring to?
2. Would you keep us/me posted as to your ongoing testing?
Thanks.
Disregard #1 as I didn't catch you Amazon link. Tried it and now have my answer!
A bit late to this party, but I use a Logitech BT Tablet Keyboard for iPad on my HD+ running verygreen's CM10.1 off emmc.
It looks like it's the same one that lancorp uses, but with iPad key functions; model number is 920-003241.
Works fine, although a touch laggy. I wrote a couple of pages of a paper and some emails last night off it. It missed a few keystrokes every so often, but that's been my same experience on iPad and Nexus 7.
It was trivially easy to pair.
I have the Nook HD+ and I bought the logitech bluetooth keyboard (920-004569) to work with it.
All is well except that the Nook HD+ will not in any way show me the 6 digit pairing code to type in the keyboard.
Is there anyway (preferably through just an app but also curious if a custom ROM will fix this) to pair keyboards that aren't displaying a PIN?