Overview
A keyboard extension should be able to detect if an external keyboard is connected, since it causes it to stop working as expected. For instance, the text document proxy will not update properly.
KeyboardKit Pro therefore unlocks tools to help you detect if an external keyboard is connected.
Core Features
KeyboardKit has no open-source support to detect external keyboards. This is a Pro-only feature.
👑 Pro Features
KeyboardKit has an ExternalKeyboardContext that detects whether or not an external keyboard is connected, either tethered of with Bluetooth. To use it, just set it up as an observed object.
Documentation
The information on this page is shortened to be easier to overview. For more information about this feature, code samples, etc. please see the online documentation.
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Essentials
KeyboardKit provides essential features, utilities & views.
Pro Features
KeyboardKit Pro unlocks features like autocomplete, emojis, AI, etc.
Actions
KeyboardKit makes it easy to handle keyboard actions.
App
KeyboardKit makes it easy to set up your app and keyboard.
Callouts
KeyboardKit can show input & secondary action callouts.
Device Utilities
KeyboardKit has device-specific utilities.
Emojis
KeyboardKit defines emojis, categories, skin tones, etc.
External Keyboards
KeyboardKit Pro can detect if an external keyboard is being used.
Feedback
KeyboardKit can trigger audio & haptic feedback.
Gestures
KeyboardKit has a customizable keyboard gesture engine.
Host
KeyboardKit can identify the host application.
Input
KeyboardKit can input text inside the keyboard extension itself.
Layout
KeyboardKit has customizable input sets & keyboard layouts.
Localization
KeyboardKit supports 60+ locales and languages.
Navigation
KeyboardKit lets you open urls and apps from the keyboard.
Previews
KeyboardKit has extension keyboard preview support.
Proxy Utilities
KeyboardKit makes your text document proxy do a LOT more.
Settings
KeyboardKit has tools for in-app settings & System Settings.
Status
KeyboardKit detects if a keyboard is enabled, has full access, etc.
Styling
KeyboardKit lets you style your keyboards to great extent.
Themes
KeyboardKit can use themes to style keyboards in flexible ways.