PC Peripherals Wireless Keyboard

[kartikoli]

I'm looking for an affordable wireless keyboard to use while lying in bed. I have a 43-inch TV that I use as a monitor, which is great for watching movies/videos. I want a keyboard that I can easily keep on my bed for navigation. There is an option to use my mobile phone, but I'm not interested in learning how to set it up for that purpose.

Any suggestion or a product link is welcome.
P.S. I have 2~3 old wired keyboards lying around, should I use those bluetooth to USB converters?

 

[codwapeace]

bluetooth to USB converters?

I don't think such a product exists. Do you know of one?

 

[kartikoli]

I don't think such a product exists. Do you know of one?

Bluetooth Adapter for Keyboard & Mouse « Handheld Scientific, Inc.

Turn a USB keyboard or Mouse into a Bluetooth one. USB, Bluetooth. Barcode Scanner, RFID Reader, Magnetic Strip Reader, Credit Card Reader. Smart Phones. Tablets iPhone, iPad,

handheldsci.com

Found it here https://techenclave.com/threads/nee...hanical-keyboard-below-3k.220242/post-2560225

 

[OMEGA44-XT]

What is affordable for you?

There are cheap Logitech, Dell, Lenovo, etc wireless KB + mouse combo for 1 - 1.5k. Will do the job.

 

[ibose]

2~3 old wired keyboards

Is a simple usb extension cord an option ?

 

[kartikoli]

What is affordable for you?

There are cheap Logitech, Dell, Lenovo, etc wireless KB + mouse combo for 1 - 1.5k. Will do the job.

The cheapest would be better because the only use will be to forward the movie in case of songs or boring scenes (so arrow keys only, maybe alt+Tab occasionally)

Is a simple usb extension cord an option ?

That won't work

 

[ronnie_gogs]

To convert USB keyboard signal to bluetooth signal are not so easy to find and will be much more expensive than a cheap bluetooth keyboard.

HP Multidevice spill resistant keyboard
Logitech K400 if you need a trackpad as well. But far more expensive

 

[t3chg33k]

https://amzn.in/d/hXBsTpr

Something like this would do the job. However, they don't last and thus not worth the price.

 

[kartikoli]

I normally watch movies on vlc player so can i configure my android phone to take control of my PC? if its not much of a hassle and can be done quickly.

I know for the fact that this KB will not be used much so don't want to switch completely from my trusted mechanical KB to expensive wireless model

 

[JMak]

This is what you need : A wireless keyboard , with trackpad and mouse buttons
, there used to be a cheaper variant till a couple of years back , but i couldn't find it ..

https://www.amazon.in/Logitech-K400-Wireless-Keyboard-Black/dp/B014EUQOGK

Or

https://www.flipkart.com/logitech-k400-touchpad-connected-tv-customizable-multi-media-keys-wireless-laptop-keyboard/p/itmdcd9366ba6d94

@3995

 

[john1911]

Try Unified Remote and see it if fits your needs. It is hassle free once configured (which is also pretty simple, under 5 mins). You need to install it on both your PC and Android device.

I used Unified Remote along with Audio Relay (streams audio from PC to Android -> wired earphones). PC connected to TV via HDMI. VLC player on PC.

If you're looking for cheap hardware solution, something like this might come in handy -

https://www.amazon.in/Saleshop365®-Wireless-Touchpad-Backlight-Raspberry-Pi/dp/B08KTSR7YW/

I had a similar (maybe the same) device for over a year before I upgraded to this -
www.riitek.com/product/214.html

IIRC to be available in India for around 1.5k, couldn't find it now. Rii makes some great mini keyboards.

 

[XpertCrush]

https://www.amazon.in/ShopAIS-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad-Raspberry-Pi/dp/B07RGBLMPM/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rXGgkxDDd7l-lRj9F4B4fAazVT3Io-2TnZHRy3BB09Ze16G7itGAXaWZUhgZpC6P-iPdM5yCg_gEkfqajIQB8_oSOF3rXnZkm3xrpDbE3QTNAAKSHTD3PnkQBeQF0F_mUihrdL1DzqdEUzXhlOxisd_0S0k0r2kRgesJt2J806MHsEYBt_rze35-8ZtVLpM33U8OXEibRaj0j_HGbDL1ED6nBvu5FfLIZw4tdnnY7At1OFOKV2TXN6sH6cy1yRa4F_aZy4LLZ65JZNFeOl3R94T0S1AzN543KXf3wKz0Y1c.65kr7utT7ZT9Uml0vvC0l-z2Pq2gc-Oo00t1vUfMimQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=remote+keyboard&qid=1731865590&s=computers&sr=1-2

using similar to this for the same purpose. paid only 450 in local market.

 

[kartikoli]

I'll try Unified Remote to see if it works and those small wireless KB's looks good for occasional use.