At first I didn't like these as they felt rather light and fragile and thought about returning, but then added Supergrips on the back to hold my fingers, and it ended up changing everything about them.
Use them for my Samsung Fold. The typing experience was definitely improved, as was holding them for different methods of navigation (one handed, 2 handed, pressing shift).
I am still exploring the keyboard, but for now, FN-Home didn't work. Not sure what the lightbulb is, and there isn't any side swiping two fingered (I am guessing it might be the FN space-bar?), but PgDn works fine on tik tok, volume works, and that's all I seem to have missed.
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Todd Hindman
★★★★★
I give it the VLC compatible approval!
I like how it has a receiver and Bluetooth connection. The feel is comfortable holding it. Keys light up, Keyboard seems to be evenly spaced. I've dropped it off bed couple times now and it seems to be working fine. It's light weight. Good design for controlling media player on computer for watching movies.
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BizNizWiz
★★★★★
Fits my big fat hands and fingers, easy to use and very convenient.
The Rii Bluetooth Keyboard is amazing in my opinion. I had looked at a similar keyboard from a well known brand name that was twice the price of this one. Im glad I waited til I found this one, for many reasons.
1. Ergonomic design fits well in my big hands and no fat fingering additional keys
2. Quick and easy setup, fully compatible with my Samsung TV and my LG TV
3. Small and convenient, I can hide it in the wood box we use for remote controls on the coffee table
4. Very sturdy with good feel on the keys, you know when you pressed a key unlike mushy soft keyboards
5. Great battery life, it lasts several months.
6. Well worth every cent of the competitive price
Yafeng Yao
★★★★★
Highly recommended
Very small and great quality, tried a lot and only this one surprised me.
Frozen_Lizard
★★★★★
An Old Guy’s New Favorite Gadget
This is a non-techy review from an old guy who likes fun gadgets. And this little Rii K28 multi-function keyboard is a lot of fun. It’s well made, no quality issues, and it worked with everything I tried it on. Battery life is solid, and the backlighting is a huge bonus.
I tested it as a basic keyboard on a couple of PCs, a Chromebook, a tablet, and even my phone.
Full disclosure: I’m not really much of a gamer — I haven't owned a dedicated gaming device since way back when PlayStation 2 was the latest and greatest. There’s a learning curve with the tiny touchpad but it's not too bad... even for a beginner like me.
You get two connection options: Bluetooth or the USB dongle thingy. The USB plug-in worked instantly on everything—truly a plug-and-play experience. Bluetooth worked everywhere except my Chromebook. I’m guessing that was user error because the dongle worked fine with it.
When it comes to tech, I’m what you’d call functionally illiterate. I can usually make stuff work, but don’t ask me how. This gadget just works. The downsized keyboard and small touchpad take a little getting used to, but once you do it’s simple and fun. If you want a gadget that just works, this is the one. It’s small, versatile, and affordable.
Great choice for students, casual gamers, or anyone who only needs a keyboard/controller occasionally. It’s small enough to toss in a backpack or desk drawer, and at around $20, it’s a bargain.
AmazonCustomer
★★★★★
Works for all our devices!
This mini keyboard controller is awesome. I got it to use with my laptop, tv, and fire stick, and thankfully it worked with all them. It was easy to get going, connected right away with Bluetooth and wifi, simple process altogether. The keypad and buttons are smooth and responsive, and I like that this one lights up unlike my last controller. Its easy to use and is well made, lightweight and comfortable to hold. It has 2 ways of keeping it charged, either AAA batteries or using the USB charger, we use the charger cord, but the batteries are nice for backup. Since getting this keyboard controller we have used it every day and it has worked great, no issues so far. We are happy with it and would recommend. Great price, quality, and functionality.
pepkilz
★★★★★
Great little portable keyboard/touchpad
Great little portable keyboard/touchpad that I have paired with a Pi 5 and a 10" touchscreen. Let's you toggle on an 'always on' backlight which is nice.
This thing feels good in the hand and is spaced out well even with my bigger than normal hands.
Weight is very light which for me is the only turn off of the device.
Overall impressed with it considering how cheap the case feels lol.
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Adeline
★★★★★
Useful little keyboard remote
So tiny, cute, practical, and functional. Easy to charge and link through USB/Bluetooth pairing. Definitely makes life easier, save time, and frustration being able to type out searches. Excited to use all it's features, useful for multiple settings/different devices. Like that it is small enough to travel with you anywhere.
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M
★★★★★
Highly convenient mini keyboard with a cool design.
Really cool little device. Connecting via USB receiver or Bluetooth is quick and easy. The keys and touchpad are as responsive as my wireless keyboard and mouse, and I like that shortcuts are built into it for things like toggling backlight, touchpad on/off, sensitivity, etc. The touchpad also supports different actions based on gestures (one finger/two finger).
The corner buttons are a little loose and feel kinda cheap, but every other key and switch feels great.
Super convenient for laying back on the couch and searching/browsing YouTube or Prime Video.
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Will
★★★★★
Stay away from this one
I own a Rii i4 which I am very happy with and which leaves me beyond confused by this lackluster K28 model. I thought the only thing I would be missing is the scroll wheel, but the K28 has turned out to be a much more significant downgrade than expected.
- The Win key does not open the Windows start menu and is incorrectly mapped. Windows key shortcuts do not work with this keyboard (they work with other Rii keyboards).
- The up/down buttons on the left dpad control volume. They are not labelled and I expected them to be up/down arrows.
- The orange text is not readable in the dark and is not illuminated, so I can't see any of the Fn shortcuts or labels around the right dpad. Other Rii keyboards illuminate all keys and their secondary function.
- The tilde key is in the top right position and the backspace/delete button is below it. I believe the tilde key does not belong in one of the most easily pressed (no-look) button locations.
Basic expectations that this keyboard did not satisfy:
1) should not need to look down to type and edit text- add tactile button textures to keys if you are going to scramble a qwerty keyboard's keys around.
2) buttons should be labelled with their primary function if not obvious.
3) keys should be mapped correctly.
Tonisha Amos
★★★★★
Really makes my laptop experience way better
I was skeptical at first because I wasn’t sure it would work with my laptop. I plugged the dongle in and the keyboard started working immediately! I’ll say that I am highly impressed with it and wish I would’ve had one of these sooner in my life. The track pad is good, but not great. I feel that the sensors could be improved so that the mouse can move around more fluidly. The keyboard reminds me of an old phone I had which I could type like a boss on. If you’re a gamer, it will feel like a controller in your hands. If you’re a texter, it’s just a slightly bigger keypad that will work well. A little bit lighter than I’d like, but it’s been such a cool item so I don’t have to be right next to my laptop to perform functions on it. Improve the track pad and I’d get another one!
Dave
★★★★★
Rii K28 Bluetooth Mini Keyboard Remote Control - Easy to type on, nice size.
I thought it was great! You can connect via Bluetooth or 2.4Ghz wireless. It's got many uses, but I needed it for my firecube (Android). When it comes time to enter user and passcode, it's a sinch. Bluetooth connection was easy, just add a keyboard under Settings > Controllers & Bluetooth Devices > Other Bluetooth Devices > Add Bluetooth Device. I wouldn't use it to replace my remote, but it is nice for text, and you can control playback with it.
You can also connect via 2.4Ghz Wireless to a PC and probably more using the USB transmitter/receiver.
The backlit keyboard and touchpad are really nice. The keys are a nice soft rubber. It charges via USB-C connector (be sure to remove after charged).
It's lightweight and could use a rubberized bottom but it's comfortable and easy to type on with a little practice.
It's a great buy for the money!
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Summer Rain
★★★★★
No regrets with this one. Works fantastic.
At $19.99, this thing is well worth it. Way better than fumbling with a TV remote, especially when you need to type anything.
I originally got it for my TV, but found out it's not compatible with Roku since Roku OS doesn't give you Bluetooth options beyond speakers or their branded remotes.
Quality-wise, I'm surprised. It's small and lightweight but doesn't feel cheap or mushy. It’s USB-C rechargeable. There are backlights so the keys light up and you can use it in dim environments. The keyboard feels surprisingly tactile when pressing the buttons. There's even a little compartment on the back for a 2.4GHz dongle, which I tested on a Windows PC—basically it can replace an entire keyboard and mouse plus a media pad given the variety of controls there are.
This interface is so much better than TV remotes. It makes typing a lot easier, and the touchpad works smoothly for navigating when I'm using the browser app on my Firestick. Everything feels responsive and intuitive.
If I had name a few quirks: the mini keyboard is limited to saving one Bluetooth device profile, so you would have to re-pair or get another one if you want to use BT for several devices. Another small quirk being the touchpad might tend to need a wipe occasionally if you want to keep it pristine. No dealbreakers personally.
From my use, I really can't fault it for such small things considering how well it meets my needs. No regrets. Great value.
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Alex L.
★★★★★
Nice Mini Keyboard with Handy Backlight, but Not a Full Remote Replacement
This mini keyboard is a bit larger than I expected, but that actually makes it more comfortable to type with my thumbs. The backlight is a good touch. It’s especially useful when using it in a dark room.
It worked well with my Samsung TV using the included dongle. I could navigate menus with the circular touchpad, but I couldn’t figure out how to access the TV’s main home menu. The FN key with the home icon only takes me to each app’s home screen. Because of that, it can’t completely replace a standard remote, though it’s a nice companion if you need to type frequently.
If you’re using an Android TV, the key mappings might work better. I also like that it has a built-in rechargeable battery. There’s no need to swap out AAAs like other mini keyboards I’ve used. You can just plug it into a USB-C charger and keep going.
