Macally Bluetooth Number Pad for Laptop - Wireless Numeric Keypad - 22 Key Numeric Keypad for Data Entry, Numpad Compatible with MacBook, iPad, iPhone, iOS, Laptop, PC, Android

I purchased this bluetooth keypad with a very specific goal in mind—and this turned out to be tremendously successful, truly exceeding expectations. In order to be able to watch Netflix movies with subtitles both in the original language and in English, I use the Chrome extension, “Language Learning with Netflix”. However, since this extension currently only works with Chrome and when Chrome is running on an actual computer, this means I must use HDMI output from the computer into a TV monitor. A beauty of the system, though, is the ability to move quickly back and forth, pause, and the like—which is controlled by using the up, down, left, and right arrow buttons on the computer’s keypad. Well, with this relatively inexpensive remote keypad that includes the 4 arrow keys, all can be accomplished while sitting at a comfortable viewing distance, with great ease. And because the remote is so lightweight, simply holding it in one’s hand continuously is essentially effortless. The arrow keys are extremely easy to locate just by feel, so one’s eyes never need to leave the screen. The device connected to my MacBook Pro laptop very easily. I use the on-off switch to turn it off after use to save battery life (theoretically, although I haven’t yet had to do a battery change, despite many hours of usage). And then when I switch it back on, it connects back to the computer almost instantly, with no fiddling needed on my part. As a bonus, the number keys themselves have further usefulness when using this system, since they can be used to slow down or speed up playback speed. Highly recommended product.

Initially thought it was DOA because it wouldn't turn on. Tried a different battery than the one supplied but still no joy. Tried one more trick - cycled the on-off button very firmly several times back and forth, and voila! It came to life. So if yours doesn't respond right away, work that one-off button a bit! Once paired to my MacBook Pro 14" 2021 M-1 Max, it worked fine. I did some data entry into an Excel spreadsheet and it worked perfectly. Haven't tried speed entry but I am very used to 10 key calculators in office work, so I wasn't particularly slow. It caught every keypress. This unit is plastic, not aluminum like the MBP, but it is the right color (Space Grey) and matches the laptop well. I would certainly like an aluminum unit with backlit keys, but am happy with this inexpensive alternative because it does the job I need done - entering numbers in spreadsheets. We'll see about battery life and durability and I'll amend the review if anything glaring comes up. For now, it's a good buy at a very reasonable price and it works. UPDATE As of August 6 it is still going strong (a month or so on the original battery). I do remember to turn it off when not in use, so that does extend battery life. I don't trust the auto-off on any device. If you use it with a MacPro or iPad, get the app "pCalc". This little number pad enters directly into the calculator app, and using RPN logic it runs as fast as you can type. Revising the rating from 4 to 5 stars.

It works and connects easily to Bluetooth devices. Battery holds up and the scissor switch is high quality enough for what it is. The base will concave inwards pressing the “5” key so that key is really squishy.

Easy to use. Very helpful if your computer does not have the number pad

Bought this 4 months ago, but it totally stopped working. If they send me a new one quickly, and easily without me needing to pay for shipping to send this old one back and get a new one then I'll update this review. When it was working, it was fine. The first time each day that I'd use it would lag for that first keypress, but otherwise stayed connected and was mostly as responsive as the normal keyboard on my macbook pro. Construction of the case is just thin plastic, but that was fine with me so long as the components inside would've been able to last more than four months. For reference before determining it was broken - I did all the test, changed the battery - I can't get it in pairing mode, no LED comes on, so it is pretty clear it is dead as a doornail.

Very easy to connect and works great. Quality is great, it fell a few times but still works well.

Works solidly and doesn't feel cheap. Key press feels good too

I bought this numerical key pad for doing my taxes because I hate using the number keys in a straight row on my MacBook Pro. It was really easy to pair it to my MacBook Pro. The angle of the face was perfect. The size of the keys are perfect. Didn’t have any missed typed numbers or missing numbers on my tax forms. And being Bluetooth, you can put it wherever it’s comfortable for you with no wire to get in your way.