Satechi Bluetooth Extended Keypad (Space Grey)

Very easy, just charge first on USB C, connect via bluetooth link, open system settings.Very simple to setup keyboard shortcuts for the Function keys, which do work well with the 13" M2 MacBook Pro.Makes word processing in Pages and Scrivener really easy, as well as basic maths data entry.Of course there's plenty of games which work well with numeric keys, so you can use it with Windows PCs.

I use it both with my personal MacBook and with my Windows laptop at work, works fine.Easy to to get Bluetooth connected and battery feels like it lasts forever.It came with scratches at the bottom plastic part, it doesn’t bother me bc it’s in the bottom, but still, just to point it out.

A great match for the Apple wireless compact keyboard

An almost perfect match for the Apple wireless compact keyboard.... except:+ the travel is better/longer- the caps and keys are just a little bit different in color to the Apple keyboardBut, bottom line a great addition to the Apple wireless compact: well done Satechi!

Decent quality, limited usage

So this product may be useful for someone who need >just< the keypad or has a very specific use for this device.It is in my opinion unusable (by design) for combined usage with a main keyboard (that was my intention).The reason for this is, that you can't do any of the Cmd, Ctrl or Alt combination with the keys between the "main" keyboard and this keypad. That is OK for the numbers maybe, but imagine you want to use this with a Mac (like I did) and want to just do Cmd+Left or Right arrow to jump at the start or end of a line. Well, you can't.About the charging - the keyboard has a USB-C port, that can only be connected to USB-A chargers. It says in the manual that it wont charge from USB-C port. Don't ask me why as I don't know.

Disappointing

A lot of things wrong with this keypad:1. Even though it was advertised next to a space gray MacBook Pro (they have since deleted this image), the "space gray" color is totally different than the space gray MacBook Pro. I literally have the same computer (space gray MacBook Pro with Touch Bar that they used in the product image) and the color is totally different in real life. So if you have a "space gray" Apple computer, the "space gray" keypad will look totally different.2. The numbers and symbols aren't actually printed on the keys. They're just stickers on black keys. How cheap is that.3. Is it just me or should the backspace arrow be pointing left?4. Overall feel is cheap and plasticky (maybe its just a metal coating?), so if you're expecting Apple-like ... MoreA lot of things wrong with this keypad:1. Even though it was advertised next to a space gray MacBook Pro (they have since deleted this image), the "space gray" color is totally different than the space gray MacBook Pro. I literally have the same computer (space gray MacBook Pro with Touch Bar that they used in the product image) and the color is totally different in real life. So if you have a "space gray" Apple computer, the "space gray" keypad will look totally different.2. The numbers and symbols aren't actually printed on the keys. They're just stickers on black keys. How cheap is that.3. Is it just me or should the backspace arrow be pointing left?4. Overall feel is cheap and plasticky (maybe its just a metal coating?), so if you're expecting Apple-like build quality, you will be disappointed.For the price, you would expect a higher quality keypad that matches the look and feel of a MacBook keyboard. In one word: disappointing.

For Occasional Number-Crunchers

I find that a narrow keyboard without a numeric keypad makes my hand hurt less, I think from the reduced travel distance between the "home row" and the mouse.But when I do crunch numbers, a 10-key keypad saves time. This is a modern one, styled to match Apple's Magic Keyboard.It's a beautiful product, the keys have a nice feel, and I had no problems pairing or using it.A USB backup mode would be wise. You can use the keypad while charging it, but it cannot send keypress data over USB.What would also be nice would be a small LCD display and a standalone calculator mode. Satechi had such a product, but it is now discontinued.

Great product for its price!

It works really well, pretty straightforward to set up and use. Build quality is really good - but not "Apple product" good. :) Base/frame is aluminium and sturdy - but the keys feel and look like their made from lesser quality plastic. But the key travel is deep enough for comfort and it definitely gets the job done - no lag. Great value for money indeed!

Keypad could be better

Definitely not space grey as suggested. Works well and well made but does not match my space grey MacBook Pro. Would give it 5 stars if the color was correct. Very disappointed.

Lifesaver for After Effects

I just got a brand new MacBook Pro Max M1 and it's amazing in every way .... except it doesn't have a number pad and that makes editing in After Effects cumbersome. That being said this dumb little device is wonderful. It synced easily and works great.My only complaint is the color is darker than it appears in the image, so it doesn't match the Space Grey of the MacBook Pro I have. Super nitpicky but still, for the $ I'd like it to be a perfect match.

Wonderful addition

I'm glad Satechi came up with this idea as this separate numerical keyboard isn't available on Apple website except for when buying a full length keyboard that includes the numerical keys. The Bluetooth Extended Keyboard is like having a separate calculator with addition functionality keys. It is also a perfect match to Apple standard Bluetooth keyboard. Thanks Satechi Team!