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Type2Phone for Mac

Use your Mac as a keyboard for your iOS device.

$9.99
In English
Version 3.1.2
4.5
Based on 4 user rates

Type2Phone overview

Type2Phone lets you use your Mac to type on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation). It works just like a Bluetooth keyboard: no additional app is needed.

  • Use your Mac's full-sized keyboard with your iPhone and iPad
  • Paste passwords, addresses, etc. from your Mac to your mobile device
  • Type texts, tweets, status updates, etc.
  • Reply to emails on accounts configured only on your iOS device
  • Control your Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation)
  • Use a single keyboard with all your Apple devices
Features
  • Connects automatically as you start typing
  • Disconnects when idle or sent to the background (optional)
  • Command-Tab in and out of Type2Phone
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts for all your devices
  • Copy-paste text from Mac to iPhone, iPad or Apple TV
  • AppleScript to automate text input
  • Support for Mac OS X dictation (10.8 or later)
  • Support for TextExpander on Mac
  • Support for iOS Voice Over

What’s new in version 3.1.2

Version 3.1.2:
  • Fixes a bug where Type2Phone failed to notice the initial connection from an iOS device

Type2Phone for Mac

$9.99
In English
Version 3.1.2

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4.5

(6 Reviews of Type2Phone)

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Wchiseler
Wchiseler
Nov 23 2015
3.0
4.5
Nov 23 2015
4.5
Version: 3.0
Generally works with an Android phone, surprisingly well, considering it's not designed for Android.
Marcossi
Marcossi
Aug 27 2014
2.6
0.0
Aug 27 2014
0.0
Version: 2.6
Nothing bad about this app. But I hope it's not needed in iOS 8.
Marcossi
Marcossi
Mar 29 2014
2.4
0.0
Mar 29 2014
0.0
Version: 2.4
Sorry no try no buy! And yes it's pathetic when dev reviews his own app. Did you see a dev give himself 2 stars?
Amergin
Amergin
Jun 15 2013
2.1
5.0
Jun 15 2013
5.0
Version: 2.1
Well I'll give this a five-star review and I'm not an employee! I'm an iOS developer and use this to test my apps for bluetooth control - without Type2Phone I'd have to continually have to be switching on and off bluetooth pedals etc. It works perfectly for my needs and occasionally I find that it's connected when I need to send an sms or type something on my iPad - so I just type it using the iMac's keyboard - couldn't be easier.
Foulger
Foulger
Apr 11 2013
2.0.3
4.0
Apr 11 2013
4.0
Version: 2.0.3
Give them a break Guys, Houdaspot is a fantastic app and I have been dealing with this developer for a long time. As usual, if you dont like the product, dont buy it. For goodness sake, let the guy have a little slack!!
Wchiseler
Wchiseler
Nov 23 2015
4.5
Nov 23 2015
4.5
Version: null
Amergin
Amergin
Jun 15 2013
5.0
Jun 15 2013
5.0
Version: null
Foulger
Foulger
Apr 11 2013
4.0
Apr 11 2013
4.0
Version: null
Alopex
Alopex
Nov 13 2011
4.5
Nov 13 2011
4.5
Version: null