USB keyboard for youtube videos? I was curious to know how the youtube menu works? If we wanted to search for a video, can we insert a USB keyboard or do we have to manually "type" each letter with the remote? Thanks for the help! USB keyboard for youtube videos? I was curious to know how the youtube menu works? If we wanted to search for a video, can we insert a USB keyboard or do we have to manually "type" each... » Read More USB keyboard for youtube videos? I was curious to know how the youtube menu works? If we wanted to search for a video, can we insert a USB keyboard or do we have to manually "type" each letter with the remote? Thanks for the help! « Show Less
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I try to manage my Favorites from my computer and use that. But unfortunately that can be a mess on the LG. I only have 29 items on my Favorites list. Yet on the LG, some of them do not appear at all, while others appear without any name. And some just won't load. I keep checking for updates, but nothing. And this is nearly a year after this TV was released. I like my TV, but my experience with Netcast in general suggests that LG doesn't plan to enhance it at all. They really need to add Amazon VOD and improve YouTube.
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You have to type in each letter with the remote. It will try to help you out by offering guesses, but it's still the clunkiest feature of the device.Since it will pull up your favorites, you can find them on your computer, add them as a favorite, and then play them on the TV. That's what I do anyway.
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Shawn, the USB cable is only for charging the internal battery of the keyboard. I connected it to my laptop and all it does is charge the battery. The instruction manual doesn't mention about USB keyboard functionality. But I could be wrong.
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thanks for the info... unfortunately i bought the stupid external keyboard before reading this :P
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I bought the USB dongle for my Tab 3 and I've used it for USB jump-drives, my camera, my phone to share the data, and just cause you asked and I wanted to know. Why yes it does work with a USB keyboard. You might want to consider getting a small bluetooth keyboard just for ease. That's what I normally use with my tablet, but the USB keyboard works just as well with the dongle.
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I no longer have the TV to test. I do have a new Sony 65" Ultra HD TV now. It has 3 USB inputs. I tried 3 different keyboards in each input port and each time I got a message "does not support this USB device." All of my keyboards are Apple. They are from 2001, 2003, & 2008. I use a bluetooth keyboard with AppleTV but cannot get the TV to recognize it. Going thru the on screen guide I found that under "other devices" it did list USB. The only thing it had under it was external storage with the image of a thumb drive. It spoke about pictures. Try surfing to the on screen guide and see if it gives you the same info. I no longer have the TV to test. I do have a new Sony 65" Ultra HD TV now. It has 3 USB inputs. I tried 3 different keyboards in each input port and each time I got a message "does not support this USB device." All of my keyboards are Apple. They are from 2001, 2003, & 2008. I use a bluetooth keyboard with AppleTV but cannot get the TV to recognize it. Going thru the on screen guide I found that under "other devices" it did list USB. The only thing it had under it was external storage with the image of a thumb drive. It spoke about pictures. Try surfing to the on... » Read More I no longer have the TV to test. I do have a new Sony 65" Ultra HD TV now. It has 3 USB inputs. I tried 3 different keyboards in each input port and each time I got a message "does not support this USB device." All of my keyboards are Apple. They are from 2001, 2003, & 2008. I use a bluetooth keyboard with AppleTV but cannot get the TV to recognize it. Going thru the on screen guide I found that under "other devices" it did list USB. The only thing it had under it was external storage with the image of a thumb drive. It spoke about pictures. Try surfing to the on screen guide and see if it gives you the same info. « Show Less
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You know, I don't know the exact answer to that, but I just plugged it into the smart TV in my apartment (no idea what model, it came with the apartment) and it worked! Not all the functionality works obviously, but esc=return, some of the the function keys directed you to the settings menu, mouse click=smart TV mode or settings menu (mouse cursor lets you choose). Typing also works just fine, and the enter key functions as you would expect. You are also able to navigate the smart TV interface with the cursor. The volume and media keys did not function. Hope this helped! I hadn't even thought of using it there. You know, I don't know the exact answer to that, but I just plugged it into the smart TV in my apartment (no idea what model, it came with the apartment) and it worked! Not all the functionality works obviously, but esc=return, some of the the function keys directed you to the settings menu, mouse click=smart TV mode or settings menu (mouse cursor lets you choose). Typing also works just fine, and the enter key functions as you would expect. You are also able to navigate the smart TV interface with the cursor. The volume and media keys did not function. Hope this helped! I hadn't even... » Read More You know, I don't know the exact answer to that, but I just plugged it into the smart TV in my apartment (no idea what model, it came with the apartment) and it worked! Not all the functionality works obviously, but esc=return, some of the the function keys directed you to the settings menu, mouse click=smart TV mode or settings menu (mouse cursor lets you choose). Typing also works just fine, and the enter key functions as you would expect. You are also able to navigate the smart TV interface with the cursor. The volume and media keys did not function. Hope this helped! I hadn't even thought of using it there. « Show Less
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Hey, I don't know about anyone else's keyboard but MINE has two USB ports along the upper edge under the number lock and caps lock lights! They're not on the ends of the keyboard like the Apple keyboards I've used. I use wired mice and I plug the card reader for my camera into them all the time! I also use the USB ports to download books to my Kindle... They're out of sight but they work just fine!
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What about them? Seriously, try to make your questions more specific.I assume you can see from the photos there are no Fx keys. But since iOS doesn't make any use of them (not on the on-screen keyboard either) they would be useless. If you are seeking a bluetooth keyboard for some device that does use Fx keys, then you probably don't want this model. There are others available, including from logitech, that have them. (There is an Fn key for special functions, but that is something different.)
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I'm really not sure, I haven't tried. Maybe contact customer support or youtube it. I'm sure somebody has a tutorial on that. If in doubt, ask Google.
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I couldn't figure out how to use the keys in the remote to enter alphabets. I just use the stock remote to switch the device on and off. For everything else I use a Lenovo mini USB keyboard. If you still want to use the stock remote. The only way is to make the onscreen keyboard pop up and use the arrow keys on the remote or long press the red button and enter into mouse mode to select alphabets on screen. The stock remote had so much potential, if it was done right, but they have totally screwed it up.
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I was watching the Engadget Show yesterday and they mentioned this keyboard does not have a Right-Click button? Can anyone verify that? That would be a pretty big consideration for anyone purchasing this unit for their windows boxes.
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I got a keyboard case as well for mine and its regular USB, it doesn't work at all, got an adapter to put it on the micro USB space, still nothing. I use my old desktop wireless keyboard, and it works in the USB slot unless charger is hooked up, then it types like ten of one letter, or misses other letters.
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My Keytronic keyboard uses a USB connector but I think you can still find Keytronics that use the old-fashioned PS2 connector. USB is the right way to go. I like the feel of the Keytronic keys both for tactile feedback and for size and height of the keys. It is not particularly sleek-looking but I wouldn't have any other brand. And the price is right!
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You may want to watch this video review - it's why I may get this keyboard.www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1V0oj9Vv0Y
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I don't know about within VLC since I don't use it, but I know you can use the arrow keys to fast forward on YouTube in a browser. This unit behaves exactly like a keyboard and track pad/mouse, so if there is a way fast forward in VLC with one of those, this should also work...
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Hi, Pamela:This is exactly what I want to do, putting movies on a USB flash drive. Can you please tell me exactly how you did it? Thanks very much.My email is : syang1@cox.net
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It works on my samsung smart tv defalt keyboard but not on all of the apps keyboard. Example when useing the web browser app it works because web browser uses the smart tv's defalt keyboard but it DON'T work when using hulu or youtube or netflex & meny other apps they use there own defalt keybar at the top of screen.