Rii i8 Wireless Mini Keyboard & Touchpad

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  • @molonlabe9602
    @molonlabe9602 7 лет назад +4

    I bought one of these a few months back and it has worked flawlessly with my Pi 3 and any computer I've tested it with. My model does not have the rechargeable battery nor does it have the back lit keyboard. I'm still using the same batteries that I started with. These units have a sleep function when turned on and not used and good range. Worth every bit of US $10 that I spent.

  • @idahagglund524
    @idahagglund524 5 лет назад +32

    I swear this dude is a time traveller from the 90's. Can you do a video of tech from the 2040 next? :D Would be fun to see if self-driving cars ever became a thing.

    • @dnoodspodu1159
      @dnoodspodu1159 3 года назад +5

      He has already done that
      You just do not see because you are living in a different timeline

    • @idahagglund524
      @idahagglund524 3 года назад

      @@dnoodspodu1159 #Mindblown

    • @accountoffline4960
      @accountoffline4960 3 года назад

      Uhhh self driving cars already exist you never heard of tesla?

    • @idahagglund524
      @idahagglund524 3 года назад +1

      @@accountoffline4960 You calling Tesla selfdriving? I dare you to let go of the wheel in less than ideal visibility and a lot of curves in the road. 🤣

    • @RichardClaessens
      @RichardClaessens 2 года назад

      You have heard of Mr Tesla right and his self-driving cars yeah it's a thing

  • @DONK8008
    @DONK8008 5 лет назад +18

    Picked up one of these today. Was the backlit version and it's awesome.

  • @wmcapriceforum
    @wmcapriceforum 5 лет назад +8

    Thanks for a very helpful review. I received mine today. It is the i8+ model. Compared to the one in this review, I notice it uses microUSB (rather than mini-USB of the original i8) and has a non-accessible integrated battery. The keyboard has white backlighting, with three modes (off, dim, bright) that automatically turn off after about 30 seconds of not being used. There are many cheap imitations online which are probably the ones generating all the complaints. This is a comprehensive, lightweight and quality unit that I am very pleased with. Cheers.

  • @gizmaticopappy1524
    @gizmaticopappy1524 5 лет назад +9

    I bought one of these about a year ago. It is phenomenal for the $15.00 I spent on it. Would definitely buy another one (and probably will!!)

  • @fatefulcoma
    @fatefulcoma 7 лет назад +9

    I have used one of the Keyboards on a Smart TV which is ideal for that kind of configuration makes typing a hell of a lot easier in my opinion.

  • @admiralalcatraz6080
    @admiralalcatraz6080 7 лет назад +7

    I have bought a VERY similar unit for Amazon for about £8 shipped. Mine is made by Caseflex, I use it for my media player PC because its at the other end of the room. Useful for media playback or youtube but not that good for typing intensive tasks. But I suppose that was the intention when it was designed. Great video Thanks :)

  • @ScullyBrewing
    @ScullyBrewing 7 лет назад +2

    I got this as part of a pack with my RPi 2, have no complaints!

  • @mycolbartlett764
    @mycolbartlett764 7 лет назад +5

    Q: Do you recall how long it took to charge up (fresh, new out of the box) ?
    A: I just found out. It only took about 45 minutes to fully charge. The red light stays on when plugged in and charging.
    The blue light stays on when it's charged. :)
    Thanks again.

  • @Praxibetel-Ix
    @Praxibetel-Ix 4 месяца назад +1

    Came for the keyboard, stayed for the twiddly squiddly and of course, Ex-plaaaaaaaai-ning Com-puuuuters. Never, ever disappointed with this channel.

  • @raydeen2k
    @raydeen2k 7 лет назад +6

    Got this for my Pi. Love it!

  • @StanislavBruiev
    @StanislavBruiev 7 лет назад +6

    Thanks for the review! I've just bought this keyboard.

  • @TheTruthKiwi
    @TheTruthKiwi 5 лет назад +6

    Typing this on my RGB version and it's brilliant :)

  • @loginregional
    @loginregional 11 месяцев назад +1

    Greetings from the Future! I just got my RII with a backlight and no rubberized finish. Of course, I just blindly typed in RII and up came the home of Mr Scissors.

    • @ExplainingComputers
      @ExplainingComputers  11 месяцев назад

      :)

    • @loginregional
      @loginregional 10 месяцев назад

      In the FUTURE, the i8+ will cost all of _seventeen_ dollars and fifty-nine cents *canajian*. Small flap where you hide your dongle, but batteryless. I bought it for the MyGica running the projector@@ExplainingComputers

  • @davidrowe8747
    @davidrowe8747 2 года назад +2

    Thank you, very helpful. I just bought a i8s, to work with a Frankenstein tower PC that's running Zwift. I was wondering what half of the keys were for! Also struggling to figure out how to scroll, click and drag, etc., but your video explains it clearly. Have also bookmarked your Web site!

  • @jimjulian4443
    @jimjulian4443 2 года назад +1

    The unit will go into sleep mode and disconnect from wifi after a couple of minutes. The unit has to be within 2ft of the receiver device to link. On my TV, I have to turn the TV off and on again wiith the keyboard within 2ft. to link. Either that or unplug the dongle from the back of a wall mounted 55" Smart-TV. A nuisance.

  • @capeman10
    @capeman10 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you sir, I just bought one and could not get it going until I found your video.

  • @kiapandora2094
    @kiapandora2094 5 лет назад +2

    Please make a video describing how to use it for other devices.

  • @Peter.Sky.Walker
    @Peter.Sky.Walker 7 лет назад +8

    I love that you're seat-belted in. It's the small things in life...

  • @Orbit_Corona
    @Orbit_Corona 5 лет назад +1

    Hi and nice video! I ordered one backlit Rii i8 to go along with a tv box for a Christmas gift. I like the solid keys it looks like it would be easy to type on and not so small that its awkward to type on.

  • @icaoberg
    @icaoberg 5 лет назад +2

    I own this model and I love it. I have a desktop in my office connected to a TV on the other side of the wall. The dongle is in the PC and I can use the keyboard on the other side. Has never given me any issues. Maybe I am lucky.

  • @freesaxon6835
    @freesaxon6835 7 лет назад +1

    Very timely, as my brother needs a w/ kB for his TV box

  • @OutpostH
    @OutpostH 7 лет назад

    Good little keyboard. Been using one for a couple of years on my Raspberry Pi XMBC. Still going well.

  • @MatrixGaimz
    @MatrixGaimz 7 лет назад +8

    ur the best tech tuber for beginners continue the great work!!!

    • @Vampier
      @Vampier 7 лет назад +13

      Not only for beginners... Mr. Barnatt explains things really well and puts time and effort into his videos.

    • @MatrixGaimz
      @MatrixGaimz 7 лет назад +1

      VampierMSX yes, I am only young but still know a lot more about computers then my friends and wish to learn more about how computers tick. His videos really help and off-topic videos like this are still great

  • @jimbohendrich4337
    @jimbohendrich4337 4 года назад +2

    i have a cheap Chinese version- its great with Pi but cannot figure how to select the "#" symbol it shares the "3" button.

  • @ruebensfilms
    @ruebensfilms 2 года назад +1

    Can't customize volume controls to work with my soundbar attached to my tv. That really sucks!

  • @annewalsh6877
    @annewalsh6877 7 лет назад +3

    Thank you! My husband tried it and it worked! Thanks so much!

  • @leloodallasmultipass
    @leloodallasmultipass 7 лет назад +1

    this is the first thing im writing with my Rii. I do wish they'd line up the keys a little better; they're all aligned in a perfect grid, which is not how keyboards usually are.. pretty sure this soft touch coating will eventually look super greasy!

  • @SproutyPottedPlant
    @SproutyPottedPlant 7 лет назад +4

    I have one, wouldn't mind getting the backlit version 🙂

  • @DLiberator78
    @DLiberator78 7 лет назад +6

    This looks like a really great portable keyboard and as you have stated has all the keys that one might require. I think I will purchase one for my Pi.
    Thanks for another excellent review.

  • @krisg6480
    @krisg6480 5 лет назад +3

    Concise and very helpful! Thanks so much.

  • @foofan1974
    @foofan1974 6 месяцев назад +1

    That was great...thanks for making the video.

  • @aakziommedia
    @aakziommedia 2 года назад +1

    Hi,
    volume buttons aren't working on Amazon Firestick ... almost everything else seems to work ... anybody else have problem with the vol buttons on amazon firestick ? Any way it can be fixed so the volume buttons work on the firestick ?
    thanks.

  • @lorderectus1849
    @lorderectus1849 2 года назад +1

    I run my raspberry pi 8gig this way relaxing 😎 on the lounge running twister 🌪 OS!

  • @DerekWalker55
    @DerekWalker55 7 лет назад +3

    Good review thanks, I would like to see how well it functions with Kodi

  • @bsheldon2000
    @bsheldon2000 Год назад

    Even though the dongle version of this device is wireless, it has one benefit that wired keyboards have. It uses the same drivers as the wired keyboard uses, so no need for any OS bluetooth support or configuration. Which comes in handy if you need to change a bios setting, have a multiboot menu or just need to configure bluetooth for your bluetooth keyboard and mouse. I bought the exact same one of those keyboards, as I didn't want to carry around a giant wired keyboard. I saw someone spill a little coffee on their laptop the other day, that caused a few keys not to work. If they had one of those, they could still have used their laptop. And for the super low price, why not have one as a backup.

  • @hernandezknives
    @hernandezknives 2 года назад +1

    I used this video today. Thanks

  • @cugir321
    @cugir321 2 года назад +1

    i wonder how u turn an android box off with it. cont alt del reboots but nothing keeps it off

  • @puia2704
    @puia2704 5 лет назад +2

    i dont know why your face is so funny, every time look your video i ve braight with smile

  • @darrylludwig4556
    @darrylludwig4556 4 года назад +1

    I wish sleep mode was adjustable. It goes to sleep quickly and your first keystroke is lost when you start to type, as that stroke does nothing but bring it back online.

  • @squiddymute
    @squiddymute 4 года назад +1

    i have a similar one but the trackpad is crappy , cursor skips a lot and it’s not very precise , i wish there was something portable with a quality touchpad like the ones on mac book pros but smaller

  • @MatthewSuffidy
    @MatthewSuffidy 10 месяцев назад

    I just got one of those and the biggest problem I have with it is I would like to use all those mouse buttons on the sides and not like accidentally click on things. So it would be great if there was like a fn click or something so it no longer issued mouse button commands from the touchscreen.

    • @anthonygross226
      @anthonygross226 5 месяцев назад

      some mouse/touchpad settings in the control panel has a "tap to click" option that is on by default. Make sure the mini keyboard is connected so the option is available for you to disable

  • @mrfrog8502
    @mrfrog8502 7 лет назад

    This keyboard is functional and has a decent range. The only annoying thing is it takes long to reconnect so if you leave it on and then after some time start typing on it it will miss first few letters.

  • @paawansharmas
    @paawansharmas 7 лет назад +1

    Nice and patient explanation

  • @zakiyamanikhan1724
    @zakiyamanikhan1724 4 года назад +1

    Hello Sir, today I used it today for the first time on android tv box. It's really awesome. But one thing i cannot get is the right click. Specially when i am browsing the internet on Google Chrome. Can you please solve this problem ??

  • @chrisg8325
    @chrisg8325 4 месяца назад

    I just got one the blue light stays on (paired) but nothing happens when I press a button

  • @briand6343
    @briand6343 7 лет назад +1

    Love the curtains man.

  • @awaisyousaf
    @awaisyousaf 6 лет назад +1

    Awesome video. Really loved your explanation!

  • @DaDigger
    @DaDigger 7 лет назад

    Excellent as usual. I see you're a fan of Marine Bay Sands in Singapore. Me also.

  • @TheNZJester
    @TheNZJester 7 лет назад

    I have a device that looks very similar to it in the same shape but smaller with round keys. Mine has the track-pad under the keyboard and runs off 3 AAA batteries called the Measy GP800.
    I might just upgrade to that one though as it looks better than what I have.

  • @KLCubing
    @KLCubing 4 года назад +1

    how do u connect to ipad it said u can but idk how

  • @mickgibson370
    @mickgibson370 7 лет назад

    I bought 2 of them! If you are not typing for 15 seconds it turn off and then it told 5 seconds to turn back on. Although the battery would last for months!

  • @farieddebruyns338
    @farieddebruyns338 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks. I battled to understand the mini keyboard, which is a Chinese clone of this one, but the instructions
    were'nt clear to me, as well as the videos I have seen. Thanks again.

  • @khungbokhonggian2952
    @khungbokhonggian2952 3 года назад

    My keyboard has a red light showing for a while there and the mouse hangs, then it works but then the mouse lags again.

  • @MARYOLIONHEART
    @MARYOLIONHEART 4 года назад +1

    Can you put a tutorial of how to make this keyboard to learn functions from old TV remote to this one ?

  • @lorderectus1849
    @lorderectus1849 2 года назад +1

    I have something similar here same design but it’s called a “Mini Keyboard ⌨️ “!

  • @bina5113
    @bina5113 7 лет назад

    The mouse bit doesn't work with Kodi 17. I can see the cursor which is annoyingly offset by waaay too much, but the most irritating thing is that the mouse clicks do absolutely nothing now. Worked fine in Kodi 16 and still fine in SPMC so it's not the Rii itself.

  • @johannbrummer6764
    @johannbrummer6764 6 лет назад +1

    Thanx for replying, i do enjoy your videos, please keep it up!

  • @bosnianviking
    @bosnianviking 5 лет назад +1

    How to Unlock this keyboard, i lock it with fn+F1

  • @joshuayoder2017
    @joshuayoder2017 5 лет назад +1

    I ordered a backlit version yesterday

  • @freddyfredrickson
    @freddyfredrickson 7 лет назад

    That's the same one I have for my Pi 3. It's glitchy like most cheap Chinese products. But it does work well enough for my needs since my Pi is only being used as a media center.

  • @Hehe_i_scare_you
    @Hehe_i_scare_you Год назад +1

    i have the rii ko2+ and its so good and small

  • @milhouse14
    @milhouse14 2 года назад

    How do you turn off the auto sleep feature? It's annoying to keep waking up the keyboard.

  • @scottmccluremcclure3916
    @scottmccluremcclure3916 5 лет назад +1

    I have a Samsung un55j6201 without Bluetooth does anyone know what keyboard I need

  • @davidplayhard
    @davidplayhard 7 лет назад

    if they removed the track pad and replaced whatever that thing is on the top right with an analog stick.
    allowed to adjust the sensitivity settings.
    and maybe make the device itself a but larger I'd say it was pretty good.

  • @CutieRingoJoy
    @CutieRingoJoy 4 года назад +1

    Nice for traveling

  • @kvintner1700
    @kvintner1700 7 лет назад

    Fantastic! Love the videos. Could you do a unlocking your keyboards special functions video? Also how to program hot keys. Thanks for all the great work.

  • @miciso666
    @miciso666 6 лет назад +1

    seems i got a ripoff version the site claims this is a RII one but a different model i informed them and they asked me u can send it back on a full refund... but i think ill keep it for my raspberry and laptop :( sad it wont work on a phone

  • @ralphjosephrjm326
    @ralphjosephrjm326 2 года назад +1

    how to turn off tv with that remote?

  • @ironnerd2511
    @ironnerd2511 5 лет назад +1

    Chris, thanks for another great video. I scrolled through the comments, and searched Wikipedia trying to answer my own question, but did not reach a conclusion. So here is it:
    Why not the blue tooth version for your video? It looks to me it would be more flexible, allowing connection to smartphones and tablets. At first I thought it was because the Raspberry Pi had no Bluetooth connectivity, but Wikipedia proved me wrong:
    "The Raspberry Pi 3 and Pi Zero W (wireless) are equipped with 2.4 GHz WiFi 802.11n (150 Mbit/s) andBluetooth 4.1 (24 Mbit/s)... The Raspberry Pi 3B+ features dual-band IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, ..."
    Please tell me the advantages of one vs the other.

  • @jimsmindonline
    @jimsmindonline 7 лет назад

    I have one, the main annoyance is no INS button.
    A real pain when dealing with pasting in Linux.

  • @warthog733
    @warthog733 6 лет назад

    I have a virtually identical keyboard that came with a Q Android TV Box. I can find no way to control the "zoom in" and "zoom out" functionality, without which browsing the web is virtually impossible.

  • @mycolbartlett764
    @mycolbartlett764 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks mate. I needed this :) Texas

  • @CheckTechNow
    @CheckTechNow 7 лет назад

    seems pretty Solid.. i m doing to get one soon. thanks

  • @ceh4702
    @ceh4702 5 лет назад +1

    My question is how log do batteries last? Most things work right out of the box. My logitech wireless keyboard will last for weeks and runs off of 2 AA batteries.

  • @dnoodspodu1159
    @dnoodspodu1159 3 года назад

    Unfortunately you have not tested all those special keys
    I had once an early model of Logitech keyboard with extra buttons- they would work for Media Player Classic but not in Winamp

  • @icyjaam
    @icyjaam Год назад +1

    that was s goood explaination, thanks

  • @zayaanbinusman7855
    @zayaanbinusman7855 2 месяца назад +2

    Can it be connected by Bluetooth?

    • @gag_singh
      @gag_singh 2 месяца назад

      1:40 No, as informed in the video but there are other versions that can be controlled via bluetooth

  • @adigitalsmith
    @adigitalsmith 4 года назад +1

    mine stopped working blue light does not stay on it wont pair i tried everything from hitting the FN=F1 key to the E key on the right of the trackpad to pair i tried a new battery i tried connecting it to usb into the amazon tv box and nothing nada i think its an internal controller issue

    • @anthonygross226
      @anthonygross226 5 месяцев назад

      I had similar issue, was able to reset by holding ESC for 5 seconds. Hope that helps

  • @Glen45
    @Glen45 7 лет назад

    Excellent and thorough as always. Suggestion. Could you make a self powered stand alone pc system? e.g. raspberry Pi, monitor, solar panel, 12v battery etc guide? Would this be possible? Keep up the good work!

    • @ExplainingComputers
      @ExplainingComputers  7 лет назад

      It would indeed be possible -- eg using a USB power bank for power.

  • @baudelio79
    @baudelio79 6 лет назад +2

    Im having a problem i just can't pait it to my amazon fire stick help me please...

    • @ExplainingComputers
      @ExplainingComputers  6 лет назад +1

      You will need the BlueTooth version of the keyboard -- the model shown here is dongle only.

  • @dreamphantltd
    @dreamphantltd 4 года назад

    Does this wake up a windows 10 laptop from sleep? I have a clone of this but it doesnt wake the laptop, i either have to use another wireless mouse just to wake it or go to the laptop physically to wake it.

  • @TheNZJester
    @TheNZJester 7 лет назад

    I was wondering if that battery was the same type as found in older Nokia phones?
    A few years back I had a cheap MP4 player that had a similar looking battery and it was the exact same form factor as my Nokia phone at the time. I could use its battery as a spare for my Nokia as the size and contact positions was identical and I have seen other rechargeable Chinese devices using the same battery.

  • @CHRISFIRSTCADCAM
    @CHRISFIRSTCADCAM 4 года назад +1

    Excellent. How reset this devices? Thanks

  • @deanoflip7459
    @deanoflip7459 4 года назад

    Could anyone please help me, and tell me what button or button,s I use, to do right click, for copy/paste, like where I would normally use the right pad button just below my Cursor Pad on a Laptop or PC....Would be most grateful thanks...

  • @ReeseAnderson
    @ReeseAnderson 7 лет назад +7

    Lovely curtains... ;)

  • @user-zo7oq2rc7d
    @user-zo7oq2rc7d 4 года назад +1

    Cool video but please does it work on ipads?

    • @ExplainingComputers
      @ExplainingComputers  4 года назад

      The version shown might work if you have an iPad with a USB port to plug in the dongle. But there are others versions of this unit with Bluetooth connectivity, and those should pair and work with an iPad.

  • @diegocastro6826
    @diegocastro6826 4 года назад

    How can I activate the scroll function of the direction buttons? When I push them, they work as a touchpad.

  • @mladenmilic6013
    @mladenmilic6013 2 года назад

    Which button should I use on this keyboard to step back on android tv? the back button does not work as on the TV remote. Thanks

  • @ALSALAZAR1985
    @ALSALAZAR1985 7 лет назад

    I got a white one. works good enough for Netflix on the PC.

  • @coryfernandez1879
    @coryfernandez1879 5 лет назад +1

    I can’t get mine to pair to my fire stick... It’s plugged and connected to my fire stick and I had it paired , then I pressed fn and it started blinking but it also stoped pairing . I turned my keyboard off to restart it and it’s still not pairing with my fire stick. My mini keyboard don’t have a blue tooth button on it.

    • @ExplainingComputers
      @ExplainingComputers  5 лет назад

      The Rii i8 I show in the video uses a USB dongle for connectivity, and does not have Bluetooth. Some Rii keyboards do have Bluetooth. But it yours does not, it cannot be paired to a Bluetooth device I'm afraid.

  • @Alew20
    @Alew20 4 года назад +2

    i have a huge problem, i conected it to a laptop and it worked fine, but then a put it in a Desktop pc and stopped working, I tried to put back on la laptop but nothing happend, and it´s olny a couple days since i bought it. it`s full charger.

    • @RangelGabriel
      @RangelGabriel 3 года назад

      Got it fixed?

    • @Alew20
      @Alew20 3 года назад

      @@RangelGabriel nah.

    • @RangelGabriel
      @RangelGabriel 3 года назад

      @@Alew20 isn't there a reset button or so?

    • @Alew20
      @Alew20 3 года назад

      @@RangelGabriel
      It is supposed to have it but when I reset it nothing happened. Supposedly we have to press two buttons at the same time, but like I said, nothing happened. Being so cheap, I decided not to worry and threw it away. I'll buy another one in a couple of days ... and won't put it on the pc.

    • @Alew20
      @Alew20 3 года назад

      @@RangelGabriel Another thing that happened was that when I placed it inside the pc, my pc stopped picking up the wifi signal, and the mouse also stopped working. when i unplugged it i had to reset my pc to get the mouse and wifi working again. And that's when I tried again to put it on the smart TV and on another laptop but it didn't work anymore.

  • @stephenmorrish
    @stephenmorrish 7 лет назад

    I have a very similar device from Tonbux. It appears to be almost identical.

  • @dirkwetzel2043
    @dirkwetzel2043 7 лет назад

    where is the menu key when using Kodi?

  • @RichardClaessens
    @RichardClaessens 2 года назад

    So I picked up an older Rii
    And a thrift store for four bucks ....
    no dongle
    But I can probably get one of those for about another four or five dollars but since they sell on Amazon for $14 and I'm out 8 or $10 not such a good deal....
    Still it might be fun to have a little keyboard that you can work from the couch.
    I think mine is the rii i 6 it looks a little different than the one in this video

  • @davidlutz4303
    @davidlutz4303 5 лет назад

    I feel like he's just telling me a bedtime story, very relaxing just listing to him talk XD

  • @luigiprovencher8888
    @luigiprovencher8888 4 месяца назад

    What's the shortcut key on the Rio i4 for screenshots? There's no Print Screen key.

  • @architekt3110
    @architekt3110 5 лет назад

    I am unable to use my keyboard while charging . I do not know if should be like that?

  • @southdotvista
    @southdotvista 6 лет назад

    i have exact same keyboard but different brand, my keys have got mixed up eg when i press '2' i get 3, if i press '4' i get 5, when i press backspace i get '=' symbol...all the letters seem to be fine, how can i fix this if possible, keyboard connected to a laptop using latest version of windows

  • @neelupandey5473
    @neelupandey5473 2 года назад

    How can I use it my wireless receiver stop working