How to Use a Keyboard Case or Stylus with Xiaomi Tablet / Phone
Xiaomi tablets (Xiaomi Pad 6, 6 Pro, 7) and large-screen phones support keyboards and styluses, turning them into powerful productivity devices.
Xiaomi Smart Pen (Official Stylus)
The Xiaomi Smart Pen and Xiaomi Focus Pen are designed for Xiaomi Pad series:
How to pair:
1. Attach the Xiaomi Smart Pen to the magnetic side of Xiaomi Pad — it pairs automatically and begins charging wirelessly
2. A notification confirms pairing
Features:
- 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity (Focus Pen 2)
- Low latency (9ms) for natural writing feel
- Double-tap to switch between pen and eraser
- Works in Notes, Office apps, and drawing apps
Compatible apps: Xiaomi Notes, WPS Office, Squid, Adobe Fresco, GoodNotes (Android version)
Xiaomi Keyboard Folio Case
For Xiaomi Pad 6 / 7 series:
How to connect:
1. Attach the keyboard case to the Xiaomi Pad via the pogo-pin magnetic connector
2. HyperOS recognizes it automatically — no Bluetooth pairing needed
3. The on-screen keyboard is automatically hidden when physical keyboard is detected
Keyboard shortcuts: The Xiaomi keyboard case supports standard Android shortcuts (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Win key for app switcher, etc.)
Third-Party Bluetooth Keyboards with Xiaomi Phones
Any Bluetooth keyboard works with Xiaomi phones:
1. Put keyboard in pairing mode
2. Settings → Bluetooth → pair the keyboard
3. When connected, the on-screen keyboard hides automatically
Recommended for travel: Foldable Bluetooth keyboards (Jelly Comb, iClever) pair with both Xiaomi tablets and phones.
Stylus for Xiaomi Phones (Third-Party)
Xiaomi phones don't have built-in stylus support (no Wacom digitizer), but capacitive styluses (rubber-tip) work on all touchscreens for basic note-taking. For precision, use Xiaomi Pad instead.
