Orbit Writer
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13.2 Using the Bluetooth Connection
Bluetooth is a technology that wirelessly connects devices, such as the Orbit
Writer, to host devices, such as phones, tablets, and computers. For example,
when using an iPhone with VoiceOver, you can control the iPhone with the keys
and buttons on the Orbit Writer.
If the Orbit Writer is on, when you wake up or turn on the host device, it connects
]99automatically. When the host device enters sleep mode or is turned off, Orbit
Writer disconnects and waits for the host to wake and open the connection again.
For the SRP protocol, it is currently not possible to wake up the host from the
braille keyboard on the Orbit Writer, but for the Keyboard-HID protocol, you can
wake the host as you can with Bluetooth keyboard.
For the SRP protocol, there are only two ways to wake up a host:
•
Pressing the Power button
•
Receiving notification
To pair and connect the Orbit Writer to a host device, see the Bluetooth section
for the device type.
Connecting Android with Bluetooth
Connecting Windows with Bluetooth
Connecting ChromeBook with Bluetooth
13.3 iOS Devices
You can only connect iOS using Bluetooth. The iOS devices support SRP and
Keyboard-HID protocol for the Bluetooth channels. The desired protocol can be
selected on the Orbit Writer.
13.3.1 Connecting iOS with Bluetooth
Connecting Orbit Writer to an iOS device provides the ability to type and control
the iOS device with the Orbit Writer keyboard and directional buttons.
Follow these steps to pair and connect with the iOS device over Bluetooth when
SRP protocol is selected:
1. On the iOS device, go to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver, and turn
the VoiceOver on.
2. On the Orbit Writer, activate the desired Bluetooth channel. E.g. To
activate the Bluetooth channel 1 press and release Space + Left Arrow +
