Type2Phone

Type2Phone turns a Mac into a virtual Bluetooth keyboard for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. The application runs on macOS 10.6.6 or later and emulates a Bluetooth keyboard, allowing the Mac’s built‑in or external keyboard to type directly on the paired iOS device without installing any additional software on the device. Users can copy‑paste text, send passwords and addresses, and control the Apple TV with the same keyboard, and the connection automatically starts when typing begins and can be set to disconnect when idle or when the app is backgrounded.

The tool supports customizable shortcuts, AppleScript automation, macOS dictation, TextExpander, and iOS VoiceOver, providing a range of input options for both standard and accessibility‑focused workflows. Pairing is performed through the standard Bluetooth settings on both the Mac and the iOS device, and the app can be kept running frontmost for continuous use.

Targeted at individuals who already own a Mac and want to avoid a separate physical keyboard, Type2Phone offers a straightforward way to type on mobile Apple devices using the full‑sized Mac keyboard, with feedback indicating high user satisfaction.