The Xiaomi Pad 8 Keyboard, sold by Xiaomi as the Xiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Keyboard, is the official snap-on keyboard case for both the Xiaomi Pad 8 and the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro. It connects through magnetic pogo pins with no pairing, wakes the tablet when you open it, and folds shut to protect the screen. Totot sells it on its own from ready stock in the UAE, for owners who already have the tablet and now want to type on it properly.
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Which tablets the Xiaomi Pad 8 Keyboard fits
Xiaomi states that this keyboard is compatible with all Xiaomi Pad 8 and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro models. Both tablets share the same 11.2-inch, 5.75mm body (251.22 x 173.42mm), which is why one keyboard serves the pair. It is not made for the Xiaomi Pad 7 series, the REDMI Pad range or the POCO tablets, which have different sizes and connectors.
If you own a Pad 8 today and upgrade to a Pad 8 Pro later, the keyboard moves with you, which makes it a sensible long-term accessory.
Keyboard or Focus Keyboard?
Xiaomi makes two keyboards for this generation, and this page covers the basic one. The basic Xiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Keyboard weighs 320g (plus or minus 5g), is 5.4mm thick when unfolded and holds the tablet at a single one-step angle of 120 degrees.
The Xiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Focus Keyboard is the premium alternative. It weighs 590g (plus or minus 10g), measures 16.3mm thick when folded and adjusts from 0 to 124 degrees. If you mainly type on a desk and want the lightest bag, the standard Xiaomi Pad 8 Keyboard is the better match; if you need many angles, the Focus model is worth a look.
Typing on the Xiaomi Pad 8 Keyboard
Xiaomi describes the layout as PC-level. The keycaps are 15mm, spaced 18mm apart, with 1.3mm of travel, close to a thin laptop. Each keycap is concave by 0.15mm so fingers settle in the centre of the key. The US version has 64 keys and the UK version 65, and the language Xiaomi lists is US English.
On Xiaomi HyperOS 3 the keyboard pairs well with the PC-level browser that Xiaomi is rolling out by OTA in certain regions, which supports more than 40 keyboard shortcuts, and with WPS Office PC for Word, PPT and Excel files. Workstation Mode and split screen turn the tablet and keyboard into a compact writing station for reports, emails and study notes.
Connection, wake and protection
With the Xiaomi Pad 8 Keyboard there is no Bluetooth menu to deal with. The keyboard links through magnetic pogo pins, pairing automatically the moment the tablet snaps onto the backplate, and Xiaomi says the connection is stable with minimal latency. Open the cover and the tablet wakes; close it and the screen sleeps. Pressing any key also wakes the display.
Closed, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Keyboard acts as a cover that shields the screen in a bag, so you do not need a separate folio case. Unfolded it measures 253.41 x 363.5 x 5.4mm. In Xiaomi’s official photos the keyboard is black.
Who This Is Not For
The Xiaomi Pad 8 Keyboard is not for owners of any tablet other than the Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro. It has no trackpad in Xiaomi’s specifications, so you still point and tap on the screen. It gives one 120-degree angle only; people who draw at a low angle or use the tablet on their lap at varied angles may prefer the Focus Keyboard. Xiaomi lists the language as US English, so Arabic letters are not printed on the keys, although Arabic typing works through the tablet’s language settings. The tablet itself is not included.
Ordering in the UAE
The Xiaomi Pad 8 Keyboard is ready to ship from Totot. Delivery covers the whole UAE within up to 3 business days and is free on orders from AED 300, so adding it to a tablet order or a case and pen often clears that line. Returns are accepted within 14 days for defective items or items that do not match your order, and shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours. Pay with cash on delivery, Tabby or Tamara. The keyboard has a 1-year warranty from Totot.
Browse more Keyboards at Totot, or see the official Xiaomi page for full product details.
Technical Specifications
- Official name: Xiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Keyboard
- Compatible models: Xiaomi Pad 8, Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
- Connection: Magnetic pogo pins, automatic pairing
- Smart wake: Wake on open, sleep on close, wake by any key
- Keys: 64 keys (US version), 65 keys (UK version)
- Key details: 15mm keycaps, 18mm key spacing, 1.3mm travel, 0.15mm concave caps
- Language listed: US English
- Support angle: 120 degrees (one-step support)
- Dimensions: 253.41 x 363.5 x 5.4mm (unfolded)
- Weight: 320g ± 5g
- Colour: Black (as shown in Xiaomi’s official images)
- In the box: Tablet keyboard, quick start guide, warranty card (may differ by region)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
FAQ
Does the Xiaomi Pad 8 Keyboard fit the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro?
Yes. Xiaomi says it is compatible with all Xiaomi Pad 8 and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro models.
Is this the Focus Keyboard?
No. This is the standard Xiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Keyboard (320g, 120 degrees). The Focus Keyboard is a separate, heavier model with a 0 to 124 degree range.
Do I need to charge it or pair it over Bluetooth?
No. It connects through magnetic pogo pins and pairs automatically when the tablet snaps on; Xiaomi lists no battery for it.
Does it fit the Xiaomi Pad 7?
No. Xiaomi lists only the Xiaomi Pad 8 and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro as compatible models.
Are Arabic letters printed on the keys?
No. Xiaomi lists the keyboard language as US English, but you can still type in Arabic by switching the input language on the tablet.
Does it protect the screen?
Yes. It folds over the screen as a cover and puts the tablet to sleep when closed.
Is there a warranty?
Yes. Totot gives a 1-year warranty on the Xiaomi Pad 8 Keyboard.
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