Does having a Bluetooth keyboard casue more battery drain?

[Jammy97]

Hi all,

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 tablet device. As you know it has Dex. I'm just wondering if I get a Bluetooth keyboard it'll cause battery drain more than the regular pop in one from Samsung. [Keyboard clips in and you attach the back. Rather than setting it up through Bluetooth]. 

So I was wondering if you could advise me?

Thank you very much. 

[Joeeye]

I'd wager it'll use more battery power, however I'm doubtful the difference would be that significant.

[BassDriven]

It should use Bluetooth low energy which shouldn't noticeably drain your battery.

[Jammy97]

But then if you lose Internet would the Bluetooth still work? Also does Bluetooth drain Internet speed? Sorry for the questions lol.

[BassDriven]

Bluetooth is different to wifi so yes

[BassDriven]

It could interfere with your wifi if you're using 2.4ghz but for a keyboard it's very unlikely

[Jammy97]

Thank you very much

[Jammy97]

Thank you for the information as I was unsure. Thank you for your help

[Joeeye]

Bluetooth will have no effect on or by your Internet connectivity. The connections use completely different components. Bluetooth itself is typically interference free as it uses a technology called Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS), where signals can only be deciphered by the sending and receiving Bluetooth devices.

[liberurtz]

Don't worry. I have a solution.

Bluetooth keyboard impact on tablet battery minimal, check for sleep/auto-off feature, monitor battery usage for noticeable difference.