Magic Keyboard activation delayed on iPad Pro M5 after iOS 27 update

Ever since I updated my iPad Pro M5 to iOS 27, the Magic Keyboard takes a while to activate when I wake the iPad. Sometimes the iPad doesn’t wake up straight away when I tap the screen or press one of the keys on the keyboard; everything starts working again after a few seconds or if I plug in the charger. Is anyone else having this problem?Thanks in advance

Posted on Sep 29, 2026 1:40 PM

1 reply

WheelieNick

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Oct 22, 2026 12:48 AM in response to Birkhoff92

Hi there

Please try this to see if you can fix the issue

Force Restart Your iPad: Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the power/top button until you see the Apple logo.
Clean the Smart Connector: Detach the iPad from the Magic Keyboard and gently wipe the magnetic connector pins on both the iPad and the keyboard with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
Check for Software Updates: Go to Settings > General > Software Update to install any point-releases or patches Apple has rolled out to fix iOS 27 stability bugs