The Return of the Tactile: Clicks Power Keyboard

There is a rhythm to typing that glass screens simply cannot replicate. For years, we have tapped away on cold, unresponsive surfaces, correcting autocorrect and yearning for the satisfying click-clack of a physical keypad.

While the team at Clicks Technology made waves by bringing buttons back to the iPhone with their fitted cases, they have now solved the biggest hurdle of the modern mobile era: versatility. Enter the Clicks Power Keyboard, a device that doesn’t just attach to your phone; it transforms essentially any screen you own into a productivity powerhouse.

At its core, the Clicks Power Keyboard is a masterclass in hybrid design. It is no longer just a case restricted to a single model of phone; it is a universal “sidecar” for your digital life.

Utilizing a robust MagSafe and Qi2 magnetic connection, it snaps securely onto the back of your device—be it the latest iPhone 17 Pro, the ultra-slim iPhone Air, or a Pixel 9—and slides out to reveal a full QWERTY layout.

When you are done firing off emails or editing a spreadsheet, it slides back, preserving the pocketability of your handset. It is the best of both worlds: a compact slate when you want it, and a BlackBerry-esque communicator when you need it.

But the “Power” in the name isn’t just marketing fluff. Buried within the 15.2mm chassis is a 2,300mAh battery. This cell serves a dual purpose: it keeps the keyboard running for months on a dedicated power reserve, and it wirelessly charges your phone at 5W while you type.

It effectively doubles as a MagSafe battery pack, ensuring that your productivity isn’t cut short by a red battery icon. The use of Bluetooth 5.4 ensures a low-latency connection that sips power, making the entire package incredibly efficient.

What truly sets this accessory apart, however, is its “One Keyboard, Every Screen” philosophy. Because it operates via Bluetooth and isn’t physically tethered to a charging port, it can roam free.

You can detach it from your phone and pair it with your tablet for a travel-friendly typing experience that beats lugging around a laptop.

You can keep it on the coffee table to navigate your Smart TV, making the hellish experience of typing passwords with a remote a thing of the past. It even supports “spatial computing,” allowing you to bring tactile input into AR/VR environments where air-typing often feels clumsy and imprecise.

Design-wise, it retains the premium DNA Clicks is known for. The keys are backlit with adjustable LEDs, allowing for comfortable typing in dim airplane cabins or late-night Ubers. The unit weighs in at 180g, giving it a reassuring density without being a brick, and the dimensions (119.7 x 76.6mm) feel substantial enough to hold comfortably with two hands.

Priced at $79, the Clicks Power Keyboard feels like the missing link in our everyday carry. It acknowledges that while touchscreens are great for consumption, physical keys are still king for creation.

Whether you are banging out a novel on your iPhone Air or just want to search for a movie on your TV without losing your mind, this is the gadget that brings the joy of typing back to the future.

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