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Being able to connect a keyboard might be one of the coolest things you didn't know your smart TV could do. It can give you new ways to control content on the big screen, including by making it immensely easier to search for media, enter passwords, navigate apps, play games, or even browse the web. Pair that with a handy multitasking feature you should be using with new TVs, and a wireless keyboard can turn your TV into nearly another computer for your home.

To help use your TV to the fullest, we sifted through product listings and online reviews to find a variety of physical keyboards that work well with smart TVs. Some connect via Bluetooth, others use a wireless USB connection. There are even keyboards with built-in trackpads for easier interface navigation. 

While we tried to pick devices that work with a broad variety of TVs using Bluetooth or USB connections, not all of them are fully compatible. Read below for more details about how to determine compatibility. 

The Arteck HD197 is a keyboard with standard-sized keys as well as an added touchpad and dedicated media buttons that can emulate much of the PC experience for your TV. The HD197 can connect to up to three devices, one via USB wireless connection and up to two via Bluetooth connection, and switch between them with a simple key-press. For a few dollars less, you can get the Arteck HW197, which is almost completely the same except that it runs on 2 replaceable AAA batteries, rather than a rechargeable one, and only connects via wireless USB, not Bluetooth. But with a…