What to Know

  • Download a keyboard, then: Settings > Device options > Keyboard & Language > Show/Hide Keyboards.Under Third-Party Keyboard, enable the app, then go back to Keyboard & Language and tap Current Keyboard.Choose your preferred default keyboard. Tap Current Keyboard again, then tap Keyboard Settings.

How Do I Change the Keyboard on My Fire Tablet?

Best Fire Tablet Keyboards

Your Fire tablet has a built-in keyboard, but if you prefer a different layout and theme, try these popular keyboard apps:

Some keyboard apps will install automatically after you download them, while others require you to open the app to install it. You might want to grab a few so that you can try out different ones.

You can install Google Play on your Fire tablet to see even more app options.

Open the Settings app on your Fire tablet.

Scroll down and tap Device options.

Tap Keyboard & Language.

Tap Show/Hide Keyboards.

Scroll down to the Third-Party Keyboard section and tap each of the keyboard apps you downloaded to enable them.

Go back to the Keyboard & Language screen and tap Current Keyboard.

Choose your preferred default keyboard.

When you return to the previous screen, tap Current Keyboard again, then tap Keyboard Settings.

The settings you see will depend on which keyboard app you’re using. Some will direct you to the device’s default keyboard settings while others offer advanced customization options.

If you want to switch between keyboards, tap a text field to bring up the keyboard, then tap the Keyboard icon in the navigation bar.

  • Go Keyboard Lite
  • FancyKey Keyboard
  • Pink Keyboard
  • Smart Keyboard (All languages keyboard)

Bluetooth Keyboards for Fire Tablets

If you want more emojis, download an emoji keyboard like Kika Emoji Keyboard.

Not all Fire tablets are compatible with Bluetooth keyboards. When shopping for keyboards, check to see which tablets the keyboard supports.

First, put your keyboard into pairing mode according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Then, turn on Bluetooth on your tablet: Go to Settings > Wireless > Bluetooth and activate the feature. Finally, choose Pair a Bluetooth Device and select your keyboard when it appears.

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