According to Digital Trends, Samsung has launched its own version of Apple’s Magic Keyboard called the Smart Keyboard, priced at $109.99 and available now in the US. The keyboard features a slim metal frame, low-profile keys, and a tenkeyless layout with media controls and customizable app shortcuts. Most notably, it includes a dedicated AI key that summons Bixby or Google Gemini when connected to Galaxy phones/tablets, and Microsoft Copilot when paired with Windows machines like Galaxy Books. The keyboard also has a dedicated DeX mode key, Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, multi-device pairing for up to three devices, and runs on a replaceable coin-cell battery.
The AI button is the real story
Here’s the thing – this isn’t just another keyboard. That dedicated AI button tells you everything about where Samsung thinks computing is headed. They’re betting that people actually want AI assistants at their fingertips, literally. And they’re probably right. Think about it – how many times do you switch between typing and asking an AI something? Having a physical button could actually make that workflow smoother.
But the real clever move is how it adapts to different devices. Bixby on phones, Copilot on Windows – they’re not forcing one assistant on everyone. That’s smart. It shows they understand people use different tools for different jobs. And honestly, after years of Bixby being kind of a joke, it’s interesting they’re still including it at all.
This is about more than just keyboards
At $109.99, Samsung’s clearly going after the premium accessory market that Apple’s dominated for years. The metal build, tenkeyless design, multi-device pairing – this is their answer to the Magic Keyboard ecosystem. But they’re adding features Apple hasn’t, like that DeX key for turning your phone into a desktop.
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Who’s this actually for?
Look, if you’re deep in the Samsung ecosystem with a Galaxy phone, tablet, and maybe a Galaxy Book, this makes a ton of sense. Being able to jump between devices with one keyboard? That’s genuinely useful. The AI button? Could be a gimmick, or it could become as essential as the Windows key.
But here’s my question – do we really need another proprietary accessory? At least it uses standard Bluetooth, so you’re not completely locked in. And that replaceable battery is a nice touch in our throwaway culture. Basically, Samsung’s betting that AI is becoming mainstream enough to deserve its own button. They might be right.
