What Is the "N" Key on Your Inateck iPad Keyboard?

1. The Short Answer: It's a Customizable Function Key

We regularly get questions like this from customers:

"There's a key in the top right corner of my Inateck iPad keyboard that looks like an 'N' or a wavy line. I pressed it and nothing happened. What is it for?"

The answer: that's the customizable function key on your Inateck iPad keyboard — we call it the "Lingxi key" internally.

Out of the box, this key has no function assigned to it. That's why nothing happens when you press it. But it's neither a defect nor a decorative element — you just need to assign a function to it yourself.

Once set up properly, it becomes the most-used key on your keyboard.

2. Why Does the Key Have That Symbol?

The symbol is a stylized wavy line, matching the function row of the keyboard. Depending on how you look at it, it resembles an "N," a lightning bolt, or a curved line. In any case, it's not a letter key — it's a function key.

3. Which Inateck Keyboards Have This Key?

Not all models feature the customizable Lingxi key. It's currently available on the following AceTouch Pro models:

On other models, the key layout may differ — please refer to the respective product description.

4. How to Set It Up — in Three Steps

❶ Download the App

Search for "Inateck Origin" in the App Store and download it.

❷ Connect Your Keyboard

Open the app and connect your Inateck keyboard.

❸ Open the Key Settings

In the app, go to "Keys" and enable "Customize Lingxi Key." There you can assign a function to the key.

5. What Functions Can You Choose From?

The app offers a broad selection — just pick what fits your daily workflow:

💻 System Actions

Siri｜Go to Home Screen｜App Switcher｜Lock Screen｜Search

✂️ Text Editing

Screenshot｜Copy｜Paste｜Cut

🎵 Media Control

Play/Pause｜Volume + / −｜Previous / Next Track

💡 Screen Control

Brightness + / −｜Mute｜Page Back / Forward

6. Which Setting Makes Sense?

Start with the function you need most often. If it doesn't feel right after a few days, you can change it anytime.

7. What Does It Feel Like in Daily Use?

Screenshot, lock screen, or back to the Home Screen — all with a single key press. No more reaching for the screen.

Especially for screenshots — one of the most frequent actions — "press two buttons" becomes "press one button." Over the course of a day, that saves noticeable time.

8. Frequently Asked Questions

Do all Inateck keyboards have this key?
No. Only models with a customizable function key (such as the AceTouch Pro series) can be configured via the app. Please refer to the respective product description.

The key doesn't respond — is it defective?
No. Out of the box, no function is assigned to it. It needs to be set up in the app first.

The app won't connect to the keyboard?
First, make sure the keyboard is connected to your iPad via Bluetooth, then open the app. If the connection still fails, check whether a firmware update is available for the keyboard.

Can I reset the setting?
Yes. In the app's key settings, you can restore the default function or assign a new one at any time.

9. Summary

The "N" key is neither decorative nor a defect — it's a freely assignable function key.

With three minutes of setup, it becomes the key you use most every day.

Not sure which function fits? Tell us in the comments how you mainly use your iPad — we'll help you choose.