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How to Connect Keyboard & Mouse to Android

How to Connect Keyboard & Mouse to Android

March 18, 2019 by Mitch Bartlett 11 Comments

Want to use your Android device more like a PC by connecting a mouse and keyboard to it? Almost any Android device will allow you to do this if you have the right hardware. Here’s how it’s done.

Option 1: On-the-Go Cable Connection

Note: This option will only work if your device supports On-the-Go (OTG) connections. Most newer Android devices do support OTG. Check with the manufacturer of your particular device to verify.

  1. Purchase an On-the-Go (OTG) hub (USB-C Model or Micro-USB Model) if you wish to connect a mouse and keyboard to your Android simultaneously. If you’re only connecting one device and your Android has a USB-C port, you can purchase a USB-C to USB OTG cable. Of course micro-USB models are also available.
  2. Connect a USB keyboard and/or mouse to the hub or cable, then connect the hub or cable to your Android device.

That’s actually all you need to do. The Android OS has everything built in that will support almost any USB keyboard and mouse.


 Option 2: Bluetooth Connection

If your Android device runs Android OS 3.0 or higher, chances are, you can find a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse that will work with it. Just power on the keyboard or mouse, then have a look under “Settings” > “Bluetooth” on your Android and pair the keyboard and/or mouse like you would any other Bluetooth device.


FAQ

Can I charge my Android device while simultaneously using a keyboard or mouse connected to the micro-USB port?

Due to hardware limitations, it is not yet possible to charge an Android device through the micro-USB port while another hardware device is connected to it.

Can I use a wireless keyboard with an Android device?

In most cases, yes. There are a few wireless keyboards and mice out there on sites like eBay that may not work though.

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Comments

  1. Habiborsheikh says

    March 4, 2023 at 10:01 am

    Hi

  2. Rodne says

    August 6, 2022 at 3:57 am

    I have a realme c11 phone and it didn’t work the mouse and keyboard, i did the steps like plug the keyboard and mouse in the Hub and connect it with otg adapter but it didn’t work i think my device doesn’t support any peripherals any tips to make this work?

  3. M. S. Hassan says

    June 11, 2022 at 7:31 am

    I have a Lenovo Combo of KB, Mouse of Bluetooth. I plugged in USB dongle in MicroUSB port but It doesn’t detect the KB, Mouse…

  4. Tim Danielson says

    April 15, 2022 at 10:26 pm

    Giorgio, IF you actually take care and READ what is ASKED you will SEE that what they’re asking for is a COMBO. To define a COMBO it’s a PAIR of items that are either sold or packaged together.

    You DON’T need to be “technically minded”, just be understanding and NOT rude! How does it make YOU FEEL when it’s done to YOU?

  5. giorgio says

    March 14, 2022 at 1:35 pm

    yes there is even i know it being not a geek at all
    its called microsoft mouse bluetooth mouse its very easy
    it even comes with a baterry you just turn it on and your smartphone bbluetooth will detect it

  6. Anonymous says

    January 7, 2022 at 2:39 pm

    Is there a way to connect mouse to your phone without otg and bluetooth?

  7. Enarbea says

    April 23, 2021 at 6:51 pm

    Instructions unclear. S10e thinks keyboard and mouse are controller. Help

  8. Jayanth says

    December 28, 2020 at 12:41 pm

    Ok but I am already try this trick but not working

  9. Firefox2020 says

    September 20, 2020 at 5:15 am

    I really want to connect a keyboard and mouse to my phone, because some games need, a keyboard for some special movements, and also so can play pc stuff.

  10. S.supriya says

    August 14, 2020 at 2:56 am

    We want to connect mouse in our mobile
    Vivo

  11. Derek Moore says

    April 30, 2020 at 4:03 am

    For me, no. I know that I can connect a keyboard and mouse to my phone via bluetooth. I am looking for the actual product that everyone says is out there. All I can find is the “bluetooth” kb and mice that are used with a usb dongle, not the true bluetooth that I could use on my phone. Let me rephrase that, I have found a few keybords, just not mice and keyboards. No clue as to why that is. Probably the same reason why nothing else seems to want to work out right with smartphones. I have nary a problem with a pc and its peripherals.

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