Any device running Android OS can work with a mouse. The main thing is that the device has a USB port or, in the absence of one (which is rarely the case in some exotic devices), a Bluetooth wireless module. In this article we will look at how to connect a mouse to Android via a USB port using an OTG cable and a Bluetooth channel.

Connect the mouse to the Android smartphone via USB port

To connect the mouse to an Android device via USB, you will need one, which can be purchased inexpensively in stores that sell smartphones, tablets and accessories for them. In some devices it is included in the sales kit. An OTG cable is an adapter between a standard USB connector and a microUSB connector used in mobile devices.

OTG cable

You can learn briefly about OTG connection technology. The only caveat is the presence of OTG connection support on your device. In the previously published material “” you can find out how to check the presence of this technology in your smartphone or tablet.

Please note that if your phone has a new type of USB Type C connector, then the cable must be of the same type. Please check this point when purchasing this accessory.

So, we have a cable, and now we connect the mouse to our Android device. Everything is simple here - we just connect one OTG connector of the “cord” to the device into the microUSB connector, and connect the mouse to the other connector. If you want to use a wireless mouse that operates on radio frequency, then connect the mouse transceiver to the cable.

Mouse radio module connected to the OTG cable

After connecting the mouse, the well-known cursor will appear on the display of your smartphone or tablet, with which you can control the gadget. No more settings are needed, everything will work immediately after connecting the mouse.

Do you have a Bluetooth mouse and don't want to see unnecessary wires on your tablet? Then connect it using the Bluetooth module included in the tablet.

Connecting a mouse via Bluetooth is also not difficult. If you've ever connected to another smartphone to transfer/receive photos or music, then the process should be familiar. First, you need to turn on the mouse and make sure that it is not paired with another device, then turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone, tablet, or other device.

Enabling Bluetooth on Android

Next, on the bottom of the Bluetooth mouse (the side with which it is moved across the surface), click on the pairing button, usually it is marked in blue. Less commonly, this button may be located on the side or even on top.

Bluetooth mouse pairing button

After enabling pairing on the mouse, the Android device should detect the “rodent”. Briefly touch its name to complete the process of connecting the mouse via Bluetooth, and after that a control cursor will appear on the screen.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated about connecting a mouse to Android.

In Android OS you can connect a regular mouse and control it on your smartphone or tablet. To create a connection and work with a mobile device, your device must have a USB port.

If this port is not available, then use Bluetooth wireless technology. Let's look at what is needed to create a connection between a mouse and a smartphone or tablet on the Android operating system via a USB port and an OTG cable. Let's also look at how to pair a mouse using Bluetooth wireless technology.

How to connect a mouse to a smartphone on Android OS using a USB port

The mouse is connected to a mobile device via a USB cable and an OTG cable. It can be bought at a store that sells mobile phones, tablets and accessories.

When you buy a phone or tablet, you will find this cable, because it comes with the device. An OTG cable is an adapter between a regular USB connector and microUSB, which is used in popular mobile phones.

When connecting via an OTG cable, you need to consider the connection technology. If your mobile device supports OTG connection, then everything is fine. Do not forget that if your smartphone has a USB Type C connector, then you need to purchase a cable of the appropriate type. When purchasing this accessory, it is better to clarify this nuance.

To connect a mouse to a mobile device running Android OS using a special cable, you do not need to have any additional skills. In this case, everything is simple. You take the OTG “cord” and connect its connector to the mobile device into the microUSB connector, and connect the mouse in the other. For those who have a wireless mouse, you will have to use a radio transmitter that plugs into the USB connector of the cable.

Radio module and OTG cable: connection to a mouse

By connecting the mouse, you will see the familiar cursor on the screen of your smartphone or tablet. The cursor allows you to work on your smartphone and save time. Once you create a mouse pairing, you won't have to make additional settings, because everything is configured automatically. If necessary, you connect a Bluetooth mouse to the tablet.

How to connect a Bluetooth mouse to Android

To connect a mouse via Bluetooth, no special skills are required. If you've connected to another mobile device to send and receive photos or music, you'll be able to handle this process.

First, activate the mouse and see if it pairs with another device. After this, turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet.

To turn on Bluetooth, turn the mouse over to the side that is on the table and use the button that creates pairing. This button is colored blue. Depending on the mouse model, this button is located on the side or top of the device.

Having created a pairing with the mouse, the device should find it. Once you touch the name of the mouse, you will pair it wirelessly. Then you will be able to control the cursor that will appear on the screen of your mobile device.

There is nothing difficult in connecting a mouse to an Android device, but do not forget that the pairing button on different mouse models is located in different places. Once you pair your mouse with your mobile device, you will simplify your work with it and save time during its operation.

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Modern smartphones that run on the Android OS are functional devices with many advantages. This technique can be considered a small computer that is always at hand. To increase the level of comfort and versatility of the device, you can connect additional peripheral devices, for example, a mouse or keyboard. However, the process is different from that for a PC, so the article provides a detailed description and methods of how to connect a mouse to a phone.

Basic connection methods

Currently, you can connect your mouse to your phone or other peripherals via cable or wireless methods. The choice depends on personal preferences and other features, which will be discussed below.

Via OTG cable

If you are using a regular USB mouse or a wireless model with a regular radio connection, then you will need to use a special adapter, such as an OTG cable, to connect. It is sold in any hardware store, the connection is made through the MicroUSB input on the smartphone.

You need to pay attention to the fact that some mobile devices may have a non-standard connector, and a new type of USB Type C is used. In this case, you will need to buy the appropriate OTG cable. The usual option in this case may not work if you connect it through additional adapters.

In addition, some Android smartphones, for example, Samsung, may require cable options with a large 30-pin connector.

To operate a mouse via a smartphone, it is important to choose the right cable, so you need to be careful before purchasing. In addition, you need to find out if the smartphone has OTG support. Mobile devices without the ability to work with this technology are rare at the moment, but it is better to make sure of this.

Having selected the necessary materials, you should proceed to directly connecting to your mobile device:

• Connect one side of the cable to the smartphone port.
• The second side connects to the mouse.
• If a wireless option with radio communication is used, then the cable must be connected to the module for communication.
• Immediately after this, a cursor similar to a PC will appear on the smartphone display. This allows the mouse to perform any action on the operating system. For normal operation via the phone, you do not need to use third-party software or make settings.

The keyboard is connected using a similar method; it will also function immediately without additional steps. The main difference in this case is that you may need to set the button layout on the peripheral device. To do this, you will have to open the top curtain of the smartphone, select the line indicating that a keyboard is connected, and go to its settings to select the required layout.

Via Bluetooth

If you have a wireless mouse that is powered by a Bluetooth module, the connection can be made much easier:

Devices are often paired automatically, but sometimes the system asks for a code. As a rule, the password includes the combinations – 0000. By making a few simple movements, you can open up new opportunities for working with your mobile phone. The keyboard is connected via a wireless module in the same way, but you may only need to configure the keyboard layout.

Via Wi-Fi channel

This type of connection can be made if the mouse has a Wi-Fi radio module. The peripheral device should not require additional network equipment to operate. When connecting 2 devices into one network, it should be taken into account that the bitmask must completely converge, and also partially the IP. The mouse or keyboard must independently issue commands and send them to the smartphone.

Share a mouse from your computer to Android

We will need the DeskDock application, which is used to share the keyboard and mouse between the computer and the phone. Although the free version of this application limits the use of the keyboard to a minimum, however, to share the mouse is perfect and there are no restrictions. We have to install DeskDock app on Android device and computer.

Download DeskDock Server on your computer

Download DeskDock for Android

To install the program on your computer, Java is required - if you don't have it, download it from the following link:

Download the Java Runtime(choose 32-bit or 64-bit)

Install Java and then launch DeskDock Server on your computer. After launch, a small monitor icon with a mouse cursor will appear in the notification area. You no longer need to do anything on your computer. The next step is to install the application on Android.

Activate on Android USB Debugging in Programming Options. Then from the Play Store, download and install the DeskDock app and then launch it. There will be instructions on how to download DeskDock Server on PC - we did that a moment ago. Go to the "Status" tab and then click the "Connect" button and connect your phone to your computer using a standard USB cable.

Once you have connected your phone to your computer, you can use your mouse to control your PC and Android. All you have to do is move your mouse cursor outside of your monitor area and the cursor will appear immediately on your Android screen. With your mouse and cursor, you can control all the apps on your phone. If you like this way of using Android on your computer, you can invest in the PRO version of the DeskDock app - then the keyboard will be additionally available and you can, for example, reply to SMS messages using the keyboard connected to your computer.

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Almost all modern Android phones and tablets support connecting external devices via USB, such as flash drives, card readers, mice and keyboards. No special drivers are required; Android supports such devices by default. How to do this correctly is described in my instructions below.

Connect a flash drive, mouse and keyboard to the phone

Preparation

To connect devices to the phone via USB we need:

1. Android phone or tablet with USB Host (OTG) support. Almost all modern Android devices support this function, but to make sure that there is support for your phone, write in Yandex or Google “phone model USB Host OTG”. If you have problems figuring out whether your device supports USB Host, write a comment and indicate your model in it. We will help you promptly.

2. OTG cable, it looks like this:

How to remove write protection from a USB flash drive or disk - instructions

The price of such a cable is 0.5-2$ (30-120 rubles), you can buy it on AliExpress.

If you have a phone with a regular MicroUSB connector, then such a cable can be bought, for example, from these trusted sellers: seller 1 (price: $0.62), seller 2 (price: $1.19, the cable is beautiful and reliable).

If your phone has a connector Type-C, then buy a cable for your connector: seller 1 (price: $0.58), seller 2 (price: $1.30, the cable is beautiful and reliable).

If you have never purchased on AliExpress, check out my article: .

Connecting the mouse to the phone

You just need to insert the OTG cable into the phone and connect the mouse to it. You can connect any wired or wireless mice; for clarity, I connected a wired one:

After this, a pointer will appear on the phone screen and you can use the mouse as usual:

Connect the flash drive to the phone

Connect the flash drive to the OTG cable, and it will immediately appear as an additional partition in your phone. Then you can use it as regular phone memory, for example, using a program (or any other).

Connecting other devices to your phone

In addition to the devices discussed above, you can connect many others to your phone. For example, a keyboard, joystick or even a printer. If you have difficulties connecting a specific device, write a comment on this article and I will definitely help you.