How to connect a mouse to a tablet via Wi-Fi or USB

It is difficult to imagine the modern world without gadgets - some of them are needed for work, others spend their free time behind them. A tablet cannot completely replace a full-fledged computer or laptop, but it is quite suitable for certain tasks. In most devices, control is done with the touch of a hand, but for the convenience of working with some programs, games, it is convenient to use a mouse. How to connect the manipulator to the tablet, what needs to be done for this, we will describe in this article.

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Typically, the following methods are used to correctly synchronize (connect) the mouse + tablet:

• Using cable;
• Using infrared, Bluetooth technology;
• Connection using the Wi-Fi wireless protocol.

There are still ways to connect the tablet and the manipulator, but they are complex, for their implementation it is necessary to have certain knowledge, skills, so they will not be considered here.

Each method has its pros and cons - the choice of method is entirely yours. Let's consider each method in more detail.

How to connect a wired mouse

In this case, there is a direct, physical connection of the tablet + mouse via cable. With this connection, the main and necessary requirement is the presence of a USB port on the gadget (for Windows), microUSB (Android).

IMPORTANT: Windows tablets are most often equipped with a standard USB port, so just plug in the mouse and you can work. For Android devices, you will have to buy an additional adapter - they most often have a microUSB connector.

But still there are a number of requirements that must be met for smooth operation:

• The device must be able to connect a mouse
• The tablet must support USB OTG (On-The-Go) technology, which allows you to directly connect peripheral equipment without using a computer
• It must have the necessary drivers installed
• For proper adaptation at the software level, the mouse must meet all the requirements of the hardware platform of the gadget.

One of the main advantages of such a connection is that you are well aware of how correctly the devices are currently paired. The connection speed is limited by the slowest device, i.e. manipulator capabilities. When choosing this method, consider this.

The minus is again the wires that restrict freedom of movement, create some discomfort.

How to connect a wireless mouse

Using infrared, Bluetooth technology / The most common method, if you do not want to have problems with wires, connectors, ports. First you need to enable synchronization: “connect” them together, if this was not done automatically.

Actions required for this:

• In the settings of the tablet, the manipulator, turn on the Bluetooth function, infrared;
• We fulfill the requirements of the mobile assistant.

Note: Now only in older models uses an infrared port, although it has a number of undeniable advantages. Almost every device is equipped with Bluetooth technology, and a new version is released every year. Synchronization is possible only for models with one version or more (on the tablet) with less (mouse).

Wi-Fi wireless connection

Another way with which you can "make friends" two devices. It is much more complicated and confusing than the first two. That their work was correct, it is necessary to fulfill a number of requirements. Moreover, if at least one of them is not completed, then you can forget about the work.

The connection algorithm is quite complicated, it is sometimes available only to trained users. Finding a mouse that supports this protocol is also problematic. It is advisable to use only when there are no other options.

If in the first case there should not be any problems, then with a wireless connection, the algorithm is as follows:

• We turn on the manipulator, the wireless function (Bluetooth) on the gadget;
• We activate the settings. We limit the devices that peripheral machines can see. We put a daw opposite "Visible only to connected devices";
• It automatically searches for all devices in range. As soon as the mouse is detected, you will see a notification about it. You will need to enter the appropriate code. By default, it is four zeros;
• Implementation of the synchronization of the mouse and tablet. If the correct set of code digits is entered, the cursor will appear on the screen in the form of an arrow. This confirms that you are connected correctly.

This completes the process. Now you have a new manipulator that will facilitate and be a convenient assistant when working with the tablet. If it has a sufficiently large screen diagonal, then the work will be no worse than with a laptop.