You can use an Android device as a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard without installing anything on the connected device. This works for Windows, Mac, Chromebooks, smart TVs and just about any platform that can pair with a regular Bluetooth keyboard or mouse. That's how.
Using a phone or tablet as a wireless keyboard or mouse is not a new idea. Despite this, the downside to many solutions is that they require software at both ends. You need an app on your phone or tablet and a companion app on the receiving device.
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The method we will show you only needs one app on your Android phone or tablet. The receiving device will connect to it like any other Bluetooth keyboard or mouse. It is much easier to configure and use.
For best results, the receiving device must have Bluetooth 4.0 and run:
- Android 4.4 the superior
- Apple iOS 9, iPadS 13 the superior (only keyboard supported)
- Windows 10 o Windows 8 the superior
- Chrome operating system
First, download Serverless Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for PC / telephone from the Google Play Store on your Android phone or tablet.
Open the app and you will receive a message asking you to make your device visible to other Bluetooth devices for 300 seconds. Touch “Let” to start.
Next, select the three-line hamburger menu icon in the upper left corner to open the menu.
Choose “Bluetooth devices” on the menu.
Tap the floating button “Add device” in the lower right corner of the screen.
Now, you will need to make sure the receiving device is in Bluetooth pairing mode. In general, You can enter pairing mode by opening the Bluetooth settings of the receiving device. For Windows 10, open the Settings menu and go to Devices> Bluetooth and other devices.
Back in the Android app, you will see the device appear in the search menu. Select it to continue.
You will be asked to make sure the pairing code matches on both devices. Accept the menus on both devices if the codes match.
Once your Android device has been successfully connected, Can touch “Use this device”.
You are now looking at a trackpad. Just drag your finger across the screen to move the mouse on the receiving device.
To enter text, tap the keyboard icon in the upper right corner of the screen. You do not need to enter the text box in the application to use the keyboard. Just start pressing the keys.
That's all about it. Again, this works on almost any platform with Bluetooth 4.0 the superior. You can use it with an iPad on the go, connected to your smart TV or on a computer. It is a useful tool to have.
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