Not everyone knows that you can connect and use su Android mouse, keyboards and even i game controllers for computers or the most famous consoles.
In fact most of the periferiche USB o Bluetooth currently on the market are compatible with devices with the Google operating system, you just need to know how to use them.
Of course it is a rather intuitive operation and with a few simple steps it will also allow the less tech-savvy user to use their own external peripherals on Android. Let’s find out how.
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1. Connect a mouse or keyboard to an Android device via USB
As just mentioned, Android supports a wide range of USB accessories that can be used on your device as if it were a computer.
This is possible thanks to the protocollo HID (Human Interface Device), a standard developed for connecting input peripherals to different devices. Of course, the speech is also valid for Android smartphones and tablets.
However, before proceeding with connecting a USB mouse, keyboard or game controller on an Android device you need to buy a USB adapter.
What will be needed is an adapter from USB-C a USB-Aas most wired accessories still use the classic USB-A connector, while new smartphones and tablets have a USB-C port.
There are many on the market and can be easily purchased in the electronics stores o sui major e-commerce. Il prezzo it is decidedly contained but the advice is to buy one from a well-known brand which could also have a slightly higher cost, but will guarantee impeccable performance with each use.
A USB-C to USB-A adapter can be purchased for a few euros on various e-commerce sites and will allow you to connect most of the peripherals on the market to your Android device.
Once you have purchased the adapter, simply connect it to your smartphone or tablet and connect the other device to the input of the adapter itself.
At this point most of the USB accessories currently on the market it will work automatically and without the need for any additional configuration. However, some joysticks may malfunction or may not be compatible with different games.
For this reason before buying a controller game it is good to check that it is also compatible with Android.
As just seen it is about a really simple procedure which with a few euros will allow anyone to connect different USB peripherals to their Android devices.
Naturally, to get the most out of this situation, the advice is to use i Android TV devices o a tablet with a more generously sized screen than a smartphone.
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2. Connect a Bluetooth mouse, keyboard, or controller to Android
To connect a keyboard, mouse or game controller to an Android device via Bluetoothjust go up Settingstap the tab Bluetooth and then up Connected devices.
Here you just have to select the option Pair new device and look for the one to connect among those detected by the operating system.
Associating a peripheral via Bluetooth with your Android smartphone is an easy and extremely intuitive operation and allows you to use a vast number of external devices.
Before proceeding, make sure that your smartphone and the device are visible and, once you have found the device to associate, tap the button Associa to start using it in total peace of mind.
If everything went as planned, you will be able to use your new device with complete peace of mind. If, on the other hand, things don’t work, it is advisable to try the above procedure again or check the compatibility of the device with Android in the instruction booklet.
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3. The benefits of connecting a mouse, keyboard or controller to Android
Definitely for i smartphone, tablet or Android TV owners the advantages of this solution are many.
First of all, using these external peripherals it is (almost) possible to transform even a small device into a computer and make the most of all of them Google apps for productivity such as Sheet, Slides or Docs.
Or it is possible to use one of the many programs that crowd the Big G ecosystem, perhaps developed by third parties (if compatible with these peripherals), and get the most out of it in all circumstances.
Connecting an external device to an Android device allows you to transform the device into a kind of computer, allowing you to make the best use of Google apps and more.
For the gaming enthusiasts (or retrogaming) you need to know that Android also has a good selection of games and emulators of the old consoles available that guarantee hours and hours of fun suitable for all ages. Certainly devices with a certain technical data sheet and, in the case of emulators, be in possession of the original games will be needed, but in any case it is an excellent solution to always carry a high-level videogame entertainment system with you.
For those who, on the other hand, use these devices (especially the more powerful tablets) for the creativity in all its forms, such as drawing, photography or audio/video editing, being able to use an external mouse or keyboard could greatly simplify the users’ work.
To know more: Android operating system features