{"id":1224,"date":"2017-11-28T21:00:26","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T02:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techsolutionsinc.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-accessories-on-android\/"},"modified":"2022-03-02T08:42:08","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T13:42:08","slug":"how-to-connect-accessories-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techsolutionsinc.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-accessories-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"How to connect accessories on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-31472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techsolutionsinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2017November28Android_A.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"170\" \/>Did you know that you can connect a mouse to your Android tablet, or even an Xbox 360 controller to play a game console-style? The truth is many Android devices support a wide range of accessories. Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>USB keyboards, mice, and gamepads<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android phones and tablets don\u2019t come with standard, full-size USB ports so you can\u2019t plug a USB accessory directly into it. To connect, you\u2019ll need a USB on-the-go (OTG) cable, which is simply a micro-USB adapter that can be purchased from any computer store for a couple dollars. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From there, your accessories should work without any further configuration. In fact, USB OTG even allows you to use other USB devices with your Android, like a flash drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that not every Android device has the port that\u2019s required to support USB OTG. Such is the case with a Nexus 4 smartphone. Make sure to Google your device\u2019s specs before purchasing a USB OTG cable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bluetooth keyboards, mice, and gamepads<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While USB OTG works well, wires do add clutter to what is supposed to be a portable device. This is where Bluetooth technology comes in. Most Android devices will allow you to connect wireless mice, keyboards, and gamepads directly by pairing them with your Android Bluetooth settings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Using each accessory<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All your accessories should work in a plug-and-play manner, and here\u2019s what you can expect from each of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Keyboard:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once connected, you should be able to use it to type on your Android tablet just like the onscreen keyboard. Many of the keyboard shortcuts work like they do on computers, too. These include Alt+Tab for switching between apps, and Ctrl+X, C, or V for Cut, Copy, and Paste.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Mouse:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Connecting a mouse will allow you to navigate and click on things you\u2019d normally tap on your Android device with a mouse cursor. You can still use the touchscreen while the mouse is connected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Gamepad:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While gamepads can be used to navigate through your Android\u2019s home-screen interface and launch applications, they\u2019re better used with games that support controllers like Sonic and many others.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be surprised at the number of things you can do to get the most out of your Android device. If you have any questions about Android or are looking to integrate it into your business, give us a call and we\u2019ll be happy to advise.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"autoblogfoot\">Published with permission from TechAdvisory.org. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techadvisory.org\/2017\/11\/how-to-connect-accessories-on-android\/\">Source.<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that you can connect a mouse to your Android tablet, or even an Xbox 360 controller to play a game console-style? The truth is many Android devices support a wide range of accessories. Here\u2019s everything you need to know. 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