Mouse are very important accessories in the use of computers and notebooks. It is the mouse that controls the cursor on the monitor screen, making interactions on the computer from the user’s handling.
Thus, it is important to have a good quality mouse that guarantees good performance during your activities. In addition, today we have several mouse options to choose from, each with a different structure or functionality.
One of these options is the wireless mouse, which is a great choice for those who want practicality and for those who want to avoid wires on the table. There are two wireless mouse options: wireless mice that have a receiver and Bluetooth mice.
To use the wireless mouse with receiver is simple, you must connect the USB mouse receiver to the computer. On the other hand, some people have more difficulty connecting their Bluetooth mouse.
How to connect Bluetooth mouse
If you still haven’t chosen which mouse to buy and you want a wireless mouse, pay attention to your computer’s settings. Some devices don’t have Bluetooth connectivity, but if you don’t know if your computer does, follow the next steps to find out.
If your operating system is Windows 10, open the “Start Menu” or go to the Windows “Search Bar” and search for “My Computer”. Then click on the icon with the right mouse button and go to “Properties”.
On the right side of the window that will open, look for “Device Manager” and click on that option. In the “Device Manager” tab, look for the Bluetooth icon, if there is no icon, it means your computer does not have Bluetooth connectivity.
Windows 10: Connecting the Bluetooth mouse
If you have verified that your computer has Bluetooth connectivity and you already have the mouse in hand, just put it to work. Check if the Bluetooth version of the mouse is compatible with the computer and to connect it just follow the steps below:
First, click on the “Windows Action Center” icon in the right corner of the taskbar. Then click on the “Bluetooth” option with the right mouse button and select “Settings”.
Afterwards, activate the “Bluetooth” option and turn on the mouse. Soon after, Windows will start looking for available Bluetooth devices.
If the mouse has a specific button for Bluetooth connectivity, press it to make Windows easier to find it.
Then, when you find your mouse in the list of found Bluetooth devices, click on it in the “Pair” option that will appear next to the mouse name. It may be that the computer requires a verification code, if it does not display the code that must be entered, you can find it in the mouse instruction manual. Okay, now you can use it!
How to connect Bluetooth mouse on macOS
To use your Bluetooth mouse on MacOS, you must go to the top menu of the screen and click on the Apple logo. From the drop-down menu, select “System Preferences” and then “Bluetooth”
The Mac will search for available Bluetooth devices and after finding the mouse, it will display a connection prompt. Click “Accept” and make use of your mouse.
How to connect Bluetooth mouse to other devices
In addition to computers, other devices allow the use of devices with Bluetooth connectivity, such as Smart TVs, cell phones and tablets.
In this way, you can use wireless keyboards and mice on these devices, bringing more practicality to their use.
Smart TV
To connect the Bluetooth mouse to your Smart TV, open the menu and search for device manager. Then look for the option that allows Bluetooth device connectivity and choose the mouse.
Turn on the mouse so that the TV searches for available Bluetooth devices and as soon as your mouse appears in the list click it and the pairing option. If the mouse does not appear immediately in the list, click on the “Update” option.
Remembering that this is a general solution for Smart TVs, each model and brand has a specific way of connecting Bluetooth devices.
Cell phones and tablets
If you have an Android phone or tablet and you want to connect a Bluetooth mouse to facilitate some actions, especially on a tablet that together with a keyboard and a mouse can assume the position of a notebook, the solution is very simple. Leave the mouse on and go to the phone or tablet settings and activate the “Bluetooth” option.
Then the device will start searching for available Bluetooth devices, once your mouse appears in the list, select your device and pair.
Additional considerations for using a wireless mouse
Despite the practicality of the wireless mouse, this device has some negative points. In this sense, you may have problems such as battery loss and the possibility of interference that interfere with the connectivity of the mouse.
On some unstable computers, the Bluetooth mouse drivers cannot start correctly, so the best option in such cases is to use a wired mouse.
In addition, some mice support different numbers of paired devices which can be difficult at the time, some models can pair with or more devices and are a better option for those who use the mouse on more than one device.
