heres one for all you app developers out there,
having just purchased an acer aspire one 521 netbook, after upgrading the HDD from 160gb to 640GB, and adding some more ram, then swapping out the std wireless, to include int bluetooth, i have now connected this to my tv via hdmi, and am now looking for a keyboard/mouse that actually functions correctly, currently using a keyboard i got from maplins (but i will be returning it tomorrow as it keeps loosing the connection forcing me to reboot the keyboard.
it was while i was checking oput my SGS when i thought why not ask if is possible to make an app (i do not have the tech knowledge to do such a thing) to turn the touch screen into a bluetooth keyboard or mouse, via a toggle switch.
i have seen in the supported bluetooth profiles it can support bluetooth HID (human interface device) so im asking any app developer willing to take on such a task (you may even be able to charge for it in the market place), as currently there is no solution to this.
http://www.gmote.org/
thing i don't like about gmote is that it requires server-software instead of just using bluetooth hid
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http://www.gmote.org/
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thanks for the link, looks interesting, but im acutually looking for a keyboard/mouse (touch pad) to replace teh netbook one, so when the lid is closed, i can sit back and type on the phone screen.
calling rtfm (http://www.gmote.org/faq):
"Gmote can also be used as a wireless Touchpad and keyboard, allowing you to control your computer at distance."
thurtig said:
calling rtfm (http://www.gmote.org/faq):
"Gmote can also be used as a wireless Touchpad and keyboard, allowing you to control your computer at distance."
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sorry must have missed that, mind you i did only skim the page .
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can I use bluetooth mouse with xoom ?
I don't see why not - you can do it on a Galaxy S...
Lothaen said:
I don't see why not - you can do it on a Galaxy S...
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Galaxy S has touchwiz on top of it so samsung may have added that feature on top of android.
redbike said:
can I use bluetooth mouse with xoom ?
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Exactly why would you want to use a mouse? For small, incremental things that your fingers don't feel like they're precise enough? Just curious, not trying to troll.
pekosROB said:
Exactly why would you want to use a mouse? For small, incremental things that your fingers don't feel like they're precise enough? Just curious, not trying to troll.
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For say, clicking on things while sitting on the couch and your Xoom is hooked up to your TV via HDMI.
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For say, clicking on things while sitting on the couch and your Xoom is hooked up to your TV via HDMI.
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Ahhhh I never even thought about that!
Yet another great use (if you can hook up a mouse or some other input device that is) for the Xoom!
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For say, clicking on things while sitting on the couch and your Xoom is hooked up to your TV via HDMI.
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One of the coolest things I've heard in a while. Brilliant.
If anyone does this, combined with a Bluetooth keyboard, please share.
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For say, clicking on things while sitting on the couch and your Xoom is hooked up to your TV via HDMI.
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Haven't gotten my Xoom yet; but wouldn't the arrow keys accomplish this to some extent? Obviously can't play touch games and things, but could navigate around apps and things. Curious how well the arrow keys do work for anyone who has done this? Love the idea of hooking up to my TV for youtube, music, etc...
I tried my presentation keyboard today and the touchpad did not work. I would not take this as an absolute that a bluetooth mouse will not work but it does not look like it from here. It is possible that a dedicated BT mouse will work where a keyboard mouse combination device did not.
JanetPanic said:
I tried my presentation keyboard today and the touchpad did not work. I would not take this as an absolute that a bluetooth mouse will not work but it does not look like it from here. It is possible that a dedicated BT mouse will work where a keyboard mouse combination device did not.
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I just tried my microsoft bluetooth mouth model 5000 and it sees the mouse and it tries to pair, asks for a password, and it pairs. Problem im having is now nothing i do will allow it to connect. Still working on this though.
nottoosmart said:
I just tried my microsoft bluetooth mouth model 5000 and it sees the mouse and it tries to pair, asks for a password, and it pairs. Problem im having is now nothing i do will allow it to connect. Still working on this though.
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Same problem I have with my Logitech DiNovo mouse... Actually tried this this morning, just for giggles. Pairs but won't connect. My same DiNovo keyboard pairs and works perfectly. I think it doesn't connect because it doesn't really know what to do with a mouse, I doubt Google built in that functionality.
I think someone would have to write an app that overlays the actual cursor - as there is no cursor built-in. However, I am running 1.7 on my Asus netbook - installed with no issues, and it recognizes and uses the mouse - built-in mousepad, usb mouse, and bt mouse. So the functionality is there, I guess Motorola never thought to implement it. Perhaps somebody more familiar with the OS could enable this?
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Currently what I do with my laptop is hook it up via the VGA cable to my TV and use my iPhone and the handy Logitech Air Mouse app to control what's going on.
So same as a Bluetooth touchpad, I guess. I'm sure we'll figure something out
I paired a Razor Orochi to it, and its showing as a little mouse icon instead of the keyboard icon, so someone was thinking about it.
Hope someone can get this working, I enjoy hooking my SGS up to the tele and using my BT keyboard and mouse with it, so this functionality is quite important to me.
Wouldn't the Xoom need drivers associated with the mouse? Or maybe the bluetooth connection suffices...
we might need to take a look at the Viewsonic G-Tablet cursor code. Has a nice cursor when using a usb or bluetooth mouse. Not sure how or anything, programing is not my specialty. My biggest flaw lol
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I would love to see this working, having a mouse would make it much less awkward when used as a laptop replacement for work.
I don't really understand why this isn't built in from the get go, hopefully Google being the update and improve fanatics they are, will add in this functionality officially. But in the meantime, would love to see this working with some fanangling
Dex
Agree completely. We have a keyboard, why not a mouse. Hopefully it's in the kernel somewhere waiting to be enabled. I don't imagine drivers would be a problem once the OS recognizes it.
I would love to see this working as well! We have USB and HDMI out, why not have this. It would be like a nice little cloud-based work or browsing terminal in the bedroom instead of breaking out a laptop or having a net-top in there... Good for road warriors too.
I don't understand why mouse functions would work in pre-Honeycomb versions of the OS and it would be left out now. That would be ridiculous.
I have a bluetooth keyboard from logitech, and it makes the tablet much easier to use, more of a laptop experience. Now I wanted to use the tablet connected to my TV, but find it a hassle to have to use the screen to select things. ect.
My question is, will any bluetooth mouse work? Logitech has a special android mouse, but its $50! I see other bluetooth mice out there for about $10-20.
Will any bluetooth mouse work? Or do I need a "special" android tablet mouse?
Thanks!
No. You need to be sure that the mouse pairs with the tablet via a 4 digit code (usually 1234 or 0000). The Targus bluetooth laser mouse (AMB03US) supposedly doesn't need a code, but I couldn't get the tablet to pair without it. I switched to a different mouse (Targus Bluetooth Comfort Mouse #BH3874)which used a code and it worked flawlessly.
yes ı use atech bt630 is work
YEAP!!
Yes!! With current Technology, many Bluetooth Mouse are possible to be paired with tablets. Some of them is specially built for pairing purposes too You may ask Acer/Tablet Specialists near your area, for ensuring your Tablet A1000 is confirmed compatible to your plan-to-buy Bluetooth mouse
If this helps and convinces you, pls kindly hit ''thanks'' button
Sincerely,
whitefang
If you find one for cheap let us know, also what keyboard are you using?
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rlaw97 said:
If you find one for cheap let us know, also what keyboard are you using?
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I took the risk and bought a cheap "slim black bluetooth mouse" from ebay ($10) and it works! Im currently using the logitech android keyboard. I know any bluetooth keyboard will work, but the Android specific funtions really make things easier.
Hello. I have a bluetooth keyboard and mouse that pairs and connects succesfully but after entering in idle state for a few seconds they both stop working until i press on the keyboard or mouse. Is that normal? Is there a way to avoid this idle state and loss of connection?
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I took the risk and bought a cheap "slim black bluetooth mouse" from ebay ($10) and it works! Im currently using the logitech android keyboard. I know any bluetooth keyboard will work, but the Android specific funtions really make things easier.
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Can you give me a link please, or something, with the mouse? I'm interested in a cheap one for my galaxy tab 2. Thanks
i have a bluetooth mouse that works on my Asus Transformer tf300 and my Acer A100
it's a cheap one and ive had it 5 or 6 months, still working good
i use rechargeable batteries for everything, so battery life isnt an issue
Connectland CL-MOU23014 Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003AVN6C0
Smartphone as mouse?
Anyone know of a way to use an android phone as a bluetooth mouse for it?
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Anyone know of a way to use an android phone as a bluetooth mouse for it?
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BT Remote PC apps for that. Free
Whitefang
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jtguldner said:
Anyone know of a way to use an android phone as a bluetooth mouse for it?
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BlueputDroid does not need any software installed:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=berserker.android.apps.blueputdroid&hl=en
Does not shows mouse pointer on N7 screen
Argh! i've been trying more than 1 week figuring how to let my nexus 7(2013) shows the mouse pointer. I was able to use my bt mouse at the 1st time connected to N7 but after disconnect and reconnect it again, it does not works anymore. i have try to unpair and pair it again several times, restart my device, it did paired with N7 but it doesn't shows the pointer on the screen. i am sure my bt mouse works well, i am able to use it on my pc and SGS 3 but not my N7 after disconnect it. Anyone having this issue too?
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Anyone know of a way to use an android phone as a bluetooth mouse for it?
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check out Tablet Remote, it might be what you are looking for
here's a video of it in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bst0GvXb9Ug
Bluetooth working mouse with Android devices
Hi
Last month I bought Modecom BT keyboard with case and mouse (set) for Sony Xperia Z2 tablet.
Keyboard - model Modecom MC-TKC10BT and mouse model - Modecom MC-BM6
Keybaord has worked well since beginig, but I have had problems with mouse - flickering, many stops,
completely unusefull.
I have paired both devices with Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 (rooted - X-Note ROM version - 16.0 by Soloilmeglio - Xentrix
Android based 4.4.2) and there was the same problem (only with mouse).
I have thought there is Android problem, but I have bought new - cheap mouse Esperanza Model EM123K and it works well and smoothly.
There is not any stops and disruptions.
It seems that is not an Android problem (As I wrote on some internet sites and forums), but hardware problem with some bluetooth devices.
Best regards
Marek
For us Galaxy NOte II users.
1. Here is an app that will automatically download and install the latest version of Flash for Android (works on Jellybean).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30646684&postcount=1
2. Then, using either ESFile or Root Explorer...do into the base of your phones file system and find the
data/data/mobi.geek.TunnyBrowser/shared_prefs
folder. Delete
installed_plug_pref.xml AND mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser_preferences.xml
3. Now, when you go into Dolphin, it will be Flash enabled (always on)
Make sure that you go to the "more" menu in Dolphin and select user Agent "Desktop"
4. You can additionally (once you have configured your browser preferences) go into the properties of the "shared_prefs" folder and uncheck the write option, so that the settings can no be reverted.
Flash is the fastest I have ever seen on any cell phone...hands down.... easily. I guess it took a 1.6Ghz quad core for Flash to work perfectly on a phone.
I manually installed it and using it with Boat Browser. Works flawlessly. Now I got to get bluetooth/mouse for it to browse the web on my TV.
aquaholik said:
I manually installed it and using it with Boat Browser. Works flawlessly. Now I got to get bluetooth/mouse for it to browse the web on my TV.
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I just bought a bluetooth keyboard and mouse.
Mouse-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003AVN6C0/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00
Keyboard-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HCO4GI/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
Love them both. Even the function keys on the keyboard work.
I have an Amazon prime account do I paid $30 flat for the both of them.
Now I am on a hunt for an MHL adapter for HDMI out AND to get some programmable NFC tags for use in the car or when I get in the house.
I was thinking about this one since it has the touch pad built in. I sign up for Amazon Prime also but will probably cancel before the promo expires.
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-OrientE...TF8&colid=2NN334OFYO6V5&coliid=I2ZIHWEV02DFHB
I bought the universal MHL to HDTV from Samsung which comes with an adapter. But the adapter is quite fat and you will need to remove most case in order to use it. My case is a pain in the rear end to remove.
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I was thinking about this one since it has the touch pad built in. I sign up for Amazon Prime also but will probably cancel before the promo expires.
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-OrientE...TF8&colid=2NN334OFYO6V5&coliid=I2ZIHWEV02DFHB
I bought the universal MHL to HDTV from Samsung which comes with an adapter. But the adapter is quite fat and you will need to remove most case in order to use it. My case is a pain in the rear end to remove.
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That is a teeny tiny one! Unless you want that on purpose.
You could try this one with a slide out mouse pad:
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Wire...TF8&colid=16ZLZHWF45LWG&coliid=I3TJD58PL29F6U
I just saw the picture next to the phone, it is tiny. That Motorola one looks good but it doesn't come with a bluetooth dongle. I can use it with my phone but not my laptop and I am not sure what bluetooth HID is and if they sell separate adapter.
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I just saw the picture next to the phone, it is tiny. That Motorola one looks good but it doesn't come with a bluetooth dongle. I can use it with my phone but not my laptop and I am not sure what bluetooth HID is and if they sell separate adapter.
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So, the point here is that you DONT want any product with a bluetooth dongle. If you don't have bluetooth on your laptop and you want the keyboard to work on your laptop then you have to buy a bluetooth adapter.
I think that you may want to look into this as well. you can control your phone from your PC keyboard and mouse with it.
Easyblue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVlBVFkKxfo
But, in any case...you want to avoid having a dongle bluetooth receiver for your phone because it will occupy the microusb port and then you can't charge or your HDMI out while using your keyboard or mouse.
Am I making sense here?
Here is an adapter for your PC to have bluetooth:
http://www.amazon.com/Aitek-Bluetoo...sr=1-11&keywords=targus+bluetooth+4.0+adapter
Get a Bluetooth 4.0 with LE (Low energy technology). they are like 10 bucks.
Wish there was something for Chrome to be flash enabled
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So, the point here is that you DONT want any product with a bluetooth dongle. If you don't have bluetooth on your laptop and you want the keyboard to work on your laptop then you have to buy a bluetooth adapter.
I think that you may want to look into this as well. you can control your phone from your PC keyboard and mouse with it.
Easyblue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVlBVFkKxfo
But, in any case...you want to avoid having a dongle bluetooth receiver for your phone because it will occupy the microusb port and then you can't charge or your HDMI out while using your keyboard or mouse.
Am I making sense here?
Here is an adapter for your PC to have bluetooth:
http://www.amazon.com/Aitek-Bluetoo...sr=1-11&keywords=targus+bluetooth+4.0+adapter
Get a Bluetooth 4.0 with LE (Low energy technology). they are like 10 bucks.
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No I want the option of connecting to my laptop as well so if it comes with a dongle then it is great. I understand I do not need a dongle since my phone already has bluetooth and with the dongle, I won't be able to output to TV since I need that port for the MHL adapter.
So yes, buy that Motorola, and a separate receiver so I can use it with my laptop also. Thanks for all the links you posted so far.:good:
Can you guys recommend me a mouse and keyboard that works with an Android phone?
I've already tried a borrowed wireless mouse (one model from Trust that comes with a wireless dongle) but it didn't work. FWIW, this mouse works out of the box in linux, so no driver issues.
I got disappointed as I expected it to work out of the box for my phone too (youtube video influences).
Is there a reason for this? Is there any compatibility list out there?
So I would like to buy a mouse and keyboard that works.
And my idea is to be able to alternate the mouse and keyboard use with my mobile and my laptop. But not at the same time! Although that raises concerns about device pairing issues.
Requirements:
- both the mouse and keyboard must support wireless mode
- (ideally) they should also support wired mode, with the use of a detachable usb cable
- (ideally) the keyboard must be a silicone keyboard
- (bonus) the keyboard allows backlit
After some time with google I did found only one keyboard and a mouse, but there are issues: the mouse wheel is unconventional (so it may not work), and the keyboard seems to only be available in international layout.
Also I don't know if they will work with the phone or not (and if they will work with linux or not). So any info is welcomed.
So if you have any information about any models, please post it here.
Thanks!
anyone?
It would have to be bluetooth... check out the best logitechs there are...
Quasimodem said:
It would have to be bluetooth... check out the best logitechs there are...
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I checked out their page, but they don't have any USB rechargeable one.
So I'm still looking.
ghost shell said:
I checked out their page, but they don't have any USB rechargeable one.
So I'm still looking.
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try brookstone orr thinkgeek they have a couple bluetooth keyboards not sure bout mouses
I hate to create a new thread with similar questions as others but none of the other threads seem to specifically address my question.
Is there a way to use the android phone to emulate a bluetooth keyboard/mouse functionality that simply pairs with other devices. I know there are many client/server applications but with regards to Fire TV Stick I just want to use the setting.apk and pair my phone to it. I have searched high and low but can't seem to find anything which makes me believe there is something inherent to that feature I don't understand which makes it not possible.
I have several apps sideloaded to Fire stick (Xfinity TV) requiring mouse and keyboard functionality. I can't find an efficient way to do this with my phone instead of buying more hardware (bluetooth keyboard/mouse).
Thanks!
cabalauf said:
I hate to create a new thread with similar questions as others but none of the other threads seem to specifically address my question.
Is there a way to use the android phone to emulate a bluetooth keyboard/mouse functionality that simply pairs with other devices. I know there are many client/server applications but with regards to Fire TV Stick I just want to use the setting.apk and pair my phone to it. I have searched high and low but can't seem to find anything which makes me believe there is something inherent to that feature I don't understand which makes it not possible.
I have several apps sideloaded to Fire stick (Xfinity TV) requiring mouse and keyboard functionality. I can't find an efficient way to do this with my phone instead of buying more hardware (bluetooth keyboard/mouse).
Thanks!
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Maybe something like this will help....
http://www.aftvnews.com/remote-mouse-app-released-for-fire-tv-fire-tv-stick/
Its like 2 bucks. It has both KB and mouse functionality. Not sure how good it is, I have no experience with it.
If you just need keyboard functionality, you can get by with Amazon's official app which is free...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.storm.lightning.client.aosp&hl=en
EDIT: I re-read and understand you want native BT functionality to pair your android device. I have not come across anything like that. But, you can use the app which will let you ditch your hardware keyboard, but comes with extra steps of firing up the app and having your device and FTV on the same wireless network.
I just tried out the Free Wukong TV remote app from Google Play Store. It works to control the FTV Stick and has a mouse mode that lets you use the screen as a left click. I tried it in Xfinity To Go app and Old Slingplayer tablet app that needed a mouse to select options. It works but you need to switch between mouse mode and d pad mode. It's pretty easy to switch from the app.
The Wukong app once you install on your phone and then make sure you are on the same wifi network as the Stick and enter IP of Stick or press Scan network. It will install a Wukong Remote server app on the stick. Once that is installed restart your stick and try to connect. The on the upper right is a button to switch between remote styles ie keyboard, dpad, touchpad, mouse mode.
There is a Wukong keyboard app that you can install from the phone also which lets you input text in Stick using your phone virtual keyboard. I tried it and it works and is better than using the Stick remote. However I get scared of using that app to put usernames and passwords because this app is from China and who knows if they are keeping that information.
I ended up taking the Wukong of my daily use phone and put it on a a cheapie $10 Android phone. Works great and I feels safer that this app can't be logging my information.
You could try 'True Mouse/KB' in play store, it adds Bluetooth HID device profile to your phone.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.z2software.btpluginhidd