How to connect a wireless mouse to a TV
If such a question had been asked five years ago, one would have started to worry about the health of the questioner, but now one can safely give an affirmative answer. “Smart TVs” are multifunctional devices that are capable of working with the Internet. And it’s easier to work on the Internet, having at hand not a remote control, but a familiar mouse. The main thing is to know how to connect it.
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How to connect a wireless mouse to a TV?
Ideally, there will be no problems connecting a wireless mouse. To do this, just take the adapter from it. It is advisable that the brand of the mouse and the brand of the adapter match.
Find the USB port on the side of the TV and connect the adapter.
If the connection is normal, a message will appear on the screen that a new device is connected and will soon disappear. Feel free to turn on your TV and start checking. You should see a mouse cursor on the screen.
However, according to the creators of Sony, Samsung, LG, only mice from Logitech, A4tech, Genius will work smoothly with their devices. Accordingly, the newer the TV itself and the device paired with it, the less likely there are problems with the connection.
REFERENCE! If you still have questions, you need to download the latest version of the software from the manufacturer’s official website and install it. This should help.
Can I use a cable?
Connecting a cable mouse is no more difficult than connecting a wireless one.The only difference is the cable. One end of it is inserted into the USB port. This port can be found on the back or side of the TV's patch panel. As a rule, there are several such ports.
If the connection was completed normally, the message on the screen will inform you about this. You can safely use your “favorite rodent” and your equally favorite cursor, instead of an inconvenient remote control. The controls will be the same as on a computer. Use a roller to scroll through the pages, and select the programs you need with a mouse click.
As you can see, everything is very simple. But in order to avoid unpleasant incidents, it is recommended to first read the user manual. Is your device really supported by a smart TV? Maybe it’s time to upgrade your mouse?
