How to connect a bluetooth mouse to a laptop

The invention of wireless communications allowed computer users to eliminate the need for wires. More and more devices are appearing on the market that support this pairing method, but connecting them can sometimes cause problems.

How to connect a bluetooth mouse to a laptop

Each wireless mouse is equipped with an adapter that serves as a kind of intermediary between the laptop’s USB input and the Bluetooth module installed inside the mouse. There are two ways to connect to a laptop:

• The standard way is through a mouse adapter. This type of interaction involves using one of the USB inputs located on the laptop motherboard. You need to insert the adapter that comes with the mouse into this input. The software necessary for the operation of the wireless manipulator is installed automatically - the user only needs to wait until both devices are synchronized with each other and a message appears on the laptop display stating that “the new device is ready for use.”
• Using a Bluetooth module installed inside the laptop. The vast majority of laptops (especially modern ones) are equipped with a Bluetooth module installed at the hardware level. If the mouse adapter has been lost, or you don’t want to occupy the USB input, then this method will help establish a connection between the mouse and the laptop.From the “Device Manager” (you can get into it by pressing Windows + R on the keyboard and entering devmgmt.msc in the window that appears) you need to start the Bluetooth module. A wireless icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. You need to turn on the mouse, then go to this icon and click on it. Select “Add device” from the drop-down list. All you have to do is follow the instructions that appear in the new windows to connect the mouse. Further connection is made in the same way, but the synchronization procedure will be much shorter.

Why the mouse may not connect / the computer does not see the mouse

There are several reasons why a laptop will not accept a mouse paired with it. The most popular of them:

• Battery low. Wired mice work as long as there is a charge in the laptop battery or it is connected to the mains. Remote mice use batteries for this, and if they are not replaced in time, the manipulator itself will remind the owner of this by refusing to connect to the operating system.
• Mouse is not included. Again, unlike wired mice, wireless mice are equipped with an on/off button to save battery. When turned off, the manipulator will not work.
• The drivers were not installed. This rarely happens, but there are users who report that they are unable to install the necessary software. In this case, you will have to install the drivers yourself. This can be easily done by going to the official website of the mouse manufacturer. All software designed to operate certain devices is supplied free of charge. You don’t have to search for it yourself - you can try to force the system to search for drivers.You will need to go to the “Device Manager”, find the connected mouse with an error icon in the list, and call the drop-down menu and then select the driver update function.
• Manufacturing defect. If the previous methods to solve the problem did not help, then all that remains is to take advantage of the warranty and return the mouse back to where it was brought from, demanding that the defective device be replaced.

Externally, the adapter for connecting a wireless mouse is a plastic plate with a USB output. The size of the record varies depending on the model - it can be as large as an SD drive, or be three times shorter than the output itself. Manufacturers often provide a hole in the mouse body with a latch where the adapter can be placed.

Reference! If you have problems finding the adapter after purchasing the mouse, you should carefully inspect it - the transmitter is hidden somewhere inside.

A Bluetooth mouse, unlike a wired one, is not powered from the mains and, accordingly, can run out of power. The manipulator operates on a battery, access to which is provided by opening the valve at the bottom of the housing. It is advisable to replace the battery on time, otherwise the mouse will stop working.