How to use the keyboard for the tablet. Turning a tablet into a full-fledged workplace

This is one of the popular questions that our editors are asked: Is it possible to use a Bluetooth keyboard with an Android tablet? In this article we will show and tell you how to connect a keyboard to an Android tablet.

Yes, reader. Yes, you can connect the keyboard to your Android tablet and smartphone. In fact, if you just want to, you can connect a mouse or even a joystick to your tablet. You can connect any Android input devices using Bluetooth and then use them just like you would with a PC.

The only exception to the rule is Bluetooth keyboards, which require the use of a special USB dongle. If this is the case, and your tablet doesn't have a full-size USB port, you may be able to solve the problem by purchasing a separate USB adapter (you might also want to consider buying a new keyboard specifically for your tablet). If you are an iPad user, you will need to take a look at the special .

To connect your tablet or smartphone to any Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on Bluetooth devices. You can do this by opening the Settings app and then, under " Wireless connections» simply switch the Bluetooth slider to the “On” position. You can also use the menu quick settings and the corresponding Bluetooth icon.

Now you need to pair your Android with your Bluetooth keyboard. Tap on Bluetooth to access Bluetooth settings.

Now turn on Bluetooth on your keyboard. Go back to Android and click Search for Devices. OS Android tablet should detect the keyboard.

When the keyboard appears in the list of devices, you need to double-click on its name. In this example, the keyboard is called "Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard". Depending on how exactly it authorizes external devices input your tablet will probably ask you to enter something from the keyboard, indicating the set of characters or numbers on the tablet. In our case, we needed to enter a digital code and press Enter.

Once your keyboard is connected to your tablet, you will see it appear in the list of paired devices. You can now use a Bluetooth keyboard to enter text into any application that requires text input.

Remember to turn off Bluetooth when you are not using the connection. otherwise you risk being left without charging. It's also worth remembering that you'll have to turn off Bluetooth while you're in flight, as airplane mode doesn't allow for unnecessary loads.

The life of young, active people these days can hardly be imagined without large quantity various mobile devices– phones, tablets, players, etc. And the gadgets themselves are becoming more sophisticated, sophisticated and functional from year to year. IN lately There has been a steady increase in interest in peripheral components connected to gadgets - first of all, this concerns, perhaps, full-fledged keyboards. In this article we will tell you. Believe me, these days this procedure is not particularly difficult.

Ways to connect a keyboard to a tablet.

There are several options at once, how to connect a keyboard to a tablet and at the same time ensure its correct operation. Let's list the most common ones:

• Wireless keyboard connection via Wi-Fi;
• Wireless connection via infrared or bluetooth;
• Wired connection via tablet port.

Choosing a method how to connect a keyboard to a tablet, it is worth considering that each option has both advantages and disadvantages. And, of course, it’s worth remembering such simple things as the fact that when connecting via Wi-Fi, not only the tablet, but also the keyboard must be equipped with this module.

How to connect a keyboard to a tablet via Wi-Fi.

To connect a keyboard to a tablet via a Wi-Fi module, you must meet a number of conditions, without which the connection will either be incorrect or fail completely. Here are just the main ones:

• An external keyboard, as already mentioned, must have a Wi-Fi module, preferably of the same standard as the similar module in the tablet;
• Devices must be able to work without a third-party network router. Or a tablet should work as a router, which will be responsible for both receiving and distributing IP addresses;
• The keyboard must be able to process and correctly, in in the required format, send the necessary commands to the tablet.

The above conditions make connecting the keyboard to the tablet in this way very difficult. Perhaps in time this type connections will become much easier.

How to connect a keyboard to a tablet viaIR port or via bluetooth.

We allow ourselves to be so advanced that we dare to say that the probability of connecting via an infrared port is so negligible that we will not consider it at all.

In order to connect the keyboard to the tablet running Android OS via Bluetooth, you must first connect the tablet and keyboard to each other, and only then synchronize the devices, if this does not happen automatically. The connection procedure is as follows:

• Turn on Bluetooth on your keyboard;
• Enable a similar module in the properties of your tablet's operating system;
• Find a connection with the mobile assistant.

The main advantages of a Bluetooth connection are:

• Complete independence in movement, limited only by the signal range;
• Compact, no wires;
• Ease of connection;
• The ability to simultaneously communicate with several devices at once (provided that the devices themselves have this capability).

How to connect a keyboard to a tablet via cable.

Cable connection is still the most common method. To do this, it is best to use a direct connection to the tablet, if it has the necessary socket (a full USB connector). To connect the keyboard to the tablet via cable, you must meet the following conditions:

• The equipment must be mutually compatible, that is, support each other;
• The tablet must have OTG or USBHOST technology “on board”, without which interaction at the hardware level with the keyboard is impossible;
• Keyboard drivers or its initial settings must first be registered in the tablet system, and they must correspond to the exact version of the operating system on which your device is running.

Software configuration of keyboard and tablet.

In order for an external keyboard to interact correctly with tablets, you need to install drivers, which can be installed either manually or automatically. The most striking proof that the drivers for the keyboard are installed correctly is that... it starts working. For a mouse, its cursor appears on the tablet screen.

Used to connect absolutely any keyboard via USB special program, which is called “ruKeyboard”. To configure your keyboard you need the following:

• Install the utility itself;
• On your tablet, go to “Language and Settings” in “Settings”;
• Check the box next to the ruKeyboard utility;
• Go to the settings of the program itself and select “Hardware keyboard” there;
• In the “Select Layout” menu, select “External Keyboard”;
• Open any program that provides text typing (even SMS) and select “ruKeyboard” as the main input method;
• Connect the keyboard to the tablet;
• Type a few words to check.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated about how to connect a keyboard to a tablet, No.

Setting up the gaming functionality of the keyboard (joystick) and tablet.

In addition to the keyboard, joysticks, which can provide maximum gaming functionality, are in great demand when connecting to tablets. When connecting a joystick or other gaming controller to the tablet, you must use only the connection method recommended by the manufacturer. Only correct connection will ensure the correct operation of your gaming devices and total immersion into your favorite tablet games.

ASUS Transformer and Microsoft Surface are great devices that combine a tablet and a full-fledged laptop. On the road, such a thing does not take up much space and is great for both work and leisure. He took out a thin keyboard from the bag, and you had a laptop in your hands, put it back - the tablet. Comfortable. But is it possible to do something similar from a regular Android tablet? Easily!

For what?

Even the cheapest modern tablets have extremely powerful hardware, the performance of which is quite enough to compete with netbooks. However, the tablet has a completely different purpose, which poses an obvious problem: what to take with you on the road? Is a tablet or netbook convenient for reading books, surfing the web and playing games - an excellent tool for communication and work? Carrying both with us is not the most fun thing to do, but we can take a different path.

Let's start with the fact that almost any tablet is suitable for Android control supports connecting a keyboard and mouse - in fact, this turns it into a kind of all-in-one computer that you can lean against something, place the keyboard and mouse in front of you and work calmly. This is not very convenient on the road, and it’s too much even for a geek, so the smart Chinese have come up with special cases with a built-in keyboard, which with a slight movement of the hand turn the tablet into an interesting device, similar to a netbook. It’s definitely worth buying such a case, especially since it will cost no more than 20 American rubles, and the keyboard is really good.

The second is the OS. It would seem that Android is not at all designed for work and you cannot do without a full-fledged netbook/laptop. But here everything is in order, browsers easily serve several tabs, there are many keyboard shortcuts, a full set of UNIX utilities, a bunch of administration software, compilers, utilities, web servers and everything you can think of, except absolutely nothing. professional software such as Photoshop or ProTools. But I doubt that anyone will engage in graphic art or composition mixing while sitting in the passenger seat of a car moving along the “magnificent” Russian roads.

In other words, the tablet has everything to use as a workstation, but we’ll talk about how to use “everything” to its fullest.

Basic minimum

So, we have a tablet running Android 4, a keyboard, a mouse (optional) and the desire to turn it all into a workhorse.

Let me make a reservation right away that a USB keyboard and mouse can only be plugged into a tablet that supports USB mode host (OTG), so if your tablet does not have this option, you will have to use more expensive Bluetooth accessories, and if not, Bluetooth support, then nothing can be done - such a tablet is not suitable.

If the USB host mode is supported, the keyboard or mouse should be connected using an OTG cable, which usually comes with the tablet and is a miniUSB-male cable on one side and a full-size USB female on the other (if the tablet has full-size USB- ports, you can weave directly into them). If it is not included in the package, an OTG cable can be bought at any mobile equipment store or ordered in China for one dollar (it is no worse). I would like to warn you that usually not all ports support host mode, so you need to plug it into the correct one (usually it is signed Host or OTG).

When everything is in hand, we attach the mouse and keyboard to the tablet - and voila, everything works. One might say that this would be enough, but Android can offer much more advanced keyboard control capabilities. One of the main ones is a fairly developed and convenient system of keyboard shortcuts, which has existed since the first versions of the OS. So, to navigate around the desktop and various menus, you can use the “arrows”, and the key replaces the “Back” button, and - “Home” button. Besides these, there is a whole set of other control combinations, including shortcuts for launching applications:

Android keyboard shortcuts

- analogue of the “Back” button - analogue of the “Home” button - analogue of the “Menu” button - switching between applications - switch layout - open settings - management of installed applications - change wallpaper - write a letter - music player - calculator - write SMS - calendar - contacts - browser - Google maps - search

A special place among them is occupied by the combination , which opens a search window, which in Android is similar to the search window in OS X or Ubuntu, that is, it allows you to search not only on the Internet, but also among installed applications, contacts and browser bookmarks. A very convenient keyboard control tool.

Keyboard shortcuts are also available in applications, but only a small part of developers implement such controls. Even among browsers where this functionality is a must, I could only find two that can be fully controlled using the keyboard. This is a standard browser and Google Chrome, which support the following set of combinations:

Browser combinations

Unfortunately, in Android there is no way to change key combinations or add your own, but the existing ones will be quite enough to work with the tablet without any mouse, only occasionally touching the screen to select some hard-to-reach interface element.

Since we are talking about the browser, we need to take care of the Internet connection. Not all tablets are equipped with a 3G module, so you will most likely have to get the Internet in other ways. Two standard solutions are a 3G modem or Internet from a phone. The first option is more preferable, however, on tablets with one host port (like mine), it will not allow you to plug in a keyboard as well. The option of distributing the Internet from your phone via Wi-Fi is very convenient, but it drains the smart phone’s battery at an incredible speed, so it is much better to use the more economical Bluetooth for this purpose.

The blue tooth situation in Android is quite strange, and its support varies greatly from version to version. Nevertheless, Internet distribution via Bluetooth (PAN profile) has been supported for a long time, and, most likely, it is already present in the smartphone (you should look somewhere in the area “Wireless networks -> Advanced -> Modem mode”). To connect to such a “broadcaster,” Google recommends selecting the desired Bluetooth device from the list in the “Profiles” section and checking the “Use for Internet access” checkbox. But in practice, such an item often simply does not exist, so to connect you will have to use an independent implementation of the PAN profile, for example, “Bluetooth PAN” from the market. It requires root, but using it is as easy as shelling pears: launch it, click on the huge round button in the middle of the screen.

To have access to all the necessary data on the road, you can transfer it to a flash drive in advance or use cloud drives like Dropbox or Google Drive. Both approaches are inconvenient because they do not allow synchronization to occur automatically. But the Dropsync application can do this and does it very well. In fact, Dropsync performs the same task as the desktop version of Dropbox: it allows you to store files on a flash drive, periodically synchronizing them with cloud storage. What’s important is that the directories for synchronization can be selected individually, sending and receiving from the cloud only what is really needed on the tablet, for example, books, music, source texts.

Using Dropsync is quite simple, you just need to select the directory to sync, the directory in Dropbox and choose the synchronization method: one way or both. After this, the software will hang in the background and periodically perform synchronization. I immediately recommend buying the Pro version, it supports Linux inotify technology for instant synchronization immediately after changing files, and also removes the 5 MB file size limit and the limit on one synchronized directory.

Virtual keyboard for Android tablets

You can work effectively in a terminal emulator without a hardware keyboard. To do this, you just need to install the Hacker’s keyboard, which has keys , , navigation arrows, a separate line with numbers, as well as a separate panel with keys .

Advanced option

Let's talk about more advanced use of the tablet. For a geek, and even more so for a person administering remote servers, standard functionality and ordinary applications will, of course, not be enough to feel complete. Therefore, we need to acquire a gentleman’s Linux set, namely a terminal emulator, a set of command line utilities, as well as various SSH clients and rsyncs. Android has all this, thanks to the Linux kernel.

First of all, let's get root on the tablet. We have already told you how to do this, especially since each device has its own methodology, which includes many nuances. That's why Google is here to help. Next, install Android Terminal Emulator from the market, this is a standard VT102 emulator with support for everything you need. It supports all control sequences, which means all key combinations that you will type on the keyboard.

The standard Android installation includes a limited set of command line utilities (which doesn't even include the cp command), but it can easily be expanded to a complete set by simply installing BusyBox using one of the many installers available on the market. After this, you can get normal bash instead of the wretched sh that comes with the kit. To do this, install GNU bash 4.2 Installer, launch it and click the “Install” button. So that the terminal emulator knows that we want to immediately get into bash when starting, go to the terminal settings and in the “Command Shell” option specify the path “/system/xbin/bash -”.

From now on we have a full-fledged command line, but no SSH client and a good text editor. You can solve this problem by installing the good old ConnectBot and Vim Touch. As independent tools, they do a great job, but you won't be able to use them productively if you have a keyboard and need to edit various files directly from the terminal. Therefore, we will install native versions of these programs. Console Vim for Android can be obtained from this link. It should be unpacked, transferred to the tablet’s memory card, and then placed in the /system/xbin directory. Here's how to do it right in Android:

Installing console vim

$ su # cp /sdcard/path-to-binary /system/xbin # chmod +x /system/bin/vim

The SSH client, in turn, is available in the SSHDroid application. All you need to do is install SSHDroid and copy the SSH client to the /system/xbin directory:

Installing ssh

$ su # cp /data/data/berserker.android.apps.sshdroid/dropbear/ssh /system/xbin # chmod +x /system/xbin/ssh

You can go even further and install an entire Linux distribution that will have everything you want. It is especially convenient to use Arch Linux Installer for this, which installs minimal Arch Linux into the image without any unnecessary Xs and other rubbish. And thanks to the archaic philosophy of rolling releases, you will always have the latest software, without having to install new version distribution. The installer itself is incredibly simple, so I won’t describe its use.

It is clear that while working remotely, we will most likely have to access the Internet via a VPN, since open Wi-Fi in various cafeterias and hotels simply does not inspire trust by definition. IN new Android Now there is VPN support right out of the box, so setting up proxying will not cause any problems. Just go to settings " Wireless networks-> More…”, click VPN, Android prompts you to set a PIN or password, this will have to be done, otherwise they won’t let us in. Next, click “Add VPN profile” and specify the VPN type (standard PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, IPSec Xauth or IPSec Hybrid), enter the profile name, server address and keys, if necessary (for PPTP, of course, not necessary). We save, tap on the profile name, enter the login and password, and all traffic begins to flow through the tunnel.

If you are going to do some coding on the go, then Google Play There are a lot of tools for this. To create small utility utilities and scripts, you can use the SL4A environment (code.google.com/p/android-scripting), which allows you to execute scripts written in sh, Python, Ruby, Perl, Lua and other languages. The environment is equipped with an editor and a simple API that allows you to access the main functions of the tablet.

For more serious development, you can use the QPython environment, which, in addition to the SL4A API, offers access to the native Android API, as well as the cross-platform Kivy library of graphic widgets. Applications created using QPython will be almost indistinguishable from native ones. The Ruboto IRB framework generally offers full access to the Android Java API, but for the Ruby language.

I would especially like to note the AIDE environment, which allows you to create full-fledged Java applications for Android in Android itself. The environment is very developed, with full set all the necessary features, including syntax highlighting, autocompletion, online hints, compilation and one-click launch. AIDE is fully compatible with projects Android SDK, so it can actually be used for serious development. Particularly hardcore comrades can install GNU GCC C/C++ Compiler, the same GCC and a set of binutils that allow you to compile software in the console.

HDMI

Carrying a tablet with you, and even having a keyboard and mouse connected to it, you will probably want to hook it up to the HDMI port of your TV or AV receiver. In principle, everything here is simple and boringly convenient: plug in the cable and get a picture on the big screen. But there are several interesting points that I would like to talk about.

Screen blanking. One of the most frustrating aspects of implementing HDMI support in Android is the need to keep the screen on. As soon as you press the tablet's power button, the HDMI is de-energized and the “big picture” disappears. You won’t be able to disable this behavior using Android itself, but you can use the excellent Screen Standby program, which forcibly turns off the backlight of the screen, so you can safely watch videos, play games or surf the Internet without being distracted by a copy of the image on the tablet.

Screen Standby has many very useful settings, for example, turns off the backlight on its own when you plug in an HDMI cable. To do this, just enable the “Auto HDMI/MHL Detection” option in the “HDMI Detection” section (there are also settings to turn it off when launching an application or placing it in the dock). Another very interesting feature- this is switching the tablet into touchpad mode, when a cursor appears on the monitor screen and the tablet screen turns into a large touchpad. It is included in the menu “Settings -> Touchpad setting -> Use touchpad function”, but this function did not work for me, which is predictable, given the limited support for models.

Joystick and control panel. A tablet connected to a monitor or TV can be controlled not only using a keyboard and mouse, but also using a smartphone on the same Android. It is not necessary to log into the tablet via SSH or other means to do this. You can use the BT Controller virtual joystick from the market. This program allows you to turn your smartphone into a virtual blue-toothed joystick, control panel or even a keyboard - whatever you need.

BT Controller should be installed on both devices that are already connected via Bluetooth. Next, on one of the devices, press the “Connect” button, after which a message will appear on the screen asking you to select the device function: Controller or Host. Click Host on the tablet, after which an information plate appears in the upper right corner, symbolizing a successful connection and the functionality of the components. Tapping on the “KB Enabled” line on the sign will take us to the input method settings menu, in which we should select BTController, and tapping on “KB Active” will allow us to switch to BT Controller instead of the standard keyboard.

When all these operations are completed, you can use the joystick that appears on the screen. IN free version The application has only one interface option - a SNES joystick, with which it is quite convenient to play games, but for other purposes it is not suitable. The paid version of BT Controller allows you to choose between more than thirty different joysticks, remotes and keyboards and, more importantly, create a new remote control yourself using a special editor.

Conclusions

An Android tablet can truly be turned into a full-fledged desktop that is a pleasure to use. Of course, it won’t replace a real laptop running Linux, but you won’t notice any special problems in using it either.

Modern tablets are truly multifunctional devices that can perform almost any task just as well as a computer. Their performance is not inferior to some PCs, and the set of applications allows you to perform any, even the most unusual options. However Some tablets do not have a keyboard to function fully. After all, typing large amounts of text using a touchpad is not always convenient.

To make typing more convenient, you can connect it to a tablet wireless keyboard. And we'll tell you how to do it.

How to connect a keyboard via bluetooth

The most convenient way to connect your device to an Android tablet is a wireless connection. It provides mobility and comfort of use, allowing the user to avoid having unnecessary wires. There are two main ways wireless connection.

Via external module

Many Bluetooth devices provide communication between devices through special external modules that come included. In order to implement this connection, you will need a USB port. Usually tablets are equipped with such a connector, but there are models without a USB port. In this case, the only solution is to use a mini-USB to USB adapter. It connects to the corresponding connector and turns the mini-USB port into a full-fledged USB connector.

REFERENCE! Tablets often have multiple mini-USB ports, but some models only have one.

In this case, simultaneous connection of the keyboard and the process of charging the device is impossible, since the only connector will be occupied by the connected gadget.

After to USB port the keyboard was connected, the device itself will recognize and configure the gadget.

REFERENCE! On some OSes, for connected devices to function, you need to go to the appropriate settings and allow the use of this particular equipment.

Via internal Bluetooth module

This method is more convenient, since it does not require additional connection with an adapter or the use of any connectors.

In order to make a Bluetooth connection through the internal module on the tablet, both gadgets need to be turned on. Then go to the wireless connection settings and turn on Bluetooth. After this, the search for devices ready to connect will begin. From the list of possible connections, you should select the keyboard model and pair it.

REFERENCE! The system may require a password for switching. This password usually defaults to four ones or zeros.

However, on different models given password may vary. To clarify this information, you should refer to the technical literature that comes with the equipment.

After connection, the keyboard will appear in the list of connected devices and will be ready for use.

Pros and cons of Bluetooth connection

Among the undoubted advantages worth highlighting mobility wireless devices, and also ease of setup and ease of use.

Main minus is possibility of connection loss, and also communication breakdown with increasing distance. Besides, Bluetooth connection reduces the operating time of the gadget without recharging.

Today, all kinds of mobile gadgets are wildly popular, both among young people and the older generation. Year after year they are improving, becoming more technologically savvy, more functional and more productive. Due to the popularity and widespread use of this type of device, interest in peripheral equipment that can work with them has simultaneously grown. We are talking about manipulators such as mice, keyboards and joysticks.

Let's try to figure out whether it is possible to connect a keyboard to the tablet, how to do it and what we need for this. And at the same time, we’ll find out what arsenal of knowledge needs to be armed in this, albeit easy, but at the same time confusing enterprise.

Connection methods

1. Wireless Wi-Fi protocol.
2. Connection via infrared port or Bluetooth.
3. Connect the mouse and keyboard to the tablet via a cable.

Each of the above methods has a number of both advantages and disadvantages, so which type of connection to choose depends entirely on you and the capabilities of your device.

Connection via cable or adapter

Most often, the tablet (you can connect a keyboard, mouse or joystick) is connected to peripherals using a special cable or USB port, if provided in the gadget. For correct operation of both devices connected via cable, the following requirements must be met.

Connection conditions:

• the device must support the connected manipulator, and vice versa;
• the mobile device must support OTG and USB-host technologies to interact with third-party manipulators at the hardware level;
• on mobile device Up-to-date drivers must be installed for correct interaction with peripherals at the software level.

Be sure to take into account the nuances described above before connecting a keyboard and mouse to your tablet.

Benefits of a physical connection

The main advantage of this method of synergy is the fact that you clearly know what exactly is connected to you. It should also be noted that the speed of interaction between both devices is limited solely by the speed of the slowest device. In general, peripherals connected physically, has the highest throughput, which is why experts advise synchronizing flash drives and 3G modems via cable in order to ensure maximum efficiency in data exchange between devices. Keep this in mind before connecting your keyboard to your tablet.

and Bluetooth

This method is slightly inferior in popularity to the first, but, even despite certain disadvantages, it continues to be in enviable demand. Before connecting a Bluetooth keyboard to the tablet, you must first establish a connection at the hardware level, if it was not done automatically.

To connect two devices using the Bluetooth protocol or via an infrared port, you must perform the following steps:

1. Activate the infrared port or Bluetooth adapter on the peripheral device.
2. Enable wireless protocols on your mobile gadget.
3. Synchronize with an external device.

If your peripheral device is equipped only with an infrared port, then before connecting the keyboard to the tablet, keep in mind that this technology has long been outdated and many modern mobile gadgets no longer support IR protocols. As for the Bluetooth radio module, it continues to be improved and updated with new models and versions.

Advantages and disadvantages of wireless protocols

Connecting external devices via Bluetooth wireless protocols and infrared ports has a number of undeniable advantages that physical synchronization of devices lacks.

The main advantages of connecting peripherals via a radio module and infrared port:

• independence and mobility of both devices - both peripheral and tablet/smartphone;
• convenience and compactness;
• ease of synchronization;
• the ability to connect several peripheral devices (if adapter capabilities and operating system mobile gadget).

As for the shortcomings, there are not so many of them, although some of them may become critical for a certain circle of users. Although the connection is considered wireless, it has its own “leash”, which is limited to a peripheral device. You can also note a small, but still latency in the response of the keyboard or mouse, which is unacceptable for most gamers. Take this into account before you engage in a practical solution to the question: “How to connect a keyboard to a tablet?”

Nevertheless, this method of connecting peripherals is considered a compact and universal solution with maximum capabilities.

Connection via Wi-Fi adapter

Before connecting a keyboard to a tablet via Wi-Fi protocols, a number of conditions must be met. Otherwise, successful synchronization is unlikely to succeed or will not be possible at all.

Connection conditions:

1. The external device to be connected must be equipped with a Wi-Fi wireless module (preferably of the same standard as the mobile gadget).
2. The keyboard or mouse should work without the use of any additional network adapter(like a router), otherwise the mobile device must take over this function.
3. At the software level, the “masks” and IP addresses must match, which will allow the devices to be united into one network.
4. Both devices must be able to independently and correctly process and send data in both directions.

Due to the specific and rather complex synchronization procedure, it is very difficult to find a mobile gadget with the ability to connect peripherals via Wi-Fi protocols, and therefore this method is more often used by printers or MFPs, that is, devices for which the speed of the return call is not so important, in difference from the same mouse or keyboard.

Configuration of mobile gadget and peripherals

In order for external devices to interact correctly with the tablet, you need to take care of the latest drivers for the peripherals. This will help to correctly and quickly transmit commands from one device to another and back. The software can be installed either automatically or with the help of the user. For example, after installing the drivers correctly and connecting the mouse to the mobile gadget, a familiar cursor will appear on the screen.

Software

To physically connect any peripheral keyboard via a USB port, it is better to use the popular and proven ruKeyboard utility. This software is able to work with almost any type of keyboard, and therefore is in enviable demand throughout the Russian Federation.

For correct settings The utility requires the following simple steps:

1. Install the downloaded software (it is better to use the official resources of the developers).
2. Go to the settings of your mobile gadget.
3. Select the “Language and Settings” menu item.
4. Place the radio beacon opposite the “ruKeyboard” position.
5. Then, in the settings of the utility itself, select “Hardware Keyboard”.
6. In the “Select Layout” menu branch, find the “External Keyboard” item and make it active.
7. Open any text editor or browser, and in the settings specify the input method “ruKeyboard”.
8. Connect your keyboard to your mobile device.
9. Test the operation of all symbols.

After completing these steps, both devices should work correctly. If something goes wrong, it is better to start from the very beginning of the list and do all the steps again, without skipping anything.