How to connect a Chromebook with a Bluetooth mouse

Similar to conventional laptops on the market, Chromebooks are also equipped with a trackpad to completely replace the normal mouse, and help improve mobility and usability. flexible use of the device.

However, from an overall perspective, using a normal mouse will give you a better working experience and productivity than the trackpad. That's why you might want to connect your Chromebook to a wireless mouse for everyday use. How?

As long as your Chromebook has Bluetooth support, it's at your disposal to connect it to popular wireless peripherals (such as keyboards, mice, headsets, and others) to lift it up. High user experience.

First, click on the clock section in the bottom right corner of the Chromebook screen to bring up the Quick Settings panel. Click the gear icon to open the Settings menu.

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In the Settings menu interface, scroll down and click on ' Bluetooth '. If your Chromebook doesn't support Bluetooth, you won't see this option.

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Now, press the right switch (make it blue) to turn on the Bluetooth connection. Your Chromebook will start scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices. Make sure your Bluetooth mouse is in pairing ready mode.

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When you see the name of the mouse you want to pair with appear in the ' Unpaired Devices ' section, click on it.

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A pop-up will appear quickly while the device establishes a connection and you will have to wait a few seconds to complete the process. When pairing is successful, you should see a green ' Connected ' display below the mouse name on the Chromebook screen.

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The mouse is connected and you can move the pointer around the screen. From now on, this mouse will also automatically connect to your Chromebook when you turn on both devices.

Jessica Tanner

Update 31 March 2021