How To Connect Wireless Keyboard Or Mouse To Samsung S24/S24+/S24 Ultra

Do you want to connect a wireless mouse and keyboard to your Galaxy S24 series phone? If yes but don’t know how to do this then guide this is for you. Here you will get all the details regarding it like what types of Wireless Keyboards and Mice are Compatible with Galaxy S24, what you need to do before connecting the wireless keyboard/mouse to Samsung, and the steps to connect wireless keyboard or mouse to Samsung S24/S24+/S24 Ultra.

Types Of Wireless Mice And Keyboards Compatible With Samsung S24 (Plus) (Ultra)

To enjoy a smooth experience, you need to check the compatibility of the mouse or keyboard that you are going to connect with your Samsung smartphone.

So, below we have discussed the main types of wireless keyboards and mice that work well with Galaxy mobile phones.

USB Receiver-Based Wireless Keyboards & Mice

Some wireless mice and keyboards depend on a USB receiver and for this USB port is needed while making connections between them. Samsung S24 series phones do not have a standard USB-A port so you need a USB OTG (On-The-Go) adapter to connect the receiver to the phone’s USB-C port.

Requirements:

Devices that are compatible with Android systems.
A USB OTG adapter is required to connect the USB receiver to your Samsung S24.

Features:

You can also pair them with your computer.
It provides a reliable connection without latency problems.

Bluetooth-Enabled Mice & Keyboards

Bluetooth-enabled devices are easy to connect to the mobile phone as they provide the Bluetooth feature. So you can easily enable Bluetooth on your phone and pair gadgets without any additional adapters.

Try to find devices that support Bluetooth 5.0 or higher for better range and stability.

Features:

Wireless connection by just turning on the Bluetooth feature on both devices.
Don’t need USB cables because they directly connect using Samsung’s Bluetooth feature.

After knowing the different types of wireless mice and keywords, you will be able to make a clear decision about selecting the right gadgets to make a wireless connection.

Things You Need to Do Before Pairing Your Wireless Mouse Or Keyboard With Samsung S24, S24 Ultra, or S24 Plus

There are a few things that you need to do before paring your Galaxy phone to the wireless peripherals for a smooth and reliable connection.

Here are some of the steps:

Fully Charge Your Wireless Mouse/Keyboard

You should fully charge your wireless devices so that you will not face any connectivity problems while pairing.

Use an authorized or real charger to charge the devices.
Many wireless mice and keyboards have LED indicators where you can see the status of the battery. So, you can check it before proceeding.

Turn On Bluetooth On Samsung S24 (Ultra) (Plus)

You need to enable Bluetooth feature on your phone so that the wireless keyboard or mouse pairs easily.

Here are the steps to enable Bluetooth service on your smartphone:

On your phone open the Settings app.
Scroll down and tap on Connections.
Next, tap on Bluetooth.
Now, turn on the Bluetooth feature.

Note: Ensure both devices are close to each other.

Check Wireless Devices Are Compatible With Galaxy S24 Serie’s Phone

You can check the device manual book to confirm the compatibility.
Check that the device supports Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.
If you are using a USB receiver-based keyboard or mouse then check that you have a USB OTG adapter compatible with USB-C ports.

Enable Paring Mode On Your Keyboard & Mouse

Before paring, make sure your devices are discovered by Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or other S24 models.

Here are the steps to turn on pairing mode on your devices:

Steps to Enable Paring Mode On USB Receiver-based Keyboard & Mouse

Plug the receiver into a USB OTG adapter that is connected to your smartphone.

Steps to Enable Paring Mode On Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse

Press and hold the paring button (sometimes indicated by Bluetooth icon) until you see an LED light flash, indicating that paring mode is on.

Note: Go and check the user manual if you don’t know how to activate paring mode on your mouse or keyboard.

So, these are some of the steps that you need to take before following the steps to connect your devices to your Galaxy phone.

Now, we will move to the steps to do the same.

How To Connect Wireless Keyboard/Mouse To Galaxy S24/S24+/S24 Ultra

We have gathered the steps for both USB receiver-vased wireless devices and Bluetooth wireless devices in 2 different sections so that you can easily connect them.

Steps To Connect USB Receiver-Based Wireless keyboard/Mouse To Galaxy S24 (Plus) (Ultra)

Step 1: Collect Essential Accessories

Check that the wireless peripherals are compatible with Android systems.
You need the USB receiver that you get with the mouse or keyboard.
The USB OTG Adapter to change the USB-A receiver to the USB-C port on your S24 series smartphones.

Step 2: Prepare Your Wireless Device

Enable the keyboard and mouse with the help of Power button.
If needed insert battery into your devices.
Check that the device is almost ready to pair with the with the USB receiver.

Step 3: Connect the USB Receiver

Plug the USB receiver into the USB OTG adapter.
Then connect the OTG adapter to the USB-C port on your mobile.
Now, your Samsung mobile will automatically detect the receiver.

Step 4: Check Mouse & Keyboard Is Working

On Mouse: Simply move the mouse and check if the cursor displays on the screen and responds to your taps.

On Keyboard: Open Notes on your phone and enter a few words to ensure it is responding and taping the characters.

Steps To Connect Bluetooth Wireless keyboard/Mouse To Galaxy S24 (Plus) (Ultra)

Step 1: Turn On the Bluetooth Feature On Samsung S24 Series Phone

You need to first enable Bluetooth on your mobile phone:

Navigate to Settings > Connections.
Tap on Bluetooth.
Now, toggle the Bluetooth switch to the on position.

After this, your phone will automatically start finding nearby Bluetooth devices.

Step 2: Enable Paring Mode On Your Keyboard & Mouse

Find the paring button (sometimes indicated by Bluetooth icon).
Now press and hold it until you see an LED light flash, indicating that pairing mode is on.

Note: Go and check the user manual if needed.

Step 3: Scan For Devices On the Samsung S24 Series

When the devices are in paring mode, you need to follow the below steps to detect it on your smartphone:

If your phone is unable to search devices automatically then go to Bluetooth’s settings of your phone and tap Scan.
Then you need to wait for your devices to display in the available devices list.

Step 4: Choose Your Keyboard Or Mouse

Now, tap on the name of your keyboard or mouse to start pairing.
When displayed, enter a PIN code that appears on the screen (common for keyboards).
On keyboards, you may need to enter a pairing code on your keyboard itself and press the Enter key to complete the process.

Step 5: Check Mouse & Keyboard Is Working

Once both devices are paired successfully, you need to check the connection by using the below steps:

On Mouse: Simply move the mouse and check if the cursor displays on the screen and responds to your taps.

On Keyboard: Open Notes on your phone and enter a few words to ensure it is responding and taping the characters.

If all is working well as you expected then you can use your phone.

Conclusion

So, this guide was all about types of keyboards and mice, things you need to do before pairing both devices, and how to connect wireless keyboard or mouse to Samsung S24/S24+/S24 Ultra.

We hope now you can easily access your phone using a wireless keyboard or mouse. You can share this guide with other so that it can also help them.

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Max Field is a founder of Recover Android Data. He is an Android lover and loves to write tips, tricks, fixes for errors, data recovery solutions and more related to Android.