How to connect a bluetooth keyboard to your phone: step by step

Few people know that for smartphones a large number of accessories are developed annually. And the keyboard as well. Those users who do not particularly often use the input of a large number of texts can easily get by with a simple sensor. But what if you have to take notes every day or write down your ideas in large formats? There is an exit. In addition to the fact that there are usb-keyboards, there are a large number of devices with wireless connection. Their device, possible problems and subtleties of tuning will be discussed.

Connecting a bluetooth keyboard to the phone

If the user has already picked up a wireless keyboard, you should resort to a simple method for connecting a bluetooth device. This manual is perfect for all types of devices.

Initially turn on the keyboard. If the device works, the indicator will surely light up on it.
Next, turn on Bluetooth on your tablet or smartphone with the Android operating system.
After we turn on the device detection system on the keyboard. Manufacturer's instructions usually describe a simple combination or inclusion method.
We find our device in the list of Bluetooth and connect. Usually a password is written, which is indicated in the box from the manufacturer, or on the back of the device. Password is entered only through the screen sensor.
Then you can safely use our device.

Depending on phone model

If the smartphone does not have the bluetooth function (which is quite unlikely), you can try to connect the device in another way. Connection using a wire does not require any special settings. You just need to find out if this function is on the phone.

You need to check if the phone has a debugging function using a cable. Typically, this debugging is done through the USB OTG drive. Its cost usually does not exceed a couple of hundred rubles. You can find it in any electronics store, or through an online store.

After you purchased such a drive, you just need to connect it to our smartphone. The device will turn on automatically upon successful connection.

If this does not happen, most likely the problem is in your smartphone that does not have this functionality.

What difficulties may arise when connecting

From problems when connecting, the user may encounter:

unsuitable for operation of the device;
with a damaged bluetooth module;
with the lack of USB Host mode in the mobile phone;
with the wrong layout;
with braking data entry speed;

Except in the latter case, all the shortcomings can be easily eliminated by taking the device or smartphone to the service center.

How to troubleshoot

When the device does not correctly display data input, or does not respond correctly to touch or lags completely, you must use the following program. External Keyboard Helper Pro is a great helper for debugging keyboard devices on the Android operating system.

Attention! In this program, users can set any keyboard shortcuts that are familiar to them when used on a standard keyboard.

In order to edit the layout:

Install this program.
Go to "Language and input" on the phone’s standard settings.
Install this application in the "Default" settings.
In the program itself, click on the "Russian Language" button and go to "Full Settings".
In the "Keyboard Layout" you should edit the selected template to use. There you can install all the usual keyboard shortcuts.
To edit one of the keys, or some combination, click "Add value". After that, a certain action value is entered on the keyboard.