With the launch of iPad OS 13.4, Apple allows to connect mouse support with tablets. Before the launch of iPadOS, many customers ordered mouse for their tablets, but they return them because the iPad did not offer mouse support.
Fortunately, it does now!! Just giving thanks to iPad OS that was launched by Apple. In today’s post, you see how it works.
Can You Use A Mouse With iPad?
Yes, you can use a mouse with your iPad, and if you have iPad 13.4 then some of the mice are compatible with the iPad. These are given below:
- Apple Magic Mouse
- Apple Magic TrackPad
- Bluetooth Mouse
- Wired Mouse that is used with a USB
- After-Market Mouse
How Do You Connect A Mouse To Your iPad?
You can connect a mouse with the following methods:
Connect a Bluetooth mouse or Trackpad to your iPad
This is an easy method that you can use to connect your mouse with Bluetooth. You can just go to the Settings of your iPad and then Bluetooth. After that, select your Bluetooth mouse or the trackpad device from the list that you see on your iPad screen. Make sure that, your Bluetooth device is on and in pairing mode, so you can easily detect it.
Connect a wired mouse to your iPad
You can also connect the wired mouse to your iPad. If you are using a mouse with a lightning USB C port then you have to do simple, just plug it in. And if USB A port, then you must have to purchase a Lightening to USB Adapter.
How To Customize Your iPad Mouse?
When your mouse is connected to your iPad, then you can use each of the buttons within the iPad’s menu. See how?
1. First open the Settings app on your device.
2. Now click on the Accessibility option from the sidebar.
3. Then toggle the AssistiveTouch to green. If ready, then click on Devices.
4. Found your mouse and then click on Customize Additional Buttons. It depends upon your mouse.
5. When you select the button with their certain actions, move forward.
6. You may tap the mouse’s name at the top of the screen to get back to the settings menu after deciding what each button performs.
Is Your iPad Compatible With 13.4 Update?
The methods that are compatible with the 13.4 update are given below:
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st and 2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch
- iPad Air (2nd and 3rd generation)
- iPad (5th, 6th and 7th generation)
- iPad mini (4th and 5th generation
Conclusion
If you are using iPad and want to connect the mouse with them, then you must check which mouse is compatible with your iPad before buying. Hopefully, the above information is helpful for you. If you have some problem while connecting the mouse with iPad, then try to put your problem in the below comment box.
