{"id":212186,"date":"2021-03-26T17:00:57","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T14:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-connect-a-bluetooth-mouse-to-a-chromebook\/"},"modified":"2021-03-26T17:00:57","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T14:00:57","slug":"how-to-connect-a-bluetooth-mouse-to-a-chromebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-a-bluetooth-mouse-to-a-chromebook\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Connect a Bluetooth Mouse to a Chromebook"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Connect a Bluetooth Mouse to a Chromebook&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chromebook-bluetooth-mouse.png?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"chrome icon with mouse\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Chromebooks are called <em>Chromebooks<\/em> because they\u2019re usually laptops, and laptops typically have trackpads. If you\u2019d like to use a Bluetooth mouse with your Chromebook instead, it\u2019s easy to do.\u00a0 We\u2019ll show you how.<\/p>\n<p>As long as your Chromebook has Bluetooth, you can connect a number of wireless peripherals (such as a keyboard and other accessories) to it. A Bluetooth mouse is a popular choice for better navigation. You can easily tuck one in a bag with your Chromebook, too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Get a Caps Lock Key on Your Chromebook<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, click the clock icon on your Chromebook\u2019s Shelf to bring up the Quick Settings panel. Then, select the gear icon to open the Settings menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-712461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-04-9.18.15-AM.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"open Quick Settings and tap the gear\" width=\"649\" height=\"282\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the Settings <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>, scroll down and select \u201cBluetooth.\u201d If your Chromebook doesn\u2019t support Bluetooth, you won\u2019t see this option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1b.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"select bluetooth\" width=\"639\" height=\"168\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>First, toggle the switch on (if it isn\u2019t already). Your Chromebook will begin scanning for Bluetooth devices. Make sure that your mouse is in pairing mode.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2b.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"turn on bluetooth\" width=\"652\" height=\"142\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you see the mouse appear in the \u201cUnpaired Devices\u201d section, select it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3b.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"select the mouse\" width=\"627\" height=\"196\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A pop-up will appear briefly while it connects, and then you\u2019re done! The mouse will say \u201cConnected\u201d in green text.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-715167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4b.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"mouse connected\" width=\"621\" height=\"157\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The mouse should now be connected, and you can move the cursor around the screen. From now on, the mouse will automatically connect when you turn it on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>8 Things You Might Not Know About Chromebooks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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If you\u2019d like to use a Bluetooth mouse with your Chromebook instead, it\u2019s easy to do.\u00a0 We\u2019ll show you how. 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