Many TV companies are constantly creating new features and technologies, and Samsung is the best example. The big revolution was the release of Smart TV, which brought a wide range of different features to TVs.
One of the convenient features that can radically change your experience could be the connection of a keyboard and mouse to your Samsung Smart TV.
What are the benefits of connecting a mouse and keyboard to a Smart TV
On most TVs, it’s quite inconvenient to use the remote control to enter text. On most TVs, it’s quite inconvenient to use the remote control to enter text to search or surf the Internet.
That’s why you can connect a mouse and keyboard to your TV, which will make it very easy and comfortable to control the TV. However, many people don’t know how to connect external devices to their Smart TV via cable or Bluetooth. The information below can help you with that.
How to connect a keyboard to the Samsung Smart TV
There are two ways to connect the keyboard to your TV:
- Connect the keyboard using a USB cable
- Connect the keyboard via Bluetooth
It’s much more convenient to use a Bluetooth keyboard, as wired keyboard wires are rather short and you won’t be able to use a keyboard connected to the TV. Therefore it’s better to use a wireless keyboard for your convenience. You can see how to connect both types of keyboards next.
How to connect a wired keyboard to a Samsung Smart TV
To connect a wired keyboard, you don’t need to put much effort into it. To do this you need to:
- Turn on your Samsung Smart TV
- Take the USB wire from your keyboard
- On the back or side of your TV, find the USB input
- Plug the USB cable from your keyboard into the USB jack on your TV
- Once connected, you will see a connection message on your TV screen and be prompted to select your keyboard language
After these steps, you can use your wired keyboard to enter text in any app or browser.
How to connect a wireless keyboard to a Samsung Smart TV
Using a wireless keyboard is more comfortable, but it’s more difficult to connect. There are two types of wireless keyboards:
- A keyboard that uses a regular Bluetooth connection
- A keyboard that uses a USB key to connect
To connect a wireless keyboard with a USB key you need:
- Turn on your TV
- Take your keyboard’s USB key and plug it into the USB port on your TV (located on the back or side of the TV)
- Once connected, the TV will automatically notify you that your keyboard is connected
- Select the language of your keyboard and you’re ready to use it
The connection process via Bluetooth is slightly more complicated than via USB key but won’t take much time or effort.
To connect a wireless keyboard via Bluetooth you need:
- Turn on your wireless keyboard and start pairing
- Next, you need to turn on your TV and go to settings
- Click on “General” and just below find “External Device Manager”
- In “External Device Manager” find and click on “Input Device Manager”
- Next, you need to open the list of Bluetooth devices and select the keyboard there
- Click {Pair} and connect the keyboard to the Smart TV
Once connected, you can use the keyboard to enter the text within the Bluetooth range.
How to use the keyboard hotkeys on the Samsung Smart TV
Using hotkeys will make it very easy for you to use your TV. But not everyone knows how to use these keyboard hotkeys, so here’s a convenient table that you can use as a bookmark in case you forget.
| Keypad keys | Function |
| Page up / down | Scroll the screen |
| F5 | Go to the Home screen |
| F6 | Go to Source Screen |
| F7 | Get channel list |
| F8 | Mute |
| F9 / F10 | To change the volume |
| F11 / F12 | To change channel |
| Enter | Select the desired item. |
| Arrows | Move around the TV |
| ESC | Go to the previous screen |
| Windows | Get TV settings |
How to connect a computer mouse to a Samsung Smart TV
Using a computer mouse is a great addition to your keyboard. A mouse will make it much easier for you to navigate menus or the web browser. There are two types of computer mouses and here they are:
- Wired mouse
- Wireless mouse
A wireless mouse has many more advantages than a wired mouse. A wireless mouse is much more comfortable to use and you can use it over longer distances than a wired mouse. But if your TV doesn’t support Bluetooth, here’s how to connect a corded mouse to your TV:
To connect a wired mouse you need to:
- Turn on the TV and find the USB input on the back or side of the TV
- Take your mouse’s USB cable and gently plug it into the USB connector on your TV
- After connected you will see a notice on the screen that a new device is connected
- You can now use your wired mouse to move your cursor
How to connect a computer wireless mouse to a Samsung Smart TV
As said before, the wireless mouse is more comfortable and easy to use your TV, there are two types of wireless mouses:
- Wireless mouse that uses a USB key
- Wireless mouse that uses only Bluetooth connection
To connect a wireless mouse using a USB key you need to:
- Make sure your TV supports Bluetooth technology
- Take your mouse’s USB key and plug it into the USB port on your TV (located on the back or side of the TV)
- Once connected, the TV will notify you that your device is connected.
- After that, wiggle your mouse to check the cursor
To connect a wireless Bluetooth mouse you need to:
- Turn on your wireless mouse and start pairing
- Next you need to turn on your TV, (your Smart TV needs to support Bluetooth) and go to settings
- Click on “General” settings and look for “External Device Manager”
- Once you are in “External Device Manager” find and click on “Input Device Manager”
- Next you need to open the list of Bluetooth devices and select your computer mouse
- Click {Pair} and connect the mouse to the Smart TV
- After you connect, you can use the mouse to control the cursor
What problems you may encounter when connecting a mouse and keyboard and how to solve them
When you connect an external device, not everything can go smoothly. The TV may simply not see the external device, and this is often due to these issues:
- Your mouse isn’t compatible with your Smart TV. This doesn’t happen very often, but nevertheless, your TV doesn’t support every device in the world. If you want to know what devices are compatible with your TV, contact support, they will be happy to help you find a list of supported devices
- Your keyboard or mouse was released much later than your TV. To solve this problem, you can update the software on your TV or simply buy an older mouse
You should check the year of manufacture of your Samsung TV before purchasing a keyboard or mouse. Also, check if the software of your TV supports the new external devices. This will reduce the cost of possibly buying another mouse or keyboard.
[…] Source: 🔗 […]