How to use mobile as mouse for PC or laptop

You can use your smartphone as a wireless mouse for your desktop PC or laptop by installing a remote mouse app that connects via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. These apps turn your phone’s touchscreen into a virtual trackpad, allowing you to move the cursor, click, scroll, and even control media playback. Here is how to set up and use your smartphone as a mouse for your PC or laptop.

How to use your smartphone as a mouse for your PC or laptop?

A simple app is all you need to turn your phone into a wireless mouse for your PC or laptop. It works over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and turns your phone’s screen into a virtual trackpad so you can move the cursor, click, scroll, and even control media. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Install a remote mouse app

Download a remote mouse app like Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse or Unified Remote on Android, or Remote Mouse on iPhone.

2. Open the app and give permission

Once installed, launch the app and allow Bluetooth or Wi-Fi access when asked. This lets your phone connect to your computer.

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3. Pair your phone with your computer

You can either search for your computer from the app or find your phone through your computer’s Bluetooth settings.

4. Start using your phone as a mouse

Once connected, you will see a trackpad on your phone screen. You can swipe to move the cursor, tap to click, and adjust pointer speed or button layout in the app’s settings.

You can also customise the app settings by tapping the gear icon in the upper-right corner to access Settings. From there, you can adjust pointer speed, turn off clicking sounds, swap button positions and also switch to keyboard mode if needed.