Android is well known for being easy and flexible to use. You don't even need complicated and expensive accessories to access particular functions. However, not all users are ready to combine their Bluetooth keyboard with their mobile phone. How does it work, exactly?
First, make sure of course that Bluetooth is enabled in your Android. You can either find it in settings => Network / Bluetooth or by opening quick settings by swiping your fingers from top to bottom.
Now is the time to put in sync your keyboard. This depends on the type of keyboard you have and what model it is. Some keyboards go directly into Sync mode when powered on. Others, on the other hand, have a small physical button to start the search for the closest Smartphone with which to connect.
Entering your Bluetooth options, you will notice that your keyboard will appear among the available devices. Select it and you will be prompted to write a code via your keyboard. You are now connected to your Android Smartphone!
Let's start by talking about something useful you can do with your keyboard. First of all, if you press the WIN + ESC combination (or CMD + ESC if it is a Mac-style keyboard) you will be sent directly to the Home of your Android.
If you start typing from the Home, you can search through Google instantly.
Here are some useful combinations to manage your mobile without having to handle it constantly:
Esc – Go back
Ctrl+Esc – Menu
Alt + Space - Ok Google, search
Alt + Tab - Skip from App to App
Additionally, Android is designed to support the function keys of most Bluetooth keyboards. For example, if you use the WIN key:
Win+C – Contacts
Win+Y – Youtube
Win+L – Calendar
Win+G – gmail
You can essentially experiment with the various combined functions. In many cases you can also use the volume keys and others to change the settings of the mobile phone without necessarily going through the Touchscreen.
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