Connect a Keyboard & Mouse to your Samsung TV

Last Update date : Nov 24. 2025

Connect a Bluetooth or USB keyboard and mouse to your Samsung TV to make it easier to navigate the internet and easily type up account credentials. While most Samsung TVs are bluetooth enabled, you may need to double check the specifications of your specific TV. Follow the steps below to learn how.

Note: Bluetooth or USB keyboard and mouse connection may not be supported on certain TV models. Please refer to our Support page for Specs (BT/USB HID Bult-in capabilities). The information on this page is for Australian products only. Models, sequences or settings will vary depending on location and/or where the product had been purchased. To be redirected to your local support page please click here.

USB Keyboards and Mice

Plug in the wireless USB connection of your keyboard and/or mouse into your Samsung TV. Most Samsung TVs manufactured before 2018 will automatically recognise the device without needing to change any settings on the TV. 

Bluetooth Keyboards and Mice

To add a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard, make sure the device is in Bluetooth pairing mode. If your device is not detected, move it closer to the TV and select refresh on the TV screen. Follow the steps below to learn how.

1 Navigate to Settings and then All Settings
Select Settings and then all settings
2 Head to Connections
Connections selected in TV menu
3 Select Bluetooth
Bluetooth selected in TV menu
4 Ensure your Bluetooth device is on pairing mode (refer to the device's manufacturer to learn how to do so). Once your Bluetooth device appears, select it
Select your Bluetooth device
5 Choose Pair and connect
Click on the device and Pair and Connect

Using a Keyboard and Mouse

Using Keyboard
1 Press the Home button on your remote control and then head to Settings

Note: Images were taken from a 2023 model TV. Steps and layout may differ depending on the model of your TV.

Select Settings
2 Navigate to All Settings
Navigate to All Settings
3 Select Connection and then Bluetooth Device List/Bluetooth devices
Select Connection then Bluetooth Device List
4 Ensure your Bluetooth device is on pairing mode. Once it appears, select your Bluetooth device
Select your Bluetooth device
5 Click on Pair and connect
Click on the device and Pair and Connect
6 Your keyboard and/or mouse is now connected!
Your device is now connected

Using a Keyboard and Mouse

Using Keyboard
1 Press the Home button on your remote control and then select Menu
Select Menu
2 Navigate to Settings and then All Settings
Choose Settings then All Settings
3 Select General and then External Device Manager
Choose General > External device manager
4 Select Input Device Manager
Select Connections then External Device Manager
5 Then choose Bluetooth Device List
Select Connections then External Device Manager
6 Ensure your Bluetooth device is on pairing mode. Once it appears, select your Bluetooth device
Select your Bluetooth device
7 Click on Pair and connect
Click on the device and Pair and Connect
8 Your keyboard and/or mouse is now connected!
Your device is now connected

Using a Keyboard and Mouse

Using Keyboard

For previous models, you can add a Bluetooth device via:

  • 2018 - 2021 Model TVs: Settings > General > External Device Manager > Input Device Manager > Bluetooth Device List
  • 2017 Model TVs: Settings > General > External Device Manager > Keyboard Manager > Add Bluetooth Keyboard
  • 2016 Model TVs: Settings > System > Input Device Manager > Add Bluetooth Keyboard & Gamepad
  • 2015 Model TVs: MENU/123 > Menu > System > Device Manager > Keyboard Settings > Add Bluetooth Keyboard
  • 2014 Model TVs: System > Device Manager > Keyboard Settings > Add Bluetooth Keyboard

For further assistance, please contact our Chat Support. To find your Samsung product's User Manual, head to Manuals & Downloads.

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