Connect a Keyboard & Mouse to your Samsung TV

Last Update date : Jan 22. 2024

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).

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 Press the Home button on your remote control and then head to Settings
Select Settings
2 Navigate to All Settings
Navigate to All Settings
3 Select Connection and then Bluetooth Device List
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
1 Press the Home button on your TV Remote and select Settings
Samsung Smart Hub.
2 Choose General then select External Device Manager
Choose General > External device manager
3 Head to Input Device Manager

Note: Ensure your keyboard and/or mouse is in Bluetooth pairing mode 

Select Input Device Manager
4 Select Bluetooth Device List
Click on Bluetooth device
5 Ensure your Bluetooth device is on pairing mode. Once it appears, select your Bluetooth device
Select your Bluetooth device
6 Click on Pair and connect
Click on the device and Pair and Connect
7 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:

  • 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 or technical experts on 1300 362 603. To find your Samsung product's User Manual, head to Manuals & Downloads.

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