How to turn your Android tablet into a virtual keyboard in 2024

Did you know you could use your Android tablet as a virtual keyboard on your laptop, and that it’s easy to set up? A virtual Keyboard is a useful alternative if your standard keyboard isn’t working and has other advantages.

A virtual keyboard on your Android tablet lets you easily switch between multiple languages without fiddling with your PC or laptop settings. It also has a real-time autocorrect function for instant shortcuts when typing. Many users prefer the familiar phone-like feel and vibrating touch buttons instead of clunky physical keyboards.

I use it to control the old laptop connected to my TV, so I don’t need to search for my wireless mouse and keyboard. Technicians and other workers can also benefit from having a built-in keyboard with their preferred settings on their Android tablets to access the different computers they encounter.

Another advantage of using your Android tablet as a virtual keyboard is its built-in trackpad feature that can be used as a mouse alternative. The spacious tracking area covers most of the display and has adjustable speed and sensitivity for the smoothest tracking.

It might take some time to get used to working on virtual keyboards, and the form factor and lack of a numpad could be dealbreakers for some buyers. On the other hand, they are built into the tablet you already carry, and users who prefer touchscreens and predictive text will love them.

Here’s how to use your Android tablet as a virtual keyboard in just a few easy steps

Download the Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse app from the Google Play Store

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Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse

1. Install Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse app

2. Tap Next on the Welcome Screen

3. You’ll get a message saying, “Any device that supports a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard should work with the app.”

4. Press Next to take you to the next screen, and tap Get started.

5. The app will open. Tap on Setup remote device to connect to your PC or laptop.

6. It will display a list of compatible devices. Tap on the one you’d like to connect to.

7. The app should be connected to your laptop, and you can use the mouse and keyboard features.

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How to use the keyboard

It’s a simple, straightforward app

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1. Tap the keyboard icon in the top left corner to open the Select keyboard language layout menu.

2. Choose the language you prefer. You can choose multiple options and easily switch between them while working.

3. The keyboard will be ready to use, and you can switch between portrait and landscape modes, depending on your preference.

4. If you tap the Settings icon in the top left corner, you can adjust the keyboard language and other settings to improve your experience.

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How to use the mouse

Say hello to a roomy touchpad

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1. This app defaults to the mouse, and you get a spacious touchpad with finger tracking to improve your navigation. Run your finger anywhere on the display to move your laptop cursor, and tap on it to click.

2. Alternatively, you can use the dedicated left and right-click buttons below the touch area for more precise control.

3. The mouse function has many customization options if you tap the Settings icon in the top left corner of the screen.

4. Handy sliders make it easy to adjust the scroll and pointer speeds, and you can also customize the touchpad mouse button configuration and other settings to suit your preferences.

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Other Features

The above free features provide excellent virtual keyboard functionality, and you can unlock advanced features if you upgrade to the Pro Version. Some of the paid features include the Numpad, multimedia keys, a pen drawing mode, and a code scanner.