how to I change my setting on my iPad 5G so I can actually use my third party Bluetooth mouse

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how to I change my setting on my iPad 5G so I can actually use my third party Bluetooth mouse

Has anyone successfully connected a third-party Bluetooth mouse to their iPad and saw the cursor on the iPad after it was connected. I can get it connected but I can not see the curser. I called Apple they could not help with third-party products so I called Logitech and they said as long as I have IOS 10 and higher it is compatible...BUT I can's see the cursor! I was told it is in my settings but I seriously need some advice where to look! Thanks

iPad (5th gen) Wi-Fi, iOS 11.2.5

Posted on Jan 23, 2018 1:02 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 23, 2018 1:17 PM in response to SaraM1226

No. There is no mouse support on an iPad except for usage with very specific 3rd party Apps.

There is no cursor to see or pointer to move because iOS was not developed with the required mouse support code for it.

Read here:

Re: Mouse support for iPad

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Jan 23, 2018 1:25 PM in response to Phil0124

Thank you Phil. However I have called LogiTech and they said that the Triathlon M720 Bluetooth mouse was competable for iOS 10 and higher, this is so confussing because I read and hear conflicting data from everywhere. These specific APPs your talking about. anythips on which ones?

Thanks.

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Answer 3

Jan 23, 2018 1:35 PM in response to SaraM1226

There is no mouse cursor to control on an iPad at all. Whoever said it was compatible was mistaken. iPads have never supported mice.

The system requirements for the mouse you mention do not include iOS in any way shape or form as expected.

https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/m720-triathlon

The Apps I mentioned are Remote Desktop Apps mentioned in the link above.

Remotix VNC, RDP & NEAR on the App Store

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) on the App Store

A supported mouse can be used with these Apps to control remote computers.

Outside of these Apps, there is no mouse support on iOS.

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