Apple told how to connect a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad to iPad

Technically speaking, the iPad began supporting Bluetooth mice with the release of iPadOS, but the latest system update made

this support is even better.

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Therefore, after the release of iPadOS 13.4 Apple has released a couple more new support documents on how to connect a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad to the iPad. The company also wrote about using accessories after connecting.

Apple explained everything in its styleunderstandably. The document on connecting accessories to the iPad begins with which models support iPadOS 13.4. This version is a prerequisite for connecting a mouse and trackpad. Among the supported models are all versions of iPad Pro, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, as well as iPad mini 4 and later.

If you have a supported iPad with iPadOS 13.4, here's how you can connect a Bluetooth mouse, trackpad, or keyboard with an integrated trackpad to it:

  • Turn on your Bluetooth accessory and place it next to your iPad.

  • Make sure the accessory is in connect or search mode.

    • The Apple Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad should already be ready to connect.
    • If you have a third-party accessory, then follow the instructions for entering the connection mode from the manufacturer.

  • Open the Settings app on your iPad.

  • Select Bluetooth.

  • In the Other devices section, find your Bluetooth accessory and select it to connect to your iPad.

If you see a warning with the text: “Using this accessory may affect Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity,” it may cause problems. In addition, if you connect several accessories to the device at once, and all of them are active, this will also lead to problems.

The document also talks about how to reconnect, disconnect and forget the accessory.

A separate document talks about howUse a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad after successfully connecting to an iPad. It is worth noting that the cursor on the iPad changes shape depending on what it is pointed at.

When the cursor moves over the screen over differentelements, its shape is changing. For example, above the text it looks like a wand. This means that you can embed the cursor in the text and select or copy it.

An example you can see in the image below.

Apple also explained how to change the trackpad or mouse settings.

To change your trackpad settings, open the Settings app, then General &gt; Trackpad. There will be several options available here.

  • You can adjust the speed of the cursor.

  • You can use finger tracking while scrolling.

  • Touching the trackpad can be used as a tap.

  • A two-finger touch can be used as an extra touch.

To configure your mouse, go to Settings &gt; Mouse and trackpad. There are also different options available here:

  • You can adjust the speed at which the cursor moves.

  • You can use finger tracking while scrolling.

You can also select an action for additional pressing:

Additional pressing can be done with the right or left button (or side) of the mouse. You can turn it off completely. You can also make an additional press by holding down the Control key.

The cursor can also be customized. To do this, go to Settings and then select Accessibility &gt; Pointer Control.

  • To make the cursor darker and less transparent, turn on Enhanced Contrast.

  • Automatically hide the cursor after the specified time without moving.

  • Choose a different color for the cursor.

  • Change the cursor size using the slider.

  • Turn on and off the animation of the cursor.

  • Adjust the page speed.

Recall that we also have instructions on how to use the mouse and trackpad with the iPad.