How to Connect Wireless Mouse to Laptop Without USB Receiver

If the wireless mouse also has Bluetooth, it can work without USB

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How to Connect Wireless Mouse Without USB Receiver
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Today we’ll explainย how to connect a wireless mouse to a laptop without a USB receiver. For this to work, your mouse must support Bluetooth.ย  This will enable a connection even if you lose your receiver.

Here’s how to configure it:โ€‹

How can I connect a wireless mouse without a USB receiver?

First of all, disable airplane mode on your PC and update drivers on your computer.

Now, let’s see how to connect to your mouse without a dongle:

1. Use the Settings app if your mouse has Bluetooth

  1. From the bottom of your USB mouse, turn on the switch to Turn it on.
  2. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
  3. Click Bluetooth & devices.Settings bluetooth devices -How to Connect Wireless Mouse Without USB Receiver
  4. Now click Add device.
  5. Choose Bluetooth on the Add a device window.Bluetooth
  6. On the next window, click mouse name from the search options.Select DEvice
  7. Once the connection is established, try using the mouse.ย 

2. Use the Logitech unifying receiver if the mouse supports WiFi

  1. Connect the unifying receiver to your computer.
  2. Go to the Logitech Unifying Software page and click Download now.How to Connect Wireless Mouse Without USB Receiver
  3. Double-click the downloaded file to run the setup.
  4. On the Setup window, select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Install.Accept terms
  5. Click Finish to complete.ย 
  6. Launch the app and click Next.Next
  7. Connect the dongle and click Next.Next 2 How to Connect Wireless Mouse Without USB Receiver
  8. Now follow the onscreen instructions to start the pairing.
  9. Once the new device is detected, you will be prompted to verify that the new device is working correctly. If it is working fine, click Yes and then Next to continue. However, if it is not, then click No, then click Next to restart the process.
  10. If your mouse is paired successfully, then click Finish to close the software.

So, these are steps that you need to follow to connect a wireless mouse without a USB receiver. Try them and let us know what worked for you in the comments section below.

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