USB host compatibility:
InputStick will work with any device that supports USB keyboard and/or mouse:
- PC: Windows, Linux, MacOS
- works in BIOS and in safe mode
- game consoles, smart TVs, DVRs
- Android, iOS (requires micro USB/lightning to USB adapter)
- embedded systems (Raspberry Pi etc.)
InputStick is seen by USB host as a generic USB keyboard and mouse device. As a result no special drivers are required.
USB interfaces compatibility:
Keyboard interface: supported by all USB hosts.
Mouse interface: supported by all USB hosts.
Touchscreen interface: supported by Windows (7, 10), Mac OS, Linux (most distributions). Not guaranteed to work with other hardware.
Consumer control interface (multimedia buttons): supported by Windows, MacOS, Linux. Note: not all available actions may be supported by particular OS or currently running software. Some actions may have different results depending on OS.
Gamepad interface: supported by Windows, Linux, MacOS, PS3 (limited support, works as a generic gamepad).
Bluetooth 4.0 vs Bluetooth 2.1
InputStick is available in two versions: with Bluetooth 4.0 and Bluetooth 2.1 radio. In 99% cases it is recommended to get BT4.0 one: it can be used with all modern Android and iOS devices. Get BT2.1 version only if you need to use it with older Android device (<4.3).
Bluetooth 4.0 compatibility:
This section covers devices that can (or can't) be used as a source of keyboard/mouse actions.
Supported by:
- Android 4.3 or later
- iOS (iPhone 4S and later)
Bluetooth 2.1 compatibility:
This section covers devices that can (or can't) be used as a source of keyboard/mouse actions.
Supported by:
- Android 2.3 and later
- PC (Linux, requires custom software)
InputStick BT2.1 is NOT supported by iOS devices