Connect and operate iPad with Bluetooth mouse - is that possible?

Find out in this practical tip how to connect and operate your iPad with a Bluetooth mouse.

Here's how: Use a Bluetooth mouse with an iPad

For this guide to work, you must first jailbreak your device. Instructions can be found in the video below or in our articles for iOS 7 and iOS 8. However, please note that if your device is jailbroken, your device's warranty will expire.

1. If you have successfully jailbroken your device, open the "Cydia Store".
2. Search for the free tool "BTStack Mouse" here and install the app.
3. After successful installation and a respring, you will find the "Mouse" app on the home screen.
4. If you run the tool, your iPad will automatically search for Bluetooth mice that are nearby. So activate your mouse and pair it with your tablet.
5. You can then operate your iPad via Bluetooth without a touchscreen.
6. Note: The app must run in the background so that you can continue to use the mouse.

This practical tip is based on Apple's iOS 6. You can also connect a monitor to the iPad. You can read how to do this in our next practical tip.