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Mousedroid turns an Android phone into a mouse and keyboard for another device.
About Mousedroid
Mousedroid is an open-source Android app that turns an Android phone into a remote mouse and keyboard for a Windows or Linux computer. It provides a touchpad, full keyboard, and numpad, with multi-touch gestures for right-click, scrolling, zooming, and drag-and-drop. The phone connects over Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or USB (wired via ADB). Desktop support covers Windows 10/11 and Linux (Ubuntu 22.04+ recommended); the phone must run Android 9.0 or newer.
Setup requires installing a server on the PC and an APK on Android. Wi-Fi mode needs both devices on the same network, USB mode requires USB debugging, and some Linux features may need Xorg or a permissions script. Bluetooth name display on modern Android may require granting requested permissions.
Key features
- Use Android phone as touchpad, keyboard, or numpad
- Connect over Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or USB (wired via ADB)
- Multi-touch gestures for right-click, scrolling, zoom, and drag-and-drop
- Desktop server supports Windows 10/11 and Linux (Ubuntu 22.04+ recommended)
- Phone requires Android 9.0 or newer
- Open-source under MIT license
Best for: People who want to control a Windows or Linux computer from an Android phone, such as for couch media center navigation or as an emergency mouse.
Good for
- Provides a full input suite with touchpad, keyboard, and numpad.
- Supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and USB connection modes.
- Open-source under MIT license with a public repository.
Watch out for
- Wi-Fi mode requires both devices on the same network and AP isolation disabled.
- USB mode requires USB debugging and ADB, with possible ADB service restart.
- Linux Wayland may hide features like the taskbar icon; uinput permissions may need install.sh.
Mousedroid at a glance
- Website
- github.com/darusc/Mousedroid
- Category
- Mobile Apps › Android Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Linux, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Mousedroid FAQ
Which desktop operating systems does Mousedroid support?
Windows 10/11 and Linux, with Ubuntu 22.04+ recommended.
What Android version is required?
Android 9.0 and newer.
How do I set up a USB connection?
Enable USB debugging, connect the phone via USB cable, and start the server. If the server was already running, you may need to restart the ADB service in the server settings.
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