The Steam Deck is an amazing device that allows you to play your favorite games anywhere. However, the on-screen keyboard can be frustrating to use. If you are looking for an alternative, then connecting a wireless keyboard and mouse is an excellent option. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of connecting a wireless keyboard and mouse to your Steam Deck in under 5 minutes.
Before we start, we want to clarify that KDE connect is a powerful software, but transferring files between the Steam Deck and smartphone is not working at the moment. If you have an iPhone, the keyboard input is not available at this time.
Step 1: Set up sudo password for your Steam Deck
If you have not set up a sudo password before, press the Steam button and go to Power, then select switch to desktop mode. Click the start menu under system and click console. After the console is open, type ‘passwd’ and hit the enter button on your keyboard. You are now required to set up a password that you should remember for future use. It will not show anything even when you are typing your password here. After you type in your password, retype it again, and then hit the enter button. You should see ‘password updates successfully.’ Now, close the window.
Step 2: Install KDE Connect
Click on the start menu and go to system, then go to discover. Once you get into discover, go to settings on the left side, then click add source on the top right corner. Copy and paste the link shown in the video description into this box, then click add. On the next pop-up window, type in the sudo password you set up in step 1, then click ok. Move to the left top corner and click on the application type KDE inside the search bar. Install KDE connect first, then install indicator KDE connect. After the installation is finished, close the discover window.
Step 3: Connect your smartphone to your Steam Deck
Go to Play Store on your Android phone and search KDE connect. Install the KDE Connect app and open it. Make sure the Steam Deck and the smartphone are on the same network. After the app is opened, you should see the Steam Deck under the available device, then click on Steam Deck, and click request pairing. On your Steam Deck, you will get a notification, and click accept. Now you have successfully made a connection between your Steam Deck and smartphone.
Step 4: Use your smartphone as a wireless keyboard and mouse
Click on remote input; you will be able to use the keyboard and mouse feature. You can now use your smartphone as a wireless keyboard and mouse. Open a notepad to show that the keyboard is working fine.
In conclusion, connecting a keyboard and mouse to your Steam Deck is a great way to improve your gaming experience. With KDE connect, you can connect your smartphone, making it a wireless keyboard and mouse. We hope this guide has been helpful in connecting your keyboard and mouse to your Steam Deck.