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HP PCs - Setting up the HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse (Windows 11, 10)

Set up the HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse, and then use the HP Accessory Center (HPAC) app to adjust the mouse settings and configure the buttons.

Install the batteries

Install the AA Alkaline batteries that came with the mouse.

Note:

You can operate the mouse using a single battery, but it reduces battery life.

Release the latch at the back end of the mouse, lift the top cover, and then set the cover aside.
Insert the batteries into the mouse, and then push down until they click into place.
Position the top cover over the mouse, and then gently push down the cover until it clicks into place.

Pair the mouse to your computer

The HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse can be connected to two computers simultaneously. After both connections are set up completely, switch between the two by pressing the Connect button on the mouse.

Pair the mouse to your computer (Windows 11)

Add the HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse to your list of Bluetooth devices, and then pair the mouse to your computer.

Slide the power switch underneath the mouse to the On position.
In Windows, search for and open Bluetooth & devices..
Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your computer.
Click Add Device.
On the mouse, press and hold the Connect button for three seconds until the pairing light blinks white.
Click HP Travel Mouse, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
If you want to add another computer, repeat the steps to pair the mouse with the second computer.

The second pairing light, next to the Connect button, blinks white when the connection is established with the second platform.

Pair the mouse to your computer (Windows 10)

Add the HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse to your list of Bluetooth devices, and then pair the mouse to your computer.

Slide the power switch underneath the mouse to the On position.
In Windows, search for and open Bluetooth and other devices..
Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your computer.
Click Add Bluetooth or other device.
Click Bluetooth as the kind of device that you want to add.
On the mouse, press and hold the Connect button for three seconds until the pairing light blinks white.
Select HP Travel Mouse from the list of devices, and then wait until the connection is complete.

Afterwards, the mouse is displayed in the Mouse, keyboard, & pen section as a connected device.
If you want to add another computer, repeat the steps to pair the mouse with the second computer.

The second pairing light, next to the Connect button, blinks white when the connection is established with the second platform.

Customize the mouse (optional)

Use the HP Accessory Center (HPAC) app to customize mouse buttons and settings.

Note:

For more information, go to HP PCs - Using HP Accessory Center (Windows 11, 10). The HP Accessory Center app is automatically downloaded from the Windows store when you connect the mouse to a computer.

HP Accessory Center - How to Customize the HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse

Learn how to customize the HP Bluetooth travel mouse using HP Accessory Center software.

Customize the mouse buttons

Customize the mouse buttons to assign preferred functions or single-click actions.

In HPAC, click the Button Assignment tab.
Under Button Assignment, click the arrow next to the button that you are customizing.
Select a function from the drop-down list or click More to view additional options.
On the Button Assignment dashboard, click a category on the left to open additional commands for that category on the right.
- Commands: Enable a frequently used command.
- Recent: View the most recent commands used or saved.
- Keystroke: Record a frequently used keystroke combination.
- Launcher: Open any frequently used application.
- Gesture: Configure settings for basic mouse controls such as scrolling and left- and right-clicks.
When you are finished making your selections, click Save.

Switch mouse buttons for left- or right-hand use

Customize the mouse buttons for left- or right-handed users.

In HPAC, click the Button Assignment tab.
Under Accessibility, click Swap left and right mouse buttons.
Click Apply to save the changes.

Customize mouse speed and sensitivity

Adjust the sensitivity setting to change the speed and sensitivity of the mouse pointer. The default setting is 1200.

In HPAC, click the Sensitivity tab.
Click and drag the pointer to the preferred sensitivity setting. Changes are saved automatically.

Note:
The sensitivity settings can only be adjusted 50 points at a time.

Manage Bluetooth connections

You can view and modify Bluetooth connection status from the Manage Connections tab.

In HPAC, click the Manage Connections tab.
Click Connect or Unpair to connect or unpair the mouse between known platforms.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Review these frequently asked questions about using the HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse.

What are the minimum PC requirements for the HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse?

To use the HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse, you must have a Bluetooth Smart ready (Bluetooth 4.2 and later) computer with Windows 10 version 1803 and later or macOS High Sierra (10.13) and later.

What do I do if the HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse stops working?

If the HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse unexpectedly stops working, try these tips and tricks to restore the connection.

Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your computer.
Make sure that the mouse is turned on.
Check the battery level in the HPAC app, and then replace the batteries, if necessary.
Turn the mouse off, and then turn it on again to reset the Bluetooth connection.
Remove the mouse from paired devices, and then re-pair it to your computer.
Update the Bluetooth driver on your computer.

For more information, go to HP PCs - Troubleshooting a Bluetooth connection in Windows 10.

What does the blinking amber light on the HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse mean?

When the light turns amber and slowly blinks, the battery is low (under 10 volts). Replace the batteries.

Can I change when the low battery warning is displayed?

Yes. Search for and open HP Accessory Center, and then click Settings. Click the Battery tab, and then select Allow HP Accessory Center to notify me whenever my device's battery is low. Use the slider to adjust the mouse battery level to when you want the low battery warning to turn on.

How do I restore default settings on the HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse?

Search for and open HP Accessory Center, and then click the Settings button. Select the Device Reset tab, and then select Reset to default next to the HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse to restore the default mouse settings.

You can also click Reset to default on the bottom left on any HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse screen.

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