Windows 10: Allow Input for Windows 11 Connect

I screencasted my phone, realme C25, to my PC, ASUS ROG Strix Windows 11, using the Windows Connect. I would like to know how to allow input from my PC, mouse and keyboard, to interact with my phone. I saw and have tried it before on a different laptop, Asus Vivobook 14 Windows 10, and it works via a checkbox on the Action Center / Notification Bar thingyI do not see a similar checkbox on my Windows 11 notification bar and I can't find any option in the settings:

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Mouse/Touch input for Windows Connect

I have seen at least two different extensive threads on this subject without resolution. When connecting an Android device using SmartConnect to Windows Connect, the keyboard function works but the mouse or touch input on the Windows PC does not. Instead
a notification appears directing the user to enable touch input in the Action Center -> Connect area. Microsoft's standard answer is the following:

In the meantime, we recommend that you check the Action Center and check if you're able to see the Allow input from a keyboard or mouse option. If the option is available, follow these steps:

1. Under Action Center, click Connect button.
2. Click the name of the device you're trying to project.
3. Uncheck and check the Allow input from a keyboard or mouse connected to this display option. Kindly refer to the screenshot below:

This, however, does not work. I have tested this on several Windows PCs with and without touchscreens and it makes no difference. The option does not present itself and therefore there is no way to control the connected device from the PC. The creen merely
functions as a remote display. It does not mirror the Android device.

Can you provide a solution?

 

'Allow a device to connect' is greyed out

Hi,

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1: Run Hardware and Device troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your USB Port. Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key +X, select
  Control panel.
  
• 
  Change the view by option on the top
  right to Large icons.
  
• 
  Click on troubleshooting and click on the
  view all option on the left panel.
  
• 
  Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  

Step 2: I suggest you to check the Bluetooth Settings and check if it helps.

• 
  Open Control Panel by clicking the
  Windows + X,
  
• 
  In the Control Panel search box, type
  Bluetooth, and then click Change Bluetooth settings.
  
• 
  In the Bluetooth Settings dialog box, click the
  Options tab and do any of the following:
  
• 
  To make your computer discoverable to Bluetooth enabled devices, select the check box for
  Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer.
  
• 
  To allow you to add Bluetooth enabled devices to your computer, select the check box for
  Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer.
  
• 
  To be notified when a Bluetooth enabled device is trying to connect to your computer, select the check box for
  Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect.
  

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

Turn on Touch input for Windows Connect

Hi Juarez,

One of the possible reasons why this issue occurs is due to an outdated device driver, or application. This can also be caused when your Action Center settings haven't been configured to allow input from a keyboard or mouse. We would like to know more about
the issue so we can assist you better. Please answer the following questions:

• Did you make any changes prior to the issue?
• Were you able to connect your mobile device to your PC before?
• Have you tried updating your Windows app on your mobile device and check if the issue persists?

In the meantime, we recommend that you check the Action Center
and check if you're able to see the Allow input from a keyboard or mouse
option. If the option is available, follow these steps:

• Under Action Center, click Connect button.
• Click the name of the device you're trying to project.
• Uncheck and check the Allow input from a keyboard or mouse connected to this display
  option. Kindly refer to the screenshot below:

Please post back with the result for further assistance.