Whoever said that technology was complicated? That is because you still haven’t discovered what an OTG USB cable can do for you. Keep reading, and find out why it is so great.

What is an On-The-Go USB?

The OTG (On-The-Go) is a USB 2.0 extension that allows devices with USB ports to have a greater flexibility in managing interconnection. The idea is simple: you can connect any USB device (keyboard, mouse, pen drive, hard drive) to your mobile or tablet, turning it into a host. It is a revolutionary way to connect devices and add new functions to your device.

What do I need an OTG cable for?

Both smartphones and tablets have a micro USB connector and the devices that we want to access require a USB. That is why we need an OTG USB cable, it’s as easy as using a cable that allows us to connect port A (micro USB) to port B (USB).

Which devices can the OTG USB be used with?

Nowadays the compatibility with the OTG USB is generalised. If your phone has Android version 3.1 or is a more recent model, then you won’t have a problem.

If your device is not designed to be used with an OTG cable, it means that the connector does not issue electricity to provide your external device with power. The solution if this happens is to connect the device to an external source of power and to a HUB USB. And you’re ready!

How does it work?

Connect both devices together using the OTG USB cable. Now, simply wait until your device is detected. A notification should appear indicating that a new device has been detected. Depending on the type of USB device that you have connected, you may have to use an application like “file explorer”, which will help you to navigate through the folders and find the storage for the device that you have connected.

What can I do?

• Well, an endless number of things. You can watch films or play music from your pen drive directly on your mobile or tablet, without having to store the content on the device.
• Make backups of files or transfer data from a pen drive or hard drive to a mobile without using a computer.
• Connect a mouse or keyboard to a mobile or tablet and use your device as a laptop.
• You can even send images from a camera to a printer or connect a musical instrument. You just need to connect it and use it.

Connect the OTG cable with the game controller, a keyboard, a mouse… so many possibilities, yes, but some we will leave to your imagination, so try it out and let us know what you use it for.