Frequently Asked Questions

General

What is TabletPen?

TabletPen turns your Android tablet into a wireless Bluetooth drawing tablet for your computer. Use your pen to draw in Photoshop, Krita, or any app — with pressure and tilt support. Use your fingers as a trackpad.

Do I need to install anything on my computer?

No. TabletPen uses standard Bluetooth HID, the same protocol as Bluetooth keyboards and mice. Your computer sees the tablet as a drawing tablet — no drivers, no host software.

Which computers work?

Any computer with Bluetooth:

• Mac (macOS 12+) — fully tested, primary platform
• Windows (10/11) — works via standard Bluetooth HID
• Chromebook — works via Bluetooth
• Linux — basic support; mouse mode may have issues on some distros

Which tablets work?

Most Android tablets with a stylus digitizer:

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S series (S6, S7, S8, S9, S10) — S Pen supported
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold (with S Pen)
• Boox (Tab Ultra, Note Air, etc.) — e-ink fully supported
• Lenovo tablets with pen support
• Other Android tablets with Bluetooth HID Device profile support

Some budget tablets lack the Bluetooth HID Device hardware profile. TabletPen will show “Unsupported” if your device can’t act as a drawing tablet.

Does it work without a stylus?

Yes, but with limited functionality. Without a stylus:

• Your fingers work as a trackpad (move cursor, scroll, click)
• No pressure or tilt input
• No hover cursor positioning

Lite vs Pro

What’s the difference?

Feature	Lite	Pro
Pen input (pressure, tilt, eraser)	Yes	Yes
Trackpad gestures	Yes	Yes
Device switching	Yes	Yes
Settings & calibration	Yes	Yes
Screen mirroring	No	Yes
Keyboard shortcuts	No	Yes
Ads	Yes (banner)	No

Do my settings carry over from Lite to Pro?

Yes. Your paired devices, pressure calibration, and all settings are preserved when you upgrade.

Can I remove ads without buying Pro?

In Settings > About, you can watch a rewarded ad for 2 hours of ad-free usage.

Privacy

What data does TabletPen collect?

TabletPen collects no analytics, no usage data, and no personal information. The Lite version includes Google AdMob which may collect advertising identifiers. See our full Privacy Policy for details.

Why does it need Bluetooth permission?

TabletPen uses Bluetooth to:

• Discover and pair with your computer
• Send pen, touch, and keyboard input as HID reports
• Optionally transfer screenshots (Pro)

No data is sent to the internet. All communication is local Bluetooth between your tablet and computer.

What about the “nearby devices” permission?

Android 12+ requires the “Nearby Devices” permission for any Bluetooth functionality. TabletPen only uses this to find and connect to your computer — it does not scan for or interact with other devices.