Connect wirelessly by Bluetooth
You can work wirelessly by pairing your device to a computer by Bluetooth. Your device is battery-powered when you are connected by Bluetooth. Click the Bluetooth icon in Wacom Center for connection instructions specific to your operating system.
Topics on this page
- Connect wirelessly by Bluetooth
- Tips for improving Bluetooth connectivity
- Connect wirelessly to a second computer
- What the LED means
Connect wirelessly by Bluetooth
- Make sure your Wacom device is charged.
- If your device is connected to your computer by a USB cable, disconnect the cable.
- Press and hold the Power / Bluetooth button on your device until the blue LED starts to blink slowly, which indicates the device is discoverable by Bluetooth.
- Open your computer's Bluetooth settings and select your Wacom device from the list.
- Click Pair or complete the pairing process per your operating system's instructions
- Close the Bluetooth menu on your computer.
Note:The blue LED will stop blinking when your device is connected.
Tip: After you pair your computer to your device, you can switch between a Bluetooth and USB connection by plugging and unplugging the USB cable. Plugging in the USB cable will also charge your Wacom device.
Tip: If your device was previously connected to a computer which is now off or out of range, the blue LED above the power button will blink quickly.
Tips for improving Bluetooth connectivity
- Check to see if your computer has a built-in Bluetooth antenna. If not, purchase and install a Bluetooth adapter.
- Confirm that you are using the latest Wacom driver and device firmware. Click the Global settings icon in Wacom Center, then select General settings to view any available "Software updates".
- Update your operating system to the latest version.
- Move your device closer to your computer, and make sure that the space between the computer and the device is clear.
- Unpair other Bluetooth devices, especially any that transfer a large amount of data, such as headphones, speakers, or storage devices.
Connect wirelessly to a second computer
- If the first computer is on and within range of the device:
- Unpair your device from your first computer in the computer's Bluetooth menu.
- The LED on the device will turn off to indicate the connection has been lost.
- Confirm the driver is installed on your second computer.
- Repeat the connection steps at the top of this page with your second computer.
What the LED means
Information is conveyed by the status and color of the LED:
LED Color | Meaning |
---|---|
Off | If connected to a wall adapter by USB cable this indicates the battery is fully charged. Otherwise, it means the device is off. |
White | Connected to computer by USB cable, battery fully charged |
Blue (not blinking) |
Connected to computer by Bluetooth |
Blue (blinking slowly) |
In pairing mode, attempting to connect to computer |
Blue (blinking quickly) |
Attempting to reconnect to last paired computer |
Orange (not blinking) |
Connected to computer or wall adapter by USB cable, battery charging (> 10%) |
Orange (blinking) |
Battery is low (<= 10%) and connected by Bluetooth, attach to a computer or wall adapter by USB cable to charge |
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