Use your Controller/Gamepad as a Mouse on your Shadow PC
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Functionality of the Gamepad as a Mouse
The Gamepad as a Mouse feature empowers users to navigate their Shadow interface using a game controller, which is ideal for sofa-based interactions without a regular mouse.
Originally designed for Android TV and tvOS, this feature is also available for desktop and mobile platforms.
To activate this functionality, connect a compatible controller to your local device.
Note: Ensure that a connected controller is available to use this feature.
Requirements:
To use this feature, you'll need to download the required Shadow applications, and have a compatible game controller (Gamepad).
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For more information on how to install Shadow on different devices, see how to install Shadow.
Additionally, your devices must conform to our requirements, and you should have a stable internet connection.
How to set up Gamepad as a Mouse?
Note:A notification will appear when Gamepad as a Mouse is enabled or disabled. Use the shortcut 
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to toggle this feature.
How to use Gamepad as a Mouse?
Once The Gameplad as a Mouse has been set up, you will be able to manage your inputs directly from your Controller.
The table below outlines the functionality of each button.
Button | Description |
| Enable or Disable Gamepad as a Mouse feature |
| Move the cursor on the screen |
| Scrolls up or down on the page |
| Decrease/ increase cursor speed |
| Left click of the mouse |
| Right click of the mouse |
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Known issues
Your cursor needs to be locked in order to use Gamepad as a Mouse.
If you unlock your cursor, the function will be disabled.
You can lock your cursor from the Quick Menu:
The Quick Menu is only available on the following applications:
Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, Android, Android TV, iOS, and Apple TV.
To open the Quick Menu, log into the Shadow launcher, then Start Shadow.
Once Shadow starts, click the Shadow logo 
located at the top of the screen, or press the Quick Menu shortcut:
Windows: ALT + WIN + O
macOS: ALT + CMD + O
Linux: ALT + Super + O
Lock or unlock cursor | Switches between these two modes: Unlocked cursor: The cursor can be moved outside the Shadow window. Recommended for office use. |
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