You can use the special application USB OTG Checker to check if your smartphone or tablet feature USB OTG. If the device has successfully completed testing for connecting peripherals then you need a special cable or adapter. Some manufacturers of smartphones add cable to the kit, while others save money and do not put it in a box. In the second case, you may have to buy an adapter.

External media

The most obvious use of USB OTG is connection of external media (USB flash drive or hard drive). Keep in mind that smartphones and tablets are usually only recognize the media with the file system FAT32. Some manufacturers already produce stick with two ports – standard USB and “Smartphone-Tablet” Micro USB.

Mouse or Keyboard

Smartphones with USB OTG support the wired keyboard and mouse with a Bluetooth-module (including double where to use both manipulators need only one transmitter).

Printer

Most printers with USB-port support printing from smartphones and tablets. For this you need to enable the mode camera or drive on your smartphone (depending on the requirements of the printer). New models of printers support the wireless delivery of files to print.

Speaker

If you want to play loud sound from your smartphone, you can power it from the speaker with USB-cable. The sound is supposed to be good – usually these speakers give up to 4 watts.

Gamepad

On the market there are many wireless controllers for Android-powered devices. But if your smartphone does not support wireless controllers then you can try to connect to USB OTG port wired. Controllers on the Xbox 360 work without problems on most devices, while joysticks on PlayStation require root-access. Also keep in mind that not all games have control function of gamepad.

USB-lamp or fan

You can connect the flashlight and a fan to USB port. However, be aware that they consume a lot of power, so the battery runs out quickly.

Modem for mobile internet

On the market is still sold tablets without cellular. The only way to have Internet is to connect 3G-modem. Unfortunately, not all modems are compatible with tablets.

USB-hub

If you need to connect to your phone several peripheral devices (eg USB flash drive, keyboard, mouse and modem), then you will have to use USB-hub. Note that you need a hub with an active power.

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Multifunction Keychain Symlis Sparrow can be used as a USB charger and a USB flash drive. The main convenience of a portable gadget is that it allows you to always have on hand a flexible cable for charging smartphones and tablets, as well as a backup drive for file storage.

The device is a short cable with ends USB / flash Micro-USB, and 145 mm in length with the magnets at each end. By means of the magnets can connect the cable ends together, creating a gadget which can be placed on a key chain. This design also allows the device to be small, but after opening gives users more freedom than most similar portable cables USB.

As for the flash drive, it is available with a memory size of 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB. When connected to a computer’s USB port it works like a standard USB flash drive. But if the other end is inserted into the smartphone, the Symlis Sparrow becomes USB charger. On the other hand, if one end is in the smartphone, and the second is not connected to the computer, the device turns back into a USB flash drive, only this time for a smartphone (true for versions with Android).

Appearance Symlis USB OTG Sparrow

The model developed by Symlis. She is currently raising funds on Indiegogo Crowdfunding financing to start full-scale production of the product. Prices vary depending on the choice of a configuration model.

Base price is $ 35 for 16 GB version, with the price of 64GB model will be for 70 USD. The team plans to release a keychain in October 2015, provided that all funding will reach the goal.

Source: IndieGoGo

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