We all have used OTG cable more than once. It is that weird-looking cable that can connect your phone with other devices. But, not many of us know for sure what else can be done with that one, what is its usability in terms of technology and what can be achieved using that cable.
Here are some cool things you can do with OTG cable-
1. Connect keyboard and mouse to your android phone
OTG cable enables keyboard and mouse to connect with your smartphone. If you have to type a long word document or your phone, just connect the OTG cable then use mouse and keyboard on the go.
2. Enable game controller to be used in you smartphone
Smartphone gaming is gaining massive popularity in recent years. You may feel the need of a game controller. You can play any game that supports a game controller with USB OTG. The cable lets USB game controller seamlessly connect with your smartphone and maximize the smartphone gaming experience.
3. Reverse charge another smartphone
You may find it a bit weird, but it is actually possible to reverse charge another smartphone with the help of an OTG cable. Just connect the OTG cable to your phone and then connect the normal USB cable to the smartphone that needs to be charged. You can instantly see another phone starts to charge.
4. Connect your DSLR and control it
OTG cable enables you to connect your DSLR camera with your smartphone. It not only connects your phone with the camera, but an app named DSLR dashboard can also help you control your DSLR. With it, you can also use cool features like remote capture, change camera properties, browse images on the camera, as well as transfer images from the camera to Android device,
5. Use internet directly from LAN cable
If you don’t have WiFi in your home but you have a broadband connection, you can connect a LAN cable to your Android Phone. You just need a simple adapter called LAN to USB which fits into an OTG cable. That way you can still surf the internet Without turning on WiFi and data connection.
Besides this OTG can connect USB fans that can be handy for cooling yourself or your phone. You can also use memory cards and hard drives on your phone. It can be connected with microwave, and even be used for baking, roasting, and grilling. This small cable can make your life much easier for which I never miss it in my bag.
