# Install ConsoleMouse on Windows | ConsoleMouse

ConsoleMouse is coming soon to Steam. Here’s how to install it on Windows 11 and what F10, F11 and the emergency key do.

Source: https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-windows/

## Install

- [Install ConsoleMouse on Windows](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-windows/)
- [Install ConsoleMouse on macOS](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-macos/)
- [Install ConsoleMouse on Linux](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-linux/)
- [Install ConsoleMouse on Raspberry Pi](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-raspberry-pi/)
## Set up

- [Set up ConsoleMouse and link your console](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/getting-started/)
- [Set up PS5 with ConsoleMouse](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/setup-ps5/)
- [Set up Xbox with ConsoleMouse](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/setup-xbox/)
## Use

- [TV Play and PC Play on every computer](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/modes/)
- [Play: TV Play and PC Play](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/play/)
- [The ConsoleMouse keys](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/keys/)
- [Picture options in PC Play](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/picture/)
- [Game profiles: keys and mouse per game](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/profiles/)
- [GTA VI with mouse and keyboard on PS5 and Xbox](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/gta-vi/)
## Help

- [Troubleshooting](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/troubleshooting/)
- [ConsoleMouse FAQ](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/faq/)
[Docs](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/) / Install

# Install ConsoleMouse on Windows

Short answer: ConsoleMouse is coming soon to Steam on Steam. Wishlist it now. Then install it from Steam, plug your mouse and keyboard into your Windows 11 computer and start the app. In setup you link your PS5 or Xbox.

Updated: 2026-10-19

## What you need

An older computer is enough, because the app only forwards your input. PC Play may need more.

- A computer with Windows 11 (64-bit). It stays on while you play.
- A mouse and keyboard plugged into the computer.
- Your own PS5 or Xbox on the same home network. A network cable is the steadier choice.
- Steam, signed in to the account that has ConsoleMouse in its library.
## Install

Updates come through Steam. Nothing to download in the app. If Windows asks about the firewall, allow ConsoleMouse.

- Open Steam and find ConsoleMouse in your library.
- Click Install.
- Start ConsoleMouse and choose Let’s go.
- Link your console. Follow the guide for PS5 or Xbox.
## The keys on Windows

- F10 turns control on and off. On, your mouse and keyboard play on your console. Off, they work in Windows.
- Ctrl + Alt + Backspace is the emergency key. Every button and stick goes neutral and Windows gets your mouse and keyboard back.
- F11 switches the PC Play window between fullscreen and window.
- F6 to F9 switch the situation, for example on foot or driving, when a profile uses them.
- In PC Play, hold F1 to see the keys for the current situation. Shift + F1 pins the view.
## Frequently asked questions

**Windows asks about the firewall. What now?**

Allow ConsoleMouse, so it can reach your console on your home network.

**Does the computer stay on in TV Play?**

Yes. In both modes the computer sends your input to the console.

**Steam says I don’t own ConsoleMouse. What now?**

Sign in to Steam with the account that has ConsoleMouse in its library.

## More help

- [Install ConsoleMouse on macOS](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-macos/)
- [Install ConsoleMouse on Linux](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-linux/)
- [Install ConsoleMouse on Raspberry Pi](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-raspberry-pi/)
- [Mouse and keyboard with PS5 Remote Play: the full guide](https://consolemouse.com/en/guides/ps5-remote-play-mouse-keyboard/) [Wishlist on Steam ↗](https://store.steampowered.com/app/5417970/?utm_source=consolemouse_site&utm_medium=button&utm_campaign=launch2026&utm_content=en-help-install-windows-end-cta)[Or get one email at release](https://consolemouse.com/en/#waitlist)