Editing Human interface device (section)

== Other protocols using HID ==
Since HID's original definition over USB, HID is now also used in other [[Bus (computing)|computer communication buses]].  This enables HID devices that traditionally were only found on USB to also be used on alternative buses.  This is done since existing support for USB HID devices can typically be adapted much faster than having to invent an entirely new protocol to support mouse, touchpad, keyboards, and the like.  Known buses that use HID are:
* [[Bluetooth profile#Human Interface Device Profile (HID)|Bluetooth HID]] – Used for mouse and keyboards that are connected via [[Bluetooth]]
* Serial HID – Used in Microsoft's [[Windows Media Center]] PC remote control receivers.
* [[Zigbee]] input device – Zigbee ([[RF4CE]]) supports HID devices through the Zigbee input device profile.
* HID over [[I²C]] – Used for embedded devices in Microsoft Windows 8<ref>{{cite web| title=HID over I2C| url=https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/jj127208(v=vs.85).aspx| publisher=Microsoft| access-date=2016-01-19}}</ref>
* HID over SPI – Developed by Microsoft for faster, lower latency fixed-device communications<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Introduction to HID over SPI - Windows drivers |url=https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/hid/hid-over-spi |access-date=2022-09-06 |website=docs.microsoft.com |language=en-us}}</ref>
* HID over GPIO – Used for embedded devices in Microsoft Windows 10<ref> {{Cite web |last=mhopkins-msft |title=HID Button Drivers - Windows drivers |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/hid/buttons?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=learn.microsoft.com |language=en-us}}</ref>
* [[Bluetooth Low Energy#HID connectivity|HOGP (HID over GATT)]] – Used for HID devices connected using Bluetooth Low Energy technology