Stylus Moves the Cursor but Cannot Click or Draw

This problem usually means the pen is detected only as a hover/pointing device, not as a tablet input device. The underlying causes differ between Windows and macOS.

Windows Troubleshooting

On Windows, this issue is almost always caused by driver problems, including:

• Incorrect driver installation
• Conflicting tablet drivers
• Multiple tablet drivers installed simultaneously
• Residual files from previous drivers that were not fully removed

Below is the complete step-by-step fix sequence.

1. Uninstall All Tablet Drivers
   Conflicting or leftover drivers prevent the pen from registering clicks and pressure.
   1. Open Control Panel → Programs and Features
   2. Uninstall the Huion drivers
   3. If you previously used multiple brands, remove all of them
   4. Restart after uninstalling
2. Remove Residual Driver Files
   Leftover configuration files can block proper driver initialization.
   1. Open File Explorer
   2. Delete folders from previous drivers:
      • Go to: C:\Program Files
        • Delete HuionTablet, Tablet, or folders from other brands 
      • Go to: C:\Program Files (x86)
        • Delete HuionTablet, Tablet, or folders from other brands
   3. Empty the Recycle Bin afterward
3. Clean Device Manager Entries
   Ghost devices or old HID entries can interfere with pen input.
   1. Press Win + X → Device Manager
   2. Expand Human Interface Devices
   3. Right‑click and uninstall any tablet‑related HID devices
   4. If prompted, check Delete the driver software for this device
4. Reboot the Computer
   A restart clears locked driver files and reloads HID services.
   1. Perform a full reboot (not sleep/hibernate)
   2. Do not reconnect the tablet until after reboot
5. Install the Correct Driver Fresh
   A clean installation ensures proper pen click and pressure recognition.
   1. Download the latest driver from this link: Huion Download Center
   2. Disconnect the tablet before installing
   3. Install the driver, then reconnect the tablet only when prompted: How to Install Huion Drivers on Windows.
6. Verify Windows Ink Settings (If Applicable)
   Some tablets require Windows Ink for drawing and pressure. Follow the steps below if the driver detects your tablet.
   1. Go to Tablet Driver Settings → Pen Settings
   2. Enable Windows Ink if it's unchecked
   3. Test clicking and drawing in apps like Paint, Photoshop, or your drawing software.

macOS Troubleshooting

On macOS, the most common cause is HuionTablet not being granted Accessibility permissions, which prevents the pen from performing clicks or drawing.

1. Open macOS Security & Privacy Settings
   macOS blocks pen input if the driver app lacks Accessibility permission.
   1. Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility
   2. Look for the HuionTablet app
   3. Ensure the toggle is ON or ticked/checked
   4. If it's missing, click + and add the HuionTablet app manually
2. Reinstall the Tablet Driver
   If the app still doesn't appear in Accessibility, reinstalling forces macOS to request permissions again.
   1. Steps to uninstall the driver:
      • How to Uninstall Version 20 Driver (MacOS)
      • How to Uninstall Version 15 Driver (MacOS)
      • How to Uninstall the HUION MAC Driver V13 or V14 Properly
      • How To Uninstall V12 Drivers
   2. Steps to install the driver: How to Install Huion Driver on MacOS
3. Allow Input Monitoring (If Required)
   Some drivers need additional permission to process pen clicks.
   1. Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Input Monitoring
   2. Enable HuionTablet
   3. Restart the driver if prompted
4. Reboot the Mac
   macOS must reload permissions before the pen can click or draw.
   1. Perform a full restart
   2. After reboot, reopen the HuionTablet app and test the pen