CourseAdvanced Features
Mobile App, Broker Connection & Shortcuts
Let's cover three important topics that round out your TradingView expertise: the mobile app for on-the-go trading, connecting to live brokers, and keyboard shortcuts that will dramatically speed up your workflow.
TradingView Mobile App
Key mobile features:
- Full charting capabilities with touch-optimized interface
- All your saved charts, drawings, and layouts sync automatically
- Receive alert notifications on your phone
- Access watchlists and screeners on the go
- Paper trading available on mobile
- Available for both iOS and Android
Connecting to a Live Broker
TradingView supports direct broker integration with several brokers including TradeStation, IBKR (Interactive Brokers), OANDA, and more. This means you can place real trades directly from TradingView's chart without switching to a separate platform.
To connect:
- 1Open the Trading Panel at the bottom of the chart
- 2Browse the list of supported brokers
- 3Select your broker and click "Connect"
- 4Log in with your broker credentials
- 5Your live account balance and positions will appear on TradingView
Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
Must-know shortcuts:
- / — Open symbol search
- Alt+T — Trend line tool
- Alt+H — Horizontal line tool
- Alt+F — Fibonacci retracement tool
- Alt+A — Create alert
- Alt+S — Take a screenshot of the chart
- Alt+R — Reset chart
- Ctrl+Z — Undo last action
- Space — Move chart to the most recent candle
- Esc — Cancel current drawing/selection
- Tab — Switch between chart panels
- +/- — Zoom in/out
Pro Tip
Memorize at least 5 keyboard shortcuts and use them consistently. Start with /, Alt+T, Alt+H, Alt+A, and Space. These five shortcuts alone will save you hours over time.
Key Takeaways
- The mobile app syncs all charts, drawings, and alerts automatically
- Several brokers support direct trading from TradingView
- Connect brokers through the Trading Panel at the bottom of the chart
- Learn at least 5 key shortcuts: /, Alt+T, Alt+H, Alt+A, Space
- Keyboard shortcuts dramatically improve your charting speed