How to Connect Magic Mouse to Mac – Easy Ways

Whether you are using a MacBook or a Mac computer, a mouse gives you a better user experience. It is the best option for navigating on your Mac. In fact, when it comes to sensitivity and ease of use a mouse is always better than a trackpad. And as we know, Apple likes to have an accessory for its key products, so Apple’s own mouse is known as Magic Mouse.

So, in this detailed article, we will find out how to connect Magic Mouse to Mac.

What is Apple Magic Mouse?

Magic Mouse is Apple’s own wireless and rechargeable mouse designed as an accessory for their Mac computers. Till now, there have been two generations of Apple Magic Mouse. The first-generation Magic Mouse uses replaceable AA batteries as a power source, whereas the second-generation Magic Mouse comes with a non-replaceable rechargeable battery.

So, if you are using the older or original Magic Mouse, you need to change the batteries when it runs out of charge. However, for the Magic Mouse 2, you can charge them using the Lightning to USB-C cable.

If you are using the Apple Magic Mouse 2, you can just plug the cable into your Mac, and your Mac automatically takes care of the pairing. However, for the original Magic Mouse, you need to establish the Bluetooth connection with your Mac manually.

How to connect Apple Magic Mouse 2 to Mac using the Lightning cable

The second-generation Apple Magic Mouse comes with a Lightning to USB-C cable. It is required to charge the Magic Mouse. So, when pairing the mouse on a Mac for the first time, you need to connect them using the lightning cable. However, you need to do this one time and only for pairing the two devices. Also, keep in mind that you cannot use the Magic Mouse when it is plugged in with the lightning cable. You need to remove the cable for it to work.

Steps on how to pair Apple Magic Mouse 2 to Mac with lightning cable

1. First, connect the wireless Magic Mouse 2 to your Mac using the Lightning to USB-C cable. There’s a lightning port at the bottom of the mouse. (Depending on the Mac you are using, you might need to use an adapter with the lightning cable.)
2. Now, turn ON the Magic Mouse by flipping the switch. You’ll find the switch located at the bottom of the mouse. When you turn it ON, you’ll see a green light indicating that it is ON.
3. Next, your Mac will automatically pair with your Magic Mouse. It won’t take too much of your time. You’ll see a notification that shows your wireless Magic Mouse is connected to your Mac via Bluetooth.
4. You need to unplug the lightning cable first before you can start using the Magic Mouse.

How to connect the original wireless Magic Mouse to Mac

Original Apple Magic Mouse or the one with batteries instead of a charging port requires you to manually pair it with your Mac using Bluetooth. The steps required to perform this action are very simple and straightforward.

There are, however, a few points to keep in mind.

Step-by-step process on how to pair the original Apple Magic Mouse to Mac:

Step 1: Make sure that the batteries in your Magic Mouse have the adequate battery life to continue operation.

Step 2: Flip the switch to turn ON the Magic Mouse. It is located at the bottom of the mouse.

Step 3: This step depends on the type of Mac you are using and whether you are also using another mouse or not.

Scenario 1: Already have a mouse connected to your Mac desktop or laptop.

1. Click on Apple menu > System Preferences > Mouse.
2. Next, click on Turn On Bluetooth for your Mac, which will let it automatically search for devices for pairing.
3. Once your Magic Mouse is discovered, click on Continue.
4. Finally, click on Pair to connect your device to your Mac.

Scenario 2: Don’t have a mouse connected to your desktop

If your Mac desktop doesn’t have a mouse attached, you can use keyboard shortcuts instead. Here’s how:

1. Click the Space Bar + Command key at the same time to launch the Spotlight search.
2. Next, type Bluetooth in the search field and from the search results select the Bluetooth File Exchange option using the downward arrow key.
3. Then press the Enter/Return button in the keyboard.
4. Next, press the Enter/Return key again.
5. You’ll see a window with a list of all Bluetooth discoverable devices appear.
6. Use the arrow keys from your keyboard to select your Magic Mouse from the list and press Enter/Return.
7. Now a prompt will appear to connect your mouse with your Mac, click on the Enter/Return key to select Connect.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I check the battery on my Magic Mouse?

There are several ways to monitor the status of your Magic Mouse’s battery level. However, the easiest method is to click on the Apple menu > System Preferences > Mouse. A new window will appear with your mouse’s settings will appear. In the same window, you can easily spot the battery level of your mouse both graphically and numerically. For this to work, make sure that your Magic Mouse is already connected to your Mac.

Can you connect an Apple Magic Mouse on a Windows computer?

Yes, you can. As the Magic Mouse requires a Bluetooth connection to work, it will connect with any device that supports Bluetooth. So, the Apple Magic Mouse will pair with Windows PC.

First, you need to ensure that the Magic Mouse has been turned on. Then click on the Start menu on your Windows PC/laptop and select Settings. Next, choose Bluetooth & device > Add Device > Bluetooth. This will lead to your Windows computer looking for nearby Bluetooth devices. Now, select your Magic Mouse from the list to connect it to your computer.

Conclusion…

Here we’ve covered how to connect Magic Mouse to Mac. The entire process of pairing your Apple Magic Mouse to your Mac is straightforward. Furthermore, you could check out our writings on connecting the Blue Yeti microphone to iPhone.