Plugging in the receiver before turning on the mouse will allow your computer to install any drivers or software needed to use the mouse.
If you haven’t used the mouse in several months, consider replacing the batteries even if they were new when you inserted them. Some mice, such as the Apple Magic Mouse 2, require charging instead of new batteries.
If you can’t find the On/Off switch, consult your mouse’s manual.
Some mice come listed as “plug and play”, meaning that you don’t need to manually connect them or download any software.
If your mouse doesn’t start moving, try turning it off and then back on. If applicable, you may also want to change the USB port into which the receiver is plugged. See our guide on how to extend the wireless range of a wireless mouse for more troubleshooting tips.
If your mouse uses batteries, you should also make sure it has a fresh set. The battery compartment is also usually on the underside of the mouse.
Consult the user manual to find out if your mouse has a pairing button and where it is located.
If the mouse doesn’t appear, press and hold the pairing button on your mouse again. Then turn your computer’s Bluetooth off and then on again.
If your mouse uses batteries, you should also make sure it has a fresh set. The battery compartment is also usually on the underside of the mouse.
If the switch is blue, Bluetooth is already on.
Consult the user manual to find out if your mouse has a pairing button and where it is located.
If the mouse doesn’t appear, press and hold the pairing button on your mouse again. Then turn your computer’s Bluetooth off and then on again.
If your mouse uses batteries, you should also make sure it has a fresh set. The battery compartment is also usually on the underside of the mouse.
If you see the Bluetooth icon in the top-right side of the menu bar, click it instead.
In macOS Ventura, this is called “System Settings. ”
For macOS Ventura, Bluetooth is located in the sidebar.
Alternatively, you can click the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar in the top-right corner. Then click Turn Bluetooth On in the Bluetooth menu.
Consult the user manual to find out if your mouse has a pairing button and where it is located.
The Magic Mouse 2 must be turned on and then plugged into your Mac via its USB Lightning charger cable to pair.
If your mouse uses batteries, you should also make sure it has a fresh set. The battery compartment is also usually on the underside of the mouse.
Consult the user manual to find out if your mouse has a pairing button and where it is located.
If your mouse uses batteries, you should also make sure it has a fresh set. The battery compartment is also usually on the underside of the mouse.
If you don’t see this option, type devices and printers into the “Search” field at the bottom of the Start window, then click Devices and Printers when it appears.
If you don’t see this option, type devices and printers into the “Search” field at the bottom of the Start window, then click Devices and Printers when it appears.
Consult the user manual to find out if your mouse has a pairing button and where it is located.
If you don’t see your mouse’s name, your Windows 7 computer might not support Bluetooth. You can fix this by purchasing a Bluetooth adapter.
