Frequently asked questions
Getting started
What is Tenon?
Tenon is a Windows app and driver package for supported Apple Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard models. It adds scrolling, built-in gestures, keyboard controls and battery status. It also shows battery levels for supported AirPods.
How do I get Tenon?
Download the Windows installer and run it. You do not need an account to download or install Tenon.
Which devices and Windows versions are supported?
Tenon supports all Magic Mouse models, USB-C and Lightning Magic Trackpads, USB-C and 2021 Lightning Magic Keyboards, and AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C). You need Windows 11 or Windows 10 22H2, x64. Windows on ARM and 32-bit Windows are not supported.
Can I use a USB cable instead of Bluetooth?
Supported Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard models can use Bluetooth or a USB data cable. All supported Magic Mouse models use Bluetooth for input. USB-C and Lightning mice cannot be used while charging; the original mouse takes AA batteries.
Can I pair a device from Tenon?
Yes. With Bluetooth on and Tenon open, switch on your supported device and choose Connect when Tenon offers to pair it. Use Windows Bluetooth settings for the original AA-battery Magic Mouse, or if no prompt appears. Devices already paired with this PC do not need to be paired again.
How do I update from an earlier version?
Download and run the current installer without uninstalling first. Updating from 0.1.0 may sign you out once; sign in again and review your Pro settings. From 0.1.2 on, Tenon offers later updates inside the app.
Devices and features
Does Tenon add Magic Mouse scrolling and gestures?
Yes. On supported models, Tenon adds smooth scrolling and built-in surface gestures, including swipes for navigation. Bluetooth pairing alone does not add these features.
Which Magic Trackpad features work?
The USB-C trackpad supports multi-finger gestures, tap-to-click, scrolling and pressure-based clicking with a Click firmness setting. The Lightning trackpad supports Bluetooth and USB input, scrolling, clicking and dragging.
What does Tenon add to the Magic Keyboard?
Tenon adds media and function-key controls and an option that makes Command send Control for Windows shortcuts. These settings change only the Magic Keyboard, not your other keyboards. Touch ID fingerprint sign-in is not supported on Windows.
Where can I see battery levels?
Tenon shows battery status in the app and in the Windows tray. Magic Mouse reports over Bluetooth; the original AA-battery model supplies its reading when it connects. The Lightning trackpad and supported Lightning keyboards report over Bluetooth and USB. The USB-C trackpad reports over Bluetooth; its battery status is not available over the USB cable. Among USB-C keyboards, only the model with both Touch ID and a numeric keypad reports battery status, over USB.
What does Tenon do with AirPods?
Tenon shows AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) battery levels with Pro or an active trial. Battery levels are its only AirPods feature, so there is no ear-detection auto-pause, no tap or stem controls and no automatic device switching. AirPods Max (USB-C) battery reporting is not supported.
Can I assign my own actions to gestures?
Custom gesture-to-action mappings are not supported. Use Tenon's built-in gestures.
Trial and Pro
What stays free, and what is included in Pro?
Battery and connection status stay free on every supported Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard. Pro adds scrolling and gesture controls, keyboard settings and battery levels for supported AirPods. One subscription covers every PC where you sign in to Tenon with your SmoothGrain account.
How does the trial work?
The trial lasts 30 days, runs once per PC and works without an account or payment card. After it ends, Tenon returns to Free unless you have an active Pro subscription.
Help
How can I check the installer?
Download it from the Tenon download page. The installer's verified publisher is SmoothGrain Studios LLC. If Windows blocks it or shows a different publisher, contact support with the message shown.
How do I report a problem?
Select Help & report a problem in Tenon, use the support page or email support@smoothgrain.studio. Tell us which device you have, what happened and what you expected. You do not need a diagnostics bundle to send an initial report.