How to connect a Magic Mouse to Windows
Connect over Bluetooth, then use Tenon for scrolling, gestures and battery status.
This guide covers the USB-C Magic Mouse (2024) and Magic Mouse 2 (Lightning, A1657). Check supported models and Windows requirements.
Before you start
Download and install Tenon 0.1.2, then open the app. If your mouse is already paired with this PC, you do not need to pair it again.
If it is connected to another computer, disconnect it there first. If it keeps reconnecting to that computer, temporarily turn off Bluetooth there while you pair it with this PC.
Pair with Tenon
- Open Tenon. Turn on Bluetooth on your PC and keep Tenon open.
- Turn on the mouse. Charge the mouse, unplug its cable, then turn it on using the switch underneath. Green means it is on.
- Choose Connect. When Tenon offers to pair your Magic Mouse, select Connect and follow the prompt.
No pairing prompt? Use Windows settings below.
Pair through Windows instead
- Open Bluetooth settings. Windows 11: Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Add device. Windows 10: Settings → Devices → Bluetooth & other devices → Add Bluetooth or other device. Turn Bluetooth on if it is off.
- Select your mouse. Choose Bluetooth, select your Magic Mouse from the list and follow the instructions.
Keep the mouse switched on and nearby. For help finding it, see Microsoft's Bluetooth pairing guide.
Scrolling and charging
Bluetooth pairing alone gives Windows basic pointer movement and clicks. Install Tenon to add scrolling and surface gestures on the supported models. See Magic Mouse features for more.
If resting a finger moves a list or dropdown, update to Tenon 0.1.2 and increase Scroll start under Magic Mouse → Scroll. This controls how far your finger must travel before scrolling begins; Scroll speed controls how fast the content moves once scrolling starts.
The USB-C or Lightning cable only charges the mouse; it does not carry mouse input. You cannot use the mouse while it is charging. Unplug it to use it over Bluetooth.
Need help?
Select Help & report a problem in Tenon, or contact support. Tell us which mouse you have and what happened. You do not need diagnostics to send an initial report.
Frequently asked
The pointer moves, but scrolling does not work. What should I do?
Check that Tenon is installed and your mouse appears in the app. Bluetooth pairing alone does not add scrolling. If the mouse is listed but scrolling still fails, use Help & report a problem in Tenon.
Why is there no pairing prompt?
Tenon prompts for nearby supported devices that are ready to pair, not devices already paired with this PC. If this is a new connection, keep Tenon open, check the mouse is charged and use the Windows pairing steps above.