How to connect a Magic Trackpad to Windows
Pair the trackpad over Bluetooth or connect it with a USB data cable. Tenon adds scrolling on both supported models and gestures on the USB-C trackpad.
This guide covers Magic Trackpad (USB-C) and Magic Trackpad 2 (Lightning). Check supported models and Windows requirements.
Before you start
Download and install Tenon, then open the app. If your trackpad 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 trackpad. Charge the trackpad and unplug its cable for pairing. Turn it on using the switch on the back edge. Green means it is on.
- Choose Connect. When Tenon offers to pair your Magic Trackpad, select Connect and follow the prompt.
If no pairing prompt appears, use the Windows steps 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 trackpad. Choose Bluetooth, select your Magic Trackpad from the list and follow the instructions.
Keep the trackpad switched on and nearby. For help finding it, see Microsoft's Bluetooth pairing guide.
Connect with a USB cable instead
With Tenon installed, turn the trackpad on and connect it to your PC with a USB data cable: USB-C or Lightning, to match your trackpad. Bluetooth pairing is not needed for wired use.
For wireless use after you unplug it, pair it over Bluetooth as described above. Lightning Magic Trackpad 2 returns to that Bluetooth connection when you unplug the cable.
Battery status
Tenon shows battery status for both models over Bluetooth. The Lightning trackpad also shows battery and charging status over USB. On the USB-C trackpad, battery status is not available over the USB cable.
Report a problem
Use Help & report a problem in Tenon or the support form. Name your trackpad model and connection (Bluetooth or USB), and describe what happened. Diagnostics are not required for a first report.
Frequently asked
Do I need a driver for scrolling and gestures?
Yes. Windows has no built-in driver for the trackpad's multi-touch data, so scrolling and gestures need Tenon. Install Tenon and check that the trackpad appears in the app.
My trackpad charges over USB but does not respond. What should I check?
Make sure the trackpad is switched on and Tenon is installed. Use a cable that carries data, not a charge-only cable. Try another USB port or data cable; if it still does not respond, use Help & report a problem in Tenon.