How to connect a Magic Trackpad to Windows
Use Bluetooth for a wireless connection, or plug in a USB data cable for wired input.
This guide covers Magic Trackpad (USB-C, A3120) and Magic Trackpad 2 (Lightning, A1535). Check supported models and Windows requirements.
Before you start
Download and install Tenon 0.1.2, 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.
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 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 for A3120, or Lightning for A1535. Bluetooth pairing is not needed for wired use.
To use it wirelessly after unplugging, pair it over Bluetooth using the steps above. Magic Trackpad 2 A1535 returns to that Bluetooth connection when you unplug the cable.
Battery status
Tenon shows battery status for both models over Bluetooth. The Lightning A1535 also shows battery and charging status over USB. On the USB-C A3120, wired battery reporting may be unavailable on some Windows setups.
Need help?
Select Help & report a problem in Tenon, or contact support. Tell us which trackpad you have and what happened. You do not need diagnostics to send an initial report.
Frequently asked
Do I need a driver for scrolling and gestures?
Yes. Bluetooth pairing alone does not add the trackpad's multi-touch features to Windows. Install Tenon and check that your trackpad appears in the app. The supported-device page lists the features available for each model.
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.