Follow these steps if your mouse, keyboard, or trackpad isn't recognized by your Mac.
Your device isn't recognized by your MacMake sure that your wireless mouse, keyboard, or trackpad is turned on
The Magic Mouse and Magic Mouse 2 have a slide switch on the bottom of the device. Slide the switch to turn on the device. On the Magic Mouse, the green LED briefly lights up. On the Magic Mouse 2, green coloring is visible beneath the switch.
The Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, and Magic Trackpad 2 have a slide switch on the back edge of the device. Slide the switch to turn on the device (green coloring becomes visible). Earlier Apple Wireless Keyboard models have a power button on the right side of the device. Press the button and you see a green LED on the top of the device, near the button.
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When you turn these devices on, they appear as Connected in the Bluetooth section of System Preferences and in the Bluetooth menu in your menu bar. If a device doesn't appear there, make sure it's charged or replace it batteries, and make sure it's been paired with your Mac.
Make sure that your device has been set up to work with your Mac
Learn how to pair your Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, Magic Trackpad 2—and earlier models of Apple wireless devices—with your Mac.
Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on
Use your Mac notebook's built-in trackpad or a USB mouse to choose Apple () menu > System Preferences. Then select Bluetooth and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
Refer to the table below for more information on determining the Bluetooth status. If the Bluetooth icon doesn't appear, or if the menu bar status continues to indicate that Bluetooth is off, restart your computer and then try to turn Bluetooth on again.
Make sure that your devices are charged
Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, and Magic Trackpad 2 have built-in rechargeable batteries. You can charge these devices by connecting them to a Mac or a USB power adapter using a Lightning to USB Cable. For the fastest battery charging performance, be sure your device is switched on when connected to the Lightning to USB Cable.
To check the battery level of these devices, click the Bluetooth icon in your Mac's menu bar, then select your device by name. If the battery level of any device is low, recharge the device. If the device isn’t showing, make sure the device is turned using the steps outlined above.
Turn the device off and on
If your Apple wireless mouse, keyboard, or trackpad isn't recognized by your Mac after following the tips above, try turning the wireless device off, waiting a few seconds, and then turning it back on.
Your mouse or keyboard intermittently stops responding
Follow these steps if your mouse or keyboard sometimes stops responding temporarily.
Click or press a key
Check for signal interference
Your mouse doesn't scroll up or down or side to side
If you can't use your mouse to scroll through a web page or document, see Mac Basics: Multi-Touch gestures to make sure your Gestures are configured correctly. You can also try adjusting your scrolling speed preferences.
Your mouse or trackpad doesn't track as expected
Apple Wireless Mouse, Magic Mouse, and Magic Mouse 2 can be used on most smooth surfaces. If tracking issues occur, try these options:
Learn more about what to do if your trackpad isn't tracking correctly.
Your keyboard has one or more keys that don't respond
https://myqzie.weebly.com/portable-monitor-for-mac.html. Use the Keyboard Viewer to test whether the keyboard keys are responding correctly when they are pressed.
If you enable the Mouse Keys feature, many keys might not respond as you expect. Here's how to turn off Mouse Keys:
If issues with keys persist, try starting up your Mac in single-user mode to see whether a software issue is causing the problem.
Identify your wireless input device below, then click the link for detailed information.
Apple Magic Mouse
Note: This mouse requires two (2) AA batteries.
To replace the batteries of an Apple wireless mouse:
Find more details about the batteries in Apple Magic Mouse.
Apple Wireless Keyboard (2009)
Note: This keyboard requires two (2) AA batteries.
Find more details about the batteries in Apple Wireless Keyboard (2009).
Apple Magic TrackpadWireless Keyboard For Mac Computer
Note: This device requires two (2) AA batteries.
Important: Make sure to put the positive and negative ends of the batteries in the trackpad as shown above. The trackpad will not turn on if the batteries are installed incorrectly.
Find more details about the batteries in Apple Magic Trackpad.
Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse
Note: This mouse requires two (2) AA batteries.
Find more details about the batteries in Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse.
Apple Wireless Keyboard (2007)
Note: This keyboard requires three (3) AA batteries.
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Find more detail about the batteries in Apple Wireless Keyboard (2007).
Apple Wireless Mouse
Latest flash player for mac. Note: This mouse requires two (2) AA batteries.
Wireless Keyboard For Macbook Pro 2015
Find more details about the batteries in Apple Wireless Mouse.
White Extended Apple Wireless Keyboard
Note: This keyboard requires four (4) AA batteries.
Find more details about the batteries in White Extended Apple Wireless Keyboard.
Learn moreBattery TypesWireless Keyboard For Macbook Pro 2017
Your Apple wireless device came with AA batteries installed. You can replace them with alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable AA batteries.
Warning: Don’t mix battery types (for example, alkaline and lithium batteries), and don’t mix old batteries with new batteries. Don’t open or puncture the batteries, install them backwards, or expose them to fire, high temperatures, or water. Don’t charge non-rechargeable AA batteries. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Replace or recharge all batteries at the same time.
Important: Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
Battery level indicator
Macbook Wireless Keyboard And MouseLong term storage
Apple wireless devices are designed to go to sleep to conserve battery power when you aren’t using them. If you won’t be using a wireless device for an extended period, turn it off. If you won't use the wireless device for more than three weeks, you should remove the batteries for long term storage.
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