Magic Mouse Not Scrolling

Title: Troubleshooting Magic Mouse Scrolling Issues: A Comprehensive Guide

Quick test to confirm hardware vs. software:
Plug the Magic Mouse into your Mac via USB (Lightning or USB-C, depending on model) → if scrolling starts working while wired, the issue is wireless interference, not the touch surface. magic mouse not scrolling

• Remove other USB 3.0 devices or hubs near the mouse or Mac.

Check Scroll Direction: Go to System Settings > Mouse and ensure "Scroll direction: Natural" is toggled. Try toggling it off and on again to see if it triggers the sensor. Remove other USB 3

To fix a Magic Mouse that isn't scrolling, first toggle the power switch Check Scroll Direction : Go to System Settings

sudo killall -HUP WindowServer

Restart the Bluetooth Process: Open Activity Monitor, search for "bluetoothd," and force quit it. macOS will automatically restart the process.

Magic Mouse scrolling issues are commonly resolved by toggling power, cleaning the touch surface, refreshing Bluetooth, or updating macOS, with new USB-C models requiring macOS 15.1 or later. For Windows users, installing specific Apple Boot Camp drivers or third-party solutions like Magic Mouse Utilities is required. For more details, visit iDownloadBlog

1. Open System Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Find your Magic Mouse in the device list.
3. Click the "i" icon (or right-click) and select Forget This Device.
4. Turn the mouse Off using the switch on the bottom.
5. Wait 10 seconds, turn the mouse On, and put it back into Pairing Mode (the green light will blink).
6. Re-pair the mouse with your Mac.