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Magic Mouse (USB-C)

Test pointer movement, clicks and scrolling on the USB-C Magic Mouse independently of Bluetooth pairing and macOS gesture configuration.

2 verified model facts4 relevant live tests0 exact compatibility answers0 model-specific fixesReviewed 2026-08-11

Model facts that change the troubleshooting path

01

Apple's current Magic Mouse is rechargeable and uses USB-C for charging.

02

Apple documents a Multi-Touch surface for gestures such as scrolling and swiping.

Documented connection pathsBluetooth · USB-C charging

Test matrix

What to test and what a pass actually tells you

Run the test closest to the symptom. A passing result narrows the diagnosis; it does not certify the entire device.

Diagnostic focus

Problems worth separating on this model

01 · Bluetooth vs pointer failureReproduce this symptom independently, then choose the closest live test or exact compatibility record before changing drivers, firmware, cables or hardware.
02 · Double clickReproduce this symptom independently, then choose the closest live test or exact compatibility record before changing drivers, firmware, cables or hardware.
03 · Scrolling/gesture handoffReproduce this symptom independently, then choose the closest live test or exact compatibility record before changing drivers, firmware, cables or hardware.
04 · Charging pathReproduce this symptom independently, then choose the closest live test or exact compatibility record before changing drivers, firmware, cables or hardware.
05 · Intermittent trackingReproduce this symptom independently, then choose the closest live test or exact compatibility record before changing drivers, firmware, cables or hardware.

Evidence handoff

If the browser cannot reach the suspected subsystem

Keep the browser result as one observation, then move to the operating system or manufacturer diagnostic that can see the protected hardware state. Do not interpret an unsupported browser API as a failed component.

For model-specific firmware, drivers or service diagnostics, use the official Apple source linked on this page.