How to Connect a Wireless Mouse to a Computer

This practical guide walks through how to connect a wireless mouse to a computer, explains the main requirements, and highlights common issues that may appear along the way.

The best option you have in these situations is to connect your mouse wirelessly to your computer.

Fortunately connecting a wireless mouse to a Mac or Windows computer is easy thanks to Bluetooth technology.

That's why both Mac and PC users rarely want to use the trackpad regularly and always carry a wireless mouse with them.

How to connect a wireless mouse to a Mac

Step 1. Turn on pairing mode on mouse if it is not already enabled. Normally there will be a green light or a blinking light indicating it is ready to connect.

Step 2. Open the System Preferences app on your Mac (the silver cog icon).

Step 3. Select Bluetooth from the list of options.

Select Bluetooth from System Preferences

Step 4. You will see your mouse appear under Devices . Select Connect .

Step 5. Connected status 'Connected' appears under the device's name to let the user know that your Bluetooth mouse is connected to your Mac and ready for use.

How to connect a wireless mouse to a PC

Step 1. Make sure your mouse is connected. Follow the mouse instructions if you are unsure how to proceed.

Step 2. Turn on Bluetooth on PC by turning on switch in Bluetooth & other devices section of Settings .

Step 3. Go back to the Settings menu and select Devices .

Step 4. Click Add Bluetooth or other devices .

Step 5. Next, select Bluetooth .

Select Bluetooth under Add a device

Step 6. On the Add a device page , you will see a list of connected wireless mice. Select the mouse and it will automatically connect.

Select a paired device

Wait a moment the computer will let you know the device is ready for use.