How to connect Bluetooth mouse to Windows laptop, Macbook

A wireless mouse (Bluetooth mouse) is a device that supports extremely convenient computer operations without using a connection cable. With outstanding advantages, this type of mouse gradually becomes popular among users. How to connect a Bluetooth mouse to a laptop is also quite simple and quick, let's learn more about how to do it with TipsMake through the article below.

1. How to connect a Bluetooth mouse to the computer via USB port

Connecting a Bluetooth mouse to a computer via a USB port is the most common and convenient way to do it. Using the Receiver head not only allows connecting the mouse to a laptop but also to devices that do not have built-in Bluetooth features. The steps to connect a wireless mouse to a laptop via USB are basically as follows.

1. Step 1: Plug the wireless mouse receiver into the USB port on your computer.

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1. Step 2: Check and ensure that the wireless mouse is fully installed/charged. Turn on the mouse start button at the bottom of the mouse base if available (some wireless mice will not be equipped with a start button).

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1. Step 3: After turning on, the mouse will automatically connect to the computer and you can use it immediately. Try dragging the mouse to check if the connection was successful or not.

Normally, wireless mice can connect immediately after booting without having to install drivers. In case your mouse comes with a driver, please update the driver and restart the computer to be able to use the mouse.

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2. Connect the wireless mouse to the computer via Bluetooth

Besides connecting the Bluetooth mouse to the computer via the receiver, you can also turn on Bluetooth on the computer and connect to the mouse easily. How to connect a wireless mouse to a laptop using bluetooth is basically as follows:

How to connect a mouse to a Windows computer via Bluetooth

1. Step 1: Turn on and start the wireless mouse. You need to make sure that the mouse has a battery installed or is fully charged. Then, turn on the start button below the mouse.
2. Step 2: Turn on the Bluetooth feature on the computer.

For Windows 7 computers

Follow these steps: Click the search icon next to the Start button and search for Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change adapter settings -> Right click on Bluetooth Network Connection -> Select Enable to proceed. turn on Bluetooth.

Then you continue to select Bluetooth Network Connection -> Add a device -> In the new dialog box that appears, select the device you want to connect to.

For Windows 10

Click on the notification icon in the bottom right corner of the screen -> Select Bluetooth to activate.

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1. Step 3: Connect the mouse to the laptop.

Press the Windows + I key combination to open the settings box and select Devices. Then in the Bluetooth & Other Devices section, select Add Bluetooth or other devices . 

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Then click on Bluetooth and wait for the system to search for the device.

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Once the search is complete, a list of connectable devices will be displayed. Select the name of the wireless mouse device you want to connect and select Connect to complete.

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So, with just the simple steps above, you can connect a Bluetooth mouse to your Windows 10 or Windows 7 laptop.

How to connect a wireless mouse to Macbook via Bluetooth

For Macbooks, how to connect a Bluetooth mouse is as follows.

1. Step 1: Start the Bluetooth mouse.

Similar to above, you need to make sure that the wireless mouse has a battery installed or is fully charged. Then, you turn on the start button at the bottom of the mouse.

Step 2: Connect the mouse to the Macbook.

In the left corner of the screen, select the Apple logo -> System Preferences .

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Next, click on the Bluetooth icon.

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Finally, turn on Bluetooth and select the name of the wireless mouse device you want to connect to Bluetooth in the list next to complete.

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So, through the article above, TipsMake has shown you two very simple ways to connect a Bluetooth mouse to Windows and Mac computers. Hopefully, with TipsMake's instructions, you can successfully connect. If you need more advice about wireless mice, please contact TipsMake for the fastest answer.

Lesley Montoya

Update 10 October 2023