Pair Microsoft Arc Mouse With Mac

 

The Surface Arc Mouse can only pair to a single computer at a time, so every time you change computer, you will need to pair it again. To connect your Microsoft Surface Mouse to computer: Make sure your computer supports Bluetooth LE 4.0 or later and have it turned on. Pair Microsoft Arc Mouse. On the bottom of Microsoft Arc Mouse, press and hold the pairing button until the LED light begins to blink. On your Surface or Windows 10 PC, select Start Settings Devices Bluetooth& Other Devices Add Bluetooth or other Device Bluetooth. Tap or select Microsoft Arc Mouse in the list of Bluetooth devices. Enjoy a modern and affordable mouse for everyday precision, wherever you work. Find new colours, Bluetooth connectivity and improved tracking on glass surfaces. Explore the slim and affordable design of the Microsoft Bluetooth keyboard. Complete your desktop with integrated Office experiences for enhanced productivity. This wikiHow will teach you how to connect a mouse to your Mac computer. If you're using a Magic Mouse 2 or Magic Trackpad 2, you can just plug it in and let your Mac take care of the connection. For older wireless mice and trackpads, you'll need to enable Bluetooth and pair the mouse with the computer manually. Either way, we've got you covered!

Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad work wirelessly with your Mac via Bluetooth when they're paired and turned on.

If your devices came with a new iMac, they're already paired with the computer. Just turn them on when you first turn on your Mac. To make sure that your device is turned on, check its power switch. If green is visible, the device is on.

Is Microsoft Arc Mouse Compatible With Mac

If you bought your devices separately — or if they've become unpaired from your Mac — follow the steps below to pair them.

How to set up your wireless device

Can I Use Microsoft Arc Mouse With Mac

Pair Microsoft Arc Mouse With Mac

Follow these steps to set up your Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, or Magic Trackpad:

  1. Connect a Lightning to USB Cable1 or a USB-C to Lightning Cable to the Lightning port on the device2 and connect the other end of the cable to your Mac.
  2. Make sure that the device's power switch is in the ON position. (Green is visible under the switch when the device is on.)
  3. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth to open the Bluetooth preferences window. When the device pairs with your Mac, it appears in the list of devices.
  4. Check the Bluetooth preferences window to see your device's charge level. When the device is charged, unplug it for wireless use.

Pair Microsoft Arc Mouse With Mac Keyboard

1. If your Bluetooth device came with an iMac, a Lightning to USB cable was also included in the box.
2. Magic Mouse can't be used while connected to the cable.

Can i use microsoft arc mouse with mac

Pair Microsoft Arc Mouse With Macbook Pro

Pair microsoft arc mouse with macbook

If your device won't connect

If you’re unable to connect your device, learn what to do.

How to set up earlier Apple wireless devices

Pair Microsoft Arc Mouse With Mac Computer

Pair microsoft arc mouse with macbook

If your Apple wireless device doesn't have a Lightning port, use a wired mouse or trackpad — or the built-in trackpad if you're using a Mac notebook — then follow these steps to set up your earlier Apple wireless devices (such as the Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad):

Pair Microsoft Arc Mouse With Macbook

  1. Turn on your device.
  2. Wait until your device's LED starts blinking, which means that it's in Discoverable Mode. (If the LED is on but not blinking, your device is already paired with another host. To unpair it, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth. Hover the pointer over the device you want to remove, then click the button that appears next to the device's name. Turn the device off, then start again at step 1.)
  3. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth.
  4. Wait while your Mac searches for your device. When your device appears in Bluetooth preferences, click Pair1.

1. Apple Wireless Keyboard requires the passcode that appears on your Mac. Enter the 8-digit passcode on the keyboard, then press Return. Earlier models of Apple Wireless Mouse or Apple Magic Trackpad will connect automatically or show a dialog. If you see a dialog, click Pair or press Return.