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Apple’s wireless Magic Mouse and Magic Mouse 2 are created specifically to work with Macs, allowing for Multi-Touch gestures, like swiping and scrolling. Though Apple won’t support using its products with a Windows PC, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to do so. You can pair your Apple mouse with your Bluetooth-enabled Windows PC, though you may have to download additional software or drivers for it to work properly.
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Pairing Your Magic Mouse to Your PC
The Magic Mouse and Magic Mouse 2 use Bluetooth technology to connect to a computer. If your PC doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth, you must purchase a Bluetooth adapter separately in order to pair and use your Apple wireless mouse. Trackpad Magic, a company that makes software for using Apple devices on PCs, recommends BlueSoleil Bluetooth adapters, as these are reported to work well for Apple wireless mice.
Turn the on/off switch on the bottom of the mouse to the “on” position when you’re ready to pair it. Once your mouse and PC are paired, the mouse will connect whenever it’s turned on and in range of your PC as long as you have Bluetooth turned on.
If you’re using a Windows 7 PC, click the Start button and choose “Devices and Printers” from the list. Click on “Add a Device” and “Next,” then choose the mouse from the list of devices to pair it with your PC.
For Windows 8.1 PCs, swipe up from the bottom right corner of your screen and click on “Search” or click on the Start button and click on the magnifying glass in the upper-right corner to open the search box. Type “bluetooth” into the search box and click on “Bluetooth Settings.” Click on the switch to turn Bluetooth on, select your mouse from the list of devices and click “Pair.”
On a Windows 10 PC, click on the Start button and choose Settings > Devices > Bluetooth. Turn the Bluetooth switch on by clicking on it, choose your Apple wireless mouse from the list of devices and click on “Pair.”
If you’re using a Magic Mouse and you don’t pair the mouse with your PC within three minutes, it automatically shuts off to preserve battery life. To turn it back on, turn the on/off switch on the bottom to the off position and back to “on.”
Software and Drivers for Magic Mouse on PC
Once you have your Magic Mouse paired with your PC, you may find that you can’t use it for scrolling. Though the Magic Mouse and Magic Mouse 2 only have a single button, which is standard for Mac users, you’ll be able to use the right-click function by simply clicking near the right side of the single button. This may take a little practice to help train yourself where to click if you’re used to a standard two-button PC mouse.
Magic Mouse Utilities is a software program made by Trackpad Magic that may help get the scrolling function working with your PC if you’re having trouble. Software for the Magic Mouse is available for Windows 7, 8 and 10, while the Magic Mouse 2 software is only currently available for Windows 8 and 10 PCs. The company states it is working on a Windows 7 version of the software for the Magic Mouse 2 that it hopes to release in 2017. The company does offer a trial version so you can see if the software suits your needs before you buy a license key.
Trackpad Magic recommends trying to use your Apple wireless mouse using the standard Windows Bluetooth drivers first. If you’re having trouble, you can try custom drivers, though there are no guarantees these will work.
Disabling Power-Saving Mode
Windows automatically puts your Bluetooth radio into power-saving mode after it goes unused for an extended time. To make sure you’ll always be able to use your Apple mouse when you sit down at your PC, disable the power-saving mode for your Bluetooth or external adapter in the Windows Device Manager.
Open Device Manager on your Windows 7 PC by clicking Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager.
If you’re using Windows 8 or 10, press the Windows key and X key on your keyboard simultaneously and click on “Device Manager” from the menu that opens.
Once you have Device Manager open, click on the arrow next to “Bluetooth Radios” to expand the section. Double-click on your Bluetooth adapter and click on the “Power Management” tab of the window that opens. Click inside the box next to “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” to remove the check and prevent your Bluetooth radio from going into power-saving mode.
Warning
- Information in this article applies to Windows 7. It may vary slightly or significantly with other versions or products.
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This app is only available on the App Store for iOS devices.
Description
Remote Mouse™ turns your iPhone or iPad into a user-friendly remote control for your computer. It simulates the function of wireless mouse, keyboard and touchpad, also provides a variety of specialty control panels, such as Media Remote, Application Switcher and Web Browsing Remote, which helps you perform specific operations more quickly. The small features designed for one-handed use or intuitive operations will also delight you.
Introduced on CNET, Mashable and Product Hunt, considered to be one of the most elegant and easy to use computer remote apps, Remote Mouse has been used by over 20 million users all over the world.
Watching an online movie? Giving a presentation? Or shutting down computer with one click? Nothing can be more convenient than a mobile phone remote that is right at your fingertips.
Mouse
• Fully simulated wireless mouse
• Gyro mouse that enables moving mouse cursor with gyro sensor
• Left-handed mode
Keyboard
• Integrated with system and third-party keyboards, supports typing in various languages
• Remotely typing by voice if the soft keyboard supports voice recognition
• Supports for sending various shortcuts (Pro version)
• Displays different keypads for Mac or PC (Pro version)
Touchpad
Imitates the Apple Magic Trackpad and supports multi-touch gestures
Specialty Control Panels
• Media Remote (in-app purchase): Supports iTunes, VLC, Windows Media Player, Keynote, PowerPoint and Windows Photo Viewer, and will support more
• Web Remote (in-app purchase): Supports Chrome, Firefox, and Opera
• Application Switcher: quickly launch and switch between programs
• Power Options: Supports remotely shutdown, sleep, restart and logoff
Other Features
• Use the physical volume buttons on the mobile device for remote control (in-app purchase)
• Set password for connection
• Customizable wallpaper
Connection Method
• Auto connect
• Connect via IP address or QR code
• Connect via history
Operating Environment
• Compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, Mac OSX 10.6+ and Linux
• Works under Wi-Fi or 3G / 4G network
To Get Started
1. Visit www.remotemouse.net on your computer and download the Remote Mouse computer server
2. Install and run the computer server
3. Connect your mobile device to the same Wi-Fi or hotspot as your computer
Help Us Translate
If you are interested in translating Remote Mouse into your native language, join our collaborative translation project at remotemouse.oneskyapp.com
Introduced on CNET, Mashable and Product Hunt, considered to be one of the most elegant and easy to use computer remote apps, Remote Mouse has been used by over 20 million users all over the world.
Watching an online movie? Giving a presentation? Or shutting down computer with one click? Nothing can be more convenient than a mobile phone remote that is right at your fingertips.
Mouse
• Fully simulated wireless mouse
• Gyro mouse that enables moving mouse cursor with gyro sensor
• Left-handed mode
Keyboard
• Integrated with system and third-party keyboards, supports typing in various languages
• Remotely typing by voice if the soft keyboard supports voice recognition
• Supports for sending various shortcuts (Pro version)
• Displays different keypads for Mac or PC (Pro version)
Touchpad
Imitates the Apple Magic Trackpad and supports multi-touch gestures
Specialty Control Panels
• Media Remote (in-app purchase): Supports iTunes, VLC, Windows Media Player, Keynote, PowerPoint and Windows Photo Viewer, and will support more
• Web Remote (in-app purchase): Supports Chrome, Firefox, and Opera
• Application Switcher: quickly launch and switch between programs
• Power Options: Supports remotely shutdown, sleep, restart and logoff
Other Features
• Use the physical volume buttons on the mobile device for remote control (in-app purchase)
• Set password for connection
• Customizable wallpaper
Connection Method
• Auto connect
• Connect via IP address or QR code
• Connect via history
Operating Environment
• Compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, Mac OSX 10.6+ and Linux
• Works under Wi-Fi or 3G / 4G network
To Get Started
1. Visit www.remotemouse.net on your computer and download the Remote Mouse computer server
2. Install and run the computer server
3. Connect your mobile device to the same Wi-Fi or hotspot as your computer
Help Us Translate
If you are interested in translating Remote Mouse into your native language, join our collaborative translation project at remotemouse.oneskyapp.com
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Ratings and Reviews
5.9K Ratings
“Connection failed” issue
This app works great most of the time, however while I am using the app, I tend to lock my device in between using the app (as you would put down a TV remote when you’ve found a program to watch) rendering me unable to reconnect unless I delete the app on both devices and reinstall it. This usually is the only way to get it to work again. Manually reconnecting the devices just results in a connection failure message. This is why I haven’t bought the Pro version, to avoid complications of restoring purchases every time I have to reinstall the app just to connect again. When it is connected however, it works well. The connection problems are the only issue I’ve faced so far. Thanks for the app, it’s saved a lot of getting up and walking to the laptop to change anything on it. Oh and the iPad app not having the keypad accessible is also quite a restriction, but even on the iPad app I face this “connection failed” issue, so it’s not just my devices.
Need version prior last update
Since the upgrade and move of the switch panel and mouse to the bottom of the screen I am having more problems to move the mouse from my phone as the bottom half of the screen now has the panel and the buttons and that requires to slide my finger on the upper screen half which is quickly tiring my whole hand and arm. Also now the option to switch off is way to the right of the switch panel which makes is hard to hold the phone, slide the panel and to push the button using my left hand only.
For that reason I would like to switch to the older version with the switch panel and mouse at the top of the screen which eases up the use for me and makes the app more accessible.
For that reason I would like to switch to the older version with the switch panel and mouse at the top of the screen which eases up the use for me and makes the app more accessible.
Works perfectly
My laser mouse died after falling off my desk and I needed a mouse in a hurry- came to the App Store and unfortunately tried another app before this one that failed as often as it worked, like every other time. Tried this one and it is perfect- and if you buy the pro version you can even program custom hot keys which is very handy. I really like this app and even though I replaced my mouse I still use this app a lot, having a track pad is pretty handy. Nice app especially after trying the other one which was completely frustrating- this hasn’t gliched yet!
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Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
English, Arabic, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
- Media Remote Panel$1.99
- Unlock Web Remote$1.99
- Remove Ads$0.99
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Family Sharing
With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.