How to Connect a Wireless Mouse?

Connecting a mouse to a computer is never challenging since most mouse comes with plug and play drivers. However, if you own a mouse that connects to the computer wirelessly, then you might find the connection difficult in some situations.

You may search the internet about “how to connect a wireless mouse” and end up getting a bunch of articles that don’t address your problem. You are no longer required to search and look for the solutions as we have compiled a comprehensive guide on connecting a Bluetooth mouse to the computer.

Before proceeding with the guide, you may look for the best wireless gaming mice if you don’t have any or plan to upgrade to a better mouse. Besides the mouse, you require a signal transmitter that comes with the mouse and needs to be plugged into the PC port. It is essential for connecting both hardware.

Method 1: How to Connect a Wireless Mouse in Windows 7

1. Check the mouse batteries before proceeding to power it on. Ensure to replace the old and weak batteries with the fresh pair by opening the cover underneath the mouse.
2. Now turn the mouse on by the physical button present on the underside of the mouse.
3. Connect the mouse dongle with the PC and let the connection happen. If the connection does not automatically recognize the mouse, then proceed to the next steps.
4. Open the Start Menu either by pressing the Windows button found on your keyboard or clicking the Windows icon on the bottom of the computer screen.
5. From the Start Menu, choose “Devices and Printers” and open by pressing Enter key.
6. It will take you to the main window of the Devices and Printers, where you need to click on “Add a device”.
7. Most wireless mice have “pairing” button on their upper side. Press and hold the button while your computer searches for nearby devices.
8. It will show your mouse in the search results. Click on it to start the pairing and wait few moments for the connectivity. Once the connection successfully establishes, you can see the mouse cursor movement on the screen and use it.

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Method 2: Connecting a Wireless Mouse in Windows 10 and 11

1. Put the mouse into the pairing mouse, which you already have learnt in the above section. If you have a hard time finding the pairing process, you can consult the mouse instruction manual.
2. Now press Windows Key to open the Start menu on Windows 10. You can directly click on the start menu using the mouse.
3. Now search the “Settings” icon, which looks like a gear at the Start menu’s bottom.
4. Once you find the “Settings”, open it and go to the “Devices”, usually at the second number in the Settings Menu.
5. Now click on “Bluetooth & Other Devices” and turn the Bluetooth Toggle on.
6. Click on “Add Bluetooth or other devices” and wait for the computer to start searching for the new hardware.
7. If your mouse has active pairing mode, it will instantly connect with the Windows.
8. If the mouse does not get detected by the PC, turn off the mouse, turn it on, and put it in pairing mode while repeating the search process in the computer.

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Method 3: How to Connect a Wireless Mouse in Mac

1. Open the top menu on your Macbook by clicking on the apple icon on the top left side of the screen. You may click on the Bluetooth icon on the top right side if it is visible.
2. Click on the apple icon and select “System Preferences” from the drop-down menu.
3. Now click on the Bluetooth icon, which is present inside system preference.
4. Turn the Bluetooth ON for enabling the Mac Bluetooth for detecting and connecting the wireless mouse.
5. Click on the mouse pairing button, if any, and watch the Mac screen to identify it. For most Bluetooth mice, pressing and hold the pairing button for 5 seconds works better than pressing the button only once.
6. Once the mouse gets detected by the Macbook, click on its name and select to pair and connect it. You can utilize the method for any macOS as they have pretty much similar settings.

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Method 4: How to Connect a Wireless Mouse in Chrome OS

1. Connect the USB dongle of the Wireless mouse to the port on the Chromebook. It will simply install the required drivers to the Chromebook and connect the mouse.
2. However, some mice do not have a dongle; follow the next steps to connect those wireless mice without a USB dongle.
3. Open “Settings” on your Chromebook and find “Bluetooth” from the options.
4. Turn it on and let it search the wireless mouse.
5. Simultaneously press the sync button on the mouse. The location of this button may vary among models, so getting help from the mouse manual is helpful.
6. Check the Chromebook Bluetooth devices list and find your wireless device name on it. Connect the mouse from the list to be able to use the mouse on your Chrome OS.

Summary

Connecting a wireless mouse with your computer is not challenging in most cases. However, users may find it difficult due to different mouse connectivity mechanics and settings in operating systems. If you follow the above instructions, you can connect your wireless gaming mouse with a PC. In case of failure, check the batteries and issue Bluetooth connectivity. Restarting the computer and repeating the given steps can also solve the issue for most users.