Unlike a traditional mouse with a physical wheel, the Magic Mouse has a capacitive sensor. This sensor is highly sensitive to skin oils, dust, and hair.
To fix a Magic Mouse that isn't scrolling, first toggle the power switch magic mouse not scrolling
Before changing your system settings or deleting files, try these quick, non-invasive troubleshooting steps to reset the connection. Unlike a traditional mouse with a physical wheel,
If you are on macOS Sonoma or Sequoia and still experiencing issues after trying all 11 fixes, report the bug to Apple via Feedback Assistant. There is a known issue with how the OS prioritizes multi-touch gestures when memory pressure is high. If you are on macOS Sonoma or Sequoia
Turn your Magic Mouse off and back on to put it in pairing mode.
Note: Do not use compressed air on the seam. It forces dust deeper into the capacitive grid.
If your Magic Mouse has stopped scrolling, follow this step-by-step troubleshooting guide to get it working properly again. 1. Quick Fixes to Try First