Magic Mouse — Not Scrolling

Cursor moves slowly. Scrolling stutters or stops entirely. The mouse disconnects when you try to scroll.

Before you throw your sleek white mouse against the wall or rush to buy a replacement, take a deep breath. This is an incredibly common issue, and in 99% of cases, it can be fixed in under five minutes without any tools. magic mouse not scrolling

If your Magic Mouse is not scrolling only when your Mac is under heavy load (e.g., transferring files or connected to a crowded Wi-Fi network), interference is the culprit. Cursor moves slowly