Magic Mouse Not Scrolling ((top)) Jun 2026

Open and click Go > Go to Folder... in the top menu bar (or press Command + Shift + G ). Type or paste the following path and press Enter: ~/Library/Preferences/ Use code with caution. Locate the following files in the folder: com.apple.AppleMultitouchMouse.plist com.apple.driver.AppleBluetoothMultitouch.mouse.plist Drag these files to the Trash .

Turn the mouse off using the switch on the bottom. Wait 10 seconds, then turn it back on. This forces a quick hardware reset.

Restart your Mac and immediately hold down the Shift key until the login window appears.

Type or paste the following path and press Enter: ~/Library/Preferences/ Look for the following two files in the folder: com.apple.AppleMultitouchMouse.plist com.apple.driver.AppleBluetoothMultitouch.mouse.plist Drag these files to the . magic mouse not scrolling

Apple hides additional scroll controls here. Navigate to System Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control > Mouse Options . Ensure the "Use mouse for scrolling" toggle is turned On and the scroll speed is not set to the minimum.

Adjust the slider. Moving it back and forth can force macOS to re-register the scroll behavior. Check Accessibility Settings

Click the Bluetooth icon in your Mac’s menu bar, turn Bluetooth off, wait a few moments, and turn it back on. Open and click Go > Go to Folder

: On your Mac, turn Bluetooth off and then back on from the Control Center or Bluetooth Settings .

In 90% of cases, a Magic Mouse that won't scroll is suffering from a temporary macOS software bug, a corrupted preferences file, or a weak Bluetooth link. Walking through these steps will systematically eliminate those variables.

The hidd (Human Interface Device Daemon) manages all pointer and touch inputs. Restarting it forces macOS to reinitialize mouse gestures. Open (via Spotlight or Applications > Utilities). Type the following command exactly: sudo killall hidd Use code with caution. Press Enter . Locate the following files in the folder: com

Before we dive into fixes, let’s diagnose the specific symptom. Does your across the screen normally?

Low battery power can cause the Magic Mouse to disable advanced touch gestures like scrolling to preserve core tracking functionality. Go to the . Check the battery percentage next to your Magic Mouse.