Set up your Apple wireless mouse, keyboard, and trackpad Desired Outcome Setting up a device with new bluetooth accessories Re-pairing bluetooth devices to your Mac Step-by-Step Guide Soft Checks Ensure the device is charged, or new batteries are inserted Ensure the device is turned on Relevant Apple Bluetooth Devices Apple Magic Mouse 2 Magic Keyboard Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad Magic Trackpad 2 How to set up current Apple wireless devices Follow these steps to set up your Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, or Magic Trackpad 2: Connect a Lightning to USB Cable or a USB-C to Lightning Cable to the Lightning port on the device and connect the other end of the cable to your Mac. Make sure that the device's power switch is in the green ON position. Choose Apple () menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth to open the Bluetooth preferences window. When the device pairs with your Mac, it appears in the list of devices. Check the Bluetooth preferences window to see your device's charge level. When the device is charged, unplug it for wireless use.Note: Magic Mouse 2 can't be used while connected to the Lightning cable. How to set up earlier Apple wireless devices Use a wired mouse or trackpad and follow these steps to set up your earlier devices such as the Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad: Turn on your device. Wait until your device's LED starts blinking, which means that it's in Discoverable Mode. (If the LED is on but not blinking, your device is already paired with another host. To unpair it, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth. Hover the pointer over the device you want to remove, then click the button that appears next to the device's name. Turn the device off, then start again at step 1.) Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth. Wait while your Mac searches for your device. When your device appears in Bluetooth preferences, click Pair.Note: Apple Wireless Keyboard requires the passcode that appears on your Mac. Enter the 8-digit passcode on the keyboard, then press Return. Earlier models of Apple Wireless Mouse or Apple Magic Trackpad will connect automatically or show a dialog. If you see a dialog, click Pair or press Return.
