If the mouse moves but won't scroll, the gesture recognition might be disabled or bugged in macOS. Verify Mouse Settings
sudo rm -rf /Library/Preferences/com.apple.Bluetooth.plist sudo pkill bluetoothd magic mouse scroll not working
Scrolling often fails when the battery is critically low (below 10-20%). For Magic Mouse 2 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. , charge it for at least 15 minutes; for Magic Mouse 1 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. , replace the AA batteries with fresh ones. 2. Troubleshoot macOS Software Settings If the mouse moves but won't scroll, the
The Magic Mouse uses a capacitive touch surface. Oils, dust, or moisture can block gesture detection. Wipe the top glass with a clean, slightly damp microfiber cloth. , charge it for at least 15 minutes;
To resolve the Magic Mouse scroll not working issue, follow these step-by-step troubleshooting guides:
If software is stuck, kill the Bluetooth user daemon (macOS will restart it):