A nagging issue with some wireless peripherals is that they usually die without alerting you about their battery status. Thankfully, that’s not the case with Apple’s Magic Mouse. It can easily show you if the battery levels are still sufficient to scroll through documents, navigate web pages and do more without worrying about its run time. Let’s cover some of the ways to check the remaining battery percentage in Magic Mouse.
How to check remaining battery percentage in Magic Mouse?
Apple’s Magic Mouse 2 has a built-in Lithium-ion battery. As such, it is designed to last long. But there can be occasions where you would want to confirm if the battery is still kicking or is on its last legs. Then, follow these steps to check remaining battery percentage in Magic Mouse and charge it if necessary. Effectively, charging the battery for just 2 minutes will help the mouse last up to a 9-hour workday.
You can check the magic Mouse 2 remaining battery percentage remaining via the Bluetooth icon located on the far right of the Menu bar. However, if the Bluetooth icon is not visible, you’ll need to add it first.
Click the Apple Menu on the Menu bar and select System Settings from the list of options displayed.
Next, locate the Control Centre heading icon. Click to open its settings. Hit the drop-down menu next to the Bluetooth option and check the Show in the Menu Bar option. Make sure, the box next to it is checked.
When done, the Bluetooth icon will be visible on the Menu Bar, instantly.
If you have your Magic Mouse 2 connected to your Mac, click it and hover the mouse pointer over the entry corresponding to the Magic Mouse, and find the current battery charge level.
Alternatively, go to System Settings, choose Mouse, and look for the current battery charge level at the bottom of the window.
Also, it’s possible to check mouse battery level via Control Center on Mac. Simply hover the mouse cursor over Control Center on Apple Menu Bar and look for Bluetooth entry. When found, click it to reveal the battery status or check the remaining percentage.
The place where the latch for the battery cover was found earlier, now has a Lightning port to recharge the battery.
How long does Magic Mouse 2 battery last?
The makers of the Magic Mouse 2 claim, if you leave it plugged in overnight, it will last a whole month. Moreover, charging the battery for just 2 minutes will let you use the mouse for up to a 9-hour workday.
Does Magic Mouse 2 have batteries?
The Magic Mouse 2 has a single built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It replaces the AA batteries and so, no longer needs a removable battery cover. You’ll find a Lightning port in place of the battery compartment latch to charge the battery.
Can I use Magic Mouse 2 while charging?
It’s advisable to not use Magic Mouse 2 while charging since the Lightning port is at the bottom of the Magic Mouse 2 and you have turned over the mouse to recharge it. This renders your mouse unusable for a while.
Hope that makes sense!
