Set up Surface Mobile Mouse or Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse
Applies To
Surface Devices SurfaceThe Surface Mobile Mouse and Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse are designed to work anywhere.
Requirements
To get set up, you'll need a PC that's running Windows 11 with support for Bluetooth 4.0 or later. This mouse supports Swift Pair in Windows 11 for faster pairing.
Connect your mouse
Your mouse has a shared power and Bluetooth pairing button located on the bottom. Press the button once to turn the mouse on or off. For Bluetooth pairing, press and hold the button to put the mouse in discovery mode.
Pair your mouse with Bluetooth
Turn on your mouse, then follow the instructions to pair it to your PC:
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Press and hold the button on the bottom of the mouse until the LED light starts to flash (about 5 seconds).
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On your Windows 11 PC, select Connect if a notification appears for your mouse, then wait for it to get set up. Don't see the notification? Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Add device > Bluetooth > Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse or Surface Mobile Mouse.
After your mouse is paired, the LED light will stop flashing. The light will stay on until you turn off your mouse.
Battery info
The Surface Mobile Mouse and Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse both use 2 AAA batteries. When you need to change the batteries, flip the mouse over, press the small tab to open the battery door, then replace the batteries. To help save the battery, press the Bluetooth button on the bottom to turn off your mouse when you're not using it.
: To check the battery level any time, select Search, type Bluetooth, and then open Bluetooth & other devices settings. The battery level appears next to your mouse.
Download the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
To change basic settings for your mouse, select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mouse.
If you want to change the button functions, scroll options, and more, download the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center. To get the app, see Mouse and Keyboard Center download.
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The Surface Mobile Mouse and Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse are designed to work anywhere.
Requirements
To get set up, you'll need a PC that's running Windows 10 with support for Bluetooth 4.0 or later. This mouse supports Swift Pair in Windows 10 for faster pairing.
Connect your mouse
Your mouse has a shared power and Bluetooth pairing button located on the bottom. Press the button once to turn the mouse on or off. For Bluetooth pairing, press and hold the button to put the mouse in discovery mode.
Pair your mouse with Bluetooth
Turn on your mouse, then follow the instructions to pair it to your PC:
-
Press and hold the button on the bottom of the mouse until the LED light starts to flash (about 5 seconds).
-
On your Windows 10 PC, select Connect if a notification appears for your mouse, then wait for it to get set up. Don't see the notification? Select Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices > Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth > Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse or Surface Mobile Mouse.
After your mouse is paired, the LED light will stop flashing. The light will stay on until you turn off your mouse.
Battery info
The Surface Mobile Mouse and Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse both use 2 AAA batteries. When you need to change the batteries, flip the mouse over, press the small tab to open the battery door, then replace the batteries. To help save the battery, press the Bluetooth button on the bottom to turn off your mouse when you're not using it.
: To check the battery level any time, in the Search bar, type Bluetooth, and then open Bluetooth & other devices settings. The battery level appears next to your mouse.
Download the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
To change basic settings for your mouse, select Start > Settings > Devices > Mouse .
If you want to change the button functions, scroll options, and more, download the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center. To get the app, see Mouse and Keyboard Center download.
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