Does LinkFlick work with third-party devices (Logitech, Razer, etc.)?

Currently, LinkFlick supports Apple's Magic peripherals only: Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad. This is intentional — these devices enter Bluetooth discovery mode automatically after unpairing, which allows LinkFlick to perform a silent re-pair on the other Mac without PIN codes or confirmation dialogs.

Do I need to sign out of iCloud or use a single Apple ID?

No. LinkFlick works at the Bluetooth and local network level — it has no dependency on iCloud or Apple ID. You can move your Magic Mouse between a personal MacBook and a work Mac Studio on different accounts without any configuration.

How fast is the transfer?

Typically 5–15 seconds. The time depends on how quickly macOS processes the Bluetooth pairing request internally. By the time you turn to face the other screen, your device is usually ready.

Do both Macs need to be on the same network?

Yes. LinkFlick uses Bonjour to discover your Macs on the local subnet — no cloud servers are involved. Wi-Fi and Ethernet both work, as long as both Macs are on the same network.

Do I need to install LinkFlick on every Mac?

Yes. LinkFlick must be running on each Mac you want to transfer devices between. The app runs as a lightweight menu bar extra — it uses almost no resources when idle.

How many Macs can I connect?

On the free trial, you can connect up to 3 Macs (your local Mac plus 2 trusted peers). The Personal plan supports 3 Macs, and the Pro plan supports up to 5 Macs.

Is it safe? What permissions does it need?

LinkFlick requires Bluetooth access (to repair devices) and Local Network access (to discover other Macs via Bonjour). It does not need administrator privileges, does not read keyboard input, and all communication stays within your home or office network — nothing is sent to the cloud.

What happens if a Mac is off or asleep?

If the destination Mac is unavailable, your devices stay connected to the current Mac. As soon as the other Mac wakes and LinkFlick reconnects, it reappears in the Flick List — ready for the next transfer.

How to Share a Magic Mouse Between Two Macs

Apple's Magic Mouse pairs to one Mac at a time. If you work across two Macs at the same desk, switching your mouse used to mean digging through System Settings every single time. Here's a faster way.

Why it's annoying without the right tool

The standard process for moving a Magic Mouse between Macs looks like this: open System Settings on Mac A → navigate to Bluetooth → right-click the mouse → Forget This Device → wait for the device to disconnect → power-cycle the mouse to put it in pairing mode → open System Settings on Mac B → Bluetooth → wait for discovery → click Connect → wait for pairing to finish.

That's roughly 2–3 minutes of clicking through menus every time you switch. If you switch multiple times a day, it adds up fast.

Share your Magic Mouse between Macs in seconds

LinkFlick automates the entire handover. It unpairs your Magic Mouse from the source Mac and re-pairs it on the destination Mac in about 10 seconds — no menus, no power-cycling, no waiting.

Step 1: Install LinkFlick on both Macs

Download LinkFlick on each Mac you want to share devices between. Both Macs need to be on the same Wi-Fi network or subnet.

Step 2: Trust the other Mac (one-time setup)

Open LinkFlick on both Macs. The other Mac will appear in the Your Macs list. Click its card and select Trust. Accept the prompt on the other Mac. You only do this once — LinkFlick remembers the pairing across reboots.

Step 3: Move your Magic Mouse

Click your Magic Mouse in the device list, select the destination Mac, and confirm. LinkFlick handles the rest. The mouse will disconnect from the current Mac and connect to the other one in about 10 seconds.

Tips for reliable handoffs

Keep the mouse within range. Bluetooth range is roughly 10 metres. During the handoff, the mouse needs to be close enough to the destination Mac to pair.
Both Macs need LinkFlick running. The app needs to be open on both Macs — it won't advertise itself when closed.
Enable Launch at Login. Go to the LinkFlick gear icon → Launch at Login so the app is always ready without you having to open it manually.
If the first handoff takes longer than expected, the mouse may be trying to reconnect to the source Mac. Move it physically closer to the destination or toggle Bluetooth off and back on on the source.

Works across different Apple IDs

Unlike Apple's Universal Control (which requires the same Apple ID on both Macs), LinkFlick works at the Bluetooth level — completely independent of iCloud or Apple accounts. You can share a Magic Mouse between a work MacBook and a personal Mac without any limitations.

Also see: How to switch your Magic Keyboard between Macs