Yes, a Magic Mouse can be used with two devices, such as two Macs or a Mac and an iPad, but only one at a time. It keeps a single active Bluetooth connection, so moving it to another device normally means forgetting it on the first one and pairing it again on the second. Between Macs, LinkFlick turns that into a one-click switch that takes about 10 seconds.
The same goes for multiple devices: you can't use one Magic Mouse on two computers at the same moment. If you work across two Macs at the same desk, switching used to mean digging through System Settings every single time. Here's a faster way.
How to connect a Magic Mouse to two Macs by hand
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 → open System Settings on Mac B → Bluetooth → wait for discovery (turn the mouse off and on if it doesn't appear — there's no pairing button) → 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: Link your Macs (one-time setup)
Open LinkFlick on both Macs and follow the setup window. Click Invite next to your other Mac, then click Accept on that Mac. You only do this once. LinkFlick remembers the link across restarts. See how to set up LinkFlick on two Macs for every step.
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 a Magic Keyboard between Macs · What is Bluetooth handover on Mac?
Frequently asked questions
Can a Magic Mouse be connected to two devices?
It can be paired with more than one device, such as two Macs or a Mac and an iPad, but it's connected to only one of them at a time. To use it on the other device, you have to move the connection over. LinkFlick does that between Macs in one click.
Can I connect a Magic Mouse to two Macs?
Yes, but only one Mac at a time — Apple's Magic Mouse holds a single Bluetooth connection, and macOS doesn't support using it on two Macs simultaneously. LinkFlick works around this by automating the unpair-and-repair handoff, so switching between your two Macs takes about 10 seconds instead of the usual 2–3 minutes in System Settings.
Can a Magic Mouse connect to multiple devices at once?
No — a Magic Mouse only maintains one active Bluetooth connection at a time, even though it can be paired to more than one device. If you regularly move between Macs, LinkFlick automates that switch so it feels like the mouse just follows you.