Why won't my Apple Magic Mouse connect to iPad Air?

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Why won't my Apple Magic Mouse connect to iPad Air?

Picked up a new Apple Magic Mouse at Best Buy. Was told by associate that it will work on 10th gen IPad Air. Followed instructions but did not pair. Hooked to charger 24 hours. Still nothing. Tried charging with the cable I got with IPad. Still NADA! Mouse is on (green showing), cable connected, Bluetooth on. The IPad sees only device 65" QLED but spinning wheel__looking?. Software version 18.4.1.

Should I return the Magic Mouse or is there something else to try?

Kenneth

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iPad Air, iPadOS 18

Posted on May 9, 2025 1:09 PM

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Master Drago Author

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May 9, 2025 1:24 PM in response to Master Drago

Got it to work. Had to unplug the cable supplied to pair it to the 10th gen Air. Odd that there was zero indication that it had paired. I've never been much of an Apple person. It should have said that in the documentation. I've been fighting this a couple days now.

Kenneth Drake

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