My Magic Mouse 2 does not move well

MaryLSax wrote:

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So is there a specific textured mouse pad that works?

Thank you,

Mary Lou

I have never used any “specific textured mouse pad”.

I have used my bed, a grey mousepad that has a woven material texture (not highly obvious to the eyes), a wooden surface, my pants leg, a white pillow, etc.

Just anything that isn’t too uniformly colored and textured.

(Way back, when optical mice first came out, I remember there being many, highly textured, or high contrast colored mousepads. I never bothered with any such.)

If you try some high contrast or highly textured surface, and still have trouble, I would recommend checking the camera lens of your mouse, to make sure it is clean and clear.

If that checks out, I would check for interfering software and/or wireless interference.

(Note: the Apple Magic Mouse 2 can be used plugged in, rather than wireless, though the plug does interfere with normal use. I’ve even used my hand, to run under the mouse.)

With an optical mouse, sometimes they get hair stuck on the front of the optical sensor. I don't think you need a special mouse pad (any will do), just make sure it's clean.

Welcome, MaryLSax, to Apple Support Communities!

An Apple Magic Mouse 2 is an optical mouse, so it relies upon being able to “see” textures change when the mouse is moved.

(Note: I would be careful what substances I may use in cleaning the lens of the mouse’s camera. [The infrared LED is less of an issue, so long as the infrared light still shines.])