How do I charge the new Magic Mouse with USB-C on my 2019 iMac?

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How do I charge the new Magic Mouse with USB-C on my 2019 iMac?

I just got a new Magic mouse. for my 2019 iMac, Sequoia 15.7.3 Uses USB-C?

My old mouse used a different cable to charge different from this USB-C. don't remember what that old cnnectionis called. Solid pin with connections on both sides?

I'm shocked it connected so fast.

Connected via Bluetooth. Now it says to charge the battery using Lighning port? What is that?

I'm lost.

Allen

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Original Title: New Magic Mouse charging port type confusion. Not the same as my old magin mouse!

iMac 27″, macOS 15.7

Posted on Feb 2, 2026 3:34 AM

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Urquhart1244

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Feb 2, 2026 3:44 AM in response to allenz

Now it says to charge the battery using Lighning port?

The Magic Mouse 2015–2024 uses the Lightning port (before switching to USB-C). The Lightning port is different from USB-C and smaller. It is the same connector as iPhone 5–14 used. You will need a Lightning to USB cable to connect the mouse to a power adapter or computer for charging.

Depending on where you want to plug the other side of the cable into, you may need a Lightning to USB-A cable or Lightning to USB-C cable. Not sure if Apple still sells the former type, but other sellers would.

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VikingOSX

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Feb 2, 2026 3:56 AM in response to allenz

You have two Thunderbolt-3 ports on that 2019 iMac and each is also compatible with the cable that came with the USB-C Magic mouse. The other four ports on that Mac are USB-A.

Since you cannot use the mouse while it is charging, I suggest that you purchase Apple's 20W USB-C Power adapter, so you can charge the mouse while you sleep, without needing to keep that iMac on all night with higher electricity usage.

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