connect bluetooth mouse without a mouse?

Once you're in the Bluetooth settings window:

• press "Tab" once (this will move focus from the search field to the devices list)
• press the arrow keys to select the device you want to pair
• press "Space" to initiate paring

This answer probably comes too late for you, but I'll leave it anyone in case someone faces the same problem:

• Press Cmd+Space to open the Spotlight search
• Type "Bluetooth", select the appropriate result. It'll be the first result with an icon that resembles a light switch. Press "Enter" to open the Bluetooth settings
• The "Search" input will have a cursor blinking. Press "Tab" then the arrow keys to highlight the device you want to add or remove from the list. (If the cursor is not blinking when the bluetooth settings opens, use the arrow keys right away)

To pair a new bluetooth device:

With the device you want to pair selected, simply press "Space"

To unpair an existing bluetooth device:

• Press "Backspace". This will open the "Are you sure you want to remove "device_name_here"?" dialog
• Press "Tab" to highlight the "Remove" button, then "Enter" to select it
• If when pressing "Tab" in the previous step neither of the buttons gets highlighted (with a blue "glow" around it), press Ctrl+F7, then try the "Tab" button again. ( Ctrl+F7 toggles the ability to use "Tab" to move keyboard focus between controls )

Note: Depending on your keyboard the last step may have to be Ctrl+Fn+F7, if your F7 button is a function key instead of a dedicated one.

I'm having the exact same issue. Did you receive any advice or workout how to get past that step? I have a mouse that was already connected, I just accidentally turned off Bluetooth and now can't get it back on.

Another option that works if you have a bluetooth mouse that's somehow become unresponsive and want to navigate using the keyboard

do the following:

1. fn + control + F8

-- this hi-lights the menu options on the top right hand corner

2. use the 'right' or 'left' arrow keys to get to the bluetooth icon

3. use the 'down' arrow key to scroll down to your mouse

4. use the 'right' arrow key to 'Connect' your mouse

- sometimes you have to 'Disconnect' and then 'Connect'

This should get your mouse connected.

This was a BIG help! I suspected my main mouse was broken, so I brought in my secondary. I couldn't figure out how to move around on the screen since the mouse was not paired. Tab did the trick!!! THANK YOU!!!

For any future people looking at this, you can simplify this process using Spotligh:

• CMD + Spacebar (opens Spotlight - Mac's search feature)
• Type "Bluetooth" - use arrow keys to select Bluetooth with the heading system preferences (most likely the 2nd or 3rd option)
• Continue from CMD + N as above

This cuts out about the first half - additionally, using the keyboard to automatically open up spotlight and search for a program/file is often way faster than navigating to find it in everyday life too!

(Another really useful command: CMD+W - close window or if browsing the internet close tab)

I am sure a lot of people have not replied to this or mentioned anything, but thank you for answering your own question. Thought I was going to have to wait for my USB mouse to arrive from Amazon before I could finally test out my new Hybrid drive. Thanks a ton!

Post 1 was correct until I hit "Enter" and didn't work. However, when I hit "Spacebar" it was the same as "Enter".

Fixed.

I have a similar problem. I upgraded my mid-2011 iMac with a 1 TB SSD disk, and the service centre used an USB keyboard/mouse during the process.

Now unfortunately my Magic mouse is not working, when the system is back house. So I am able to go to the System Preferences and open Bluetooth settings as mentioned in the mouse, only to find two Mouse devices showing on the list.

How can I remove one or both bluetooth mouse, and then reinstall my mouse. What is the way ahead - pls give me the keyboard shortcuts to do that too. Will be very useful.

Thanks in advance.

When I get to the Bluetooth window and try CMD + N all I get is that drumming noise signifying I can't do that command...

I did not know about the Ctrl+F7 thing. Thanks.

That works to a point, but then the cursor gets stuck in the search window and I can't arrow down to the mouse to pair it.

How do you jump out of the search field?

Thank you! I was stuck with the sound of a beep every time I hit enter, thinking GREAT!!! 😮 Now what!