Mac and glass surface

Does the magic mouse work on glass surface

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Posted on Jul 30, 2018 9:26 AM

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Posted on Jul 30, 2018 11:02 AM

The Magic Mouse and other optical mice depend on a reflective surface to track movement. Glass will not work well if at all. however most desktop surfaces work fine. I prefer using a mouse pad for my purposes because I like the feel better.


This article from Apple may also be helpful:


If your Apple wireless mouse, keyboard, or trackpad isn't working as expected - Apple Support

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Jul 30, 2018 11:02 AM in response to tdr

The Magic Mouse and other optical mice depend on a reflective surface to track movement. Glass will not work well if at all. however most desktop surfaces work fine. I prefer using a mouse pad for my purposes because I like the feel better.


This article from Apple may also be helpful:


If your Apple wireless mouse, keyboard, or trackpad isn't working as expected - Apple Support

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