30 Minutes to Pair Magic Mouse after Routine Battery Changes

Every month I have to replace the batteries in the Magic Mouse. After putting in the new ones and turning the mouse on, I have to try various methods for the mouse to pair with my iMac. Shouldn't it just pair instantly? I feel like im having to try way to many tricks to get them to pair. Such as turning the mouse on and off, sleeping the computer etc.

iVain wrote:
Every month I have to replace the batteries in the Magic Mouse. After putting in the new ones and turning the mouse on, I have to try various methods for the mouse to pair with my iMac. Shouldn't it just pair instantly?
One would hope it could, but I've had that type of trouble myself. I don't have a complete answer for you, but one thing I do in this situation is to attach a wired mouse or trackball temporarily and use it to select the "Connect" item under the Bluetooth menu bar item.

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