Magic mouse eats batteries

My Magic Mouse goes through a pair of batteries every five weeks. Seems oddly extraordinary considering my MS mouse at work needs new batteries once a year. Suggestions?

I agree, this mouse *****! it eats batteries like we are all rich and don't care about the environment.
Tossing batteries into garbage or recycle who cares it still a waste. People are throwing batteries away left right and center.
I use rechargeables at home and they die fast also, I use 2200-2600 mah rechargeables brand name or regular doesn't matter. Work doesn't, they just use duracells as their IT guys says they get 6-8 months easy on their USB mice. What's wrong with this Mac stuff?? Cost a lot, looks nice, but high maintenance!! This is the only piece of equipement apple has release in a while that is a pain more than it's beneficial function. When I really need it the most it fails! Even the bluetooth Trackpad that I have works way better last longer than this thing?? Can't you release some firmware to fix this? I have PC mice that last way longer. I may go back to my old cord mouse.
very unsatisfied,
Harley

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The magic mouse eats so many batteries

The Magic Mouse eats so many batteries, i need to change the batteries every 4 weeks. Apple should make a reachargable Magic Mouse!!

Yeah,
This mouse has been around for nearly 5, count 'em, 5 years and it still has this issue?
Why hasn't Apple STILL NOT dealt with getting better battery performance out of this design when it has had nearly five years to do be able to deal with this!!!??
I don't get it!
And it only seems to be a lingering issue with the MM.
The Apple wireless keyboard and trackpad seem to do much better with battery life than the MM.
I wonder if it is the small form factor and it has too many conponents stuffed inside to make a modification to,improve the battery life.
Such a shame as I think these work wonderfully and are cool, but can't replacing expensive lithium batteries every three to four months.
I have two really great, older IR style wireless mice I still use from Logitech and Microsoft and these work great and last, at least, six to months to nearly nine months on a pair of Lithium ion batteries.

Magic Mouse - Replaced Batteries - Green light not on

Hi,
I had a message on my imac to say that the batteries in my magic mouse were at 70% so I have replaced the batteries with duracell ones. Now when I turn on the mouse I dont get a green light, and the imac doesnt recognise the mouse.
I have tried putting the old batteries back in but still the light doesn't come on.
The iMAC is less than six months old.
Thanks
Pete

Pete,
Make sure the batteries are fresh and the the positive terminal of both batteries face the same direction, up.
Regards
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3903#AppleMagicMouse

Two Magic Mouses, same batteries, different charge percentage

I noticed an annoying issue with a Magic Mouse: it shows a very low charge level of the batteries inside, and it's not just a visualization problem because it actually turns off when the level goes under 20% or so.
The problem is related to this particular Magic Mouse because I tried to put the same battery pack into another Magic Mouse, and this one showed me 100% of battery charge, while the previous one showed 52%.
I tried also to repeat the test with another battery pack, again the faulty Magic Mouse shows 29%, while the other one 99%.
Which could be the cause?

One of the two mice has a faulty charge indicator. It could be either but I suspect the one which turns off at 20%. Mark which batteries are which and go into a professional store that have the facilities (Maplins in the UK) and ask them to do a reading. You can buy a battery charge reader for a few pounds for future use.

Magic Mouse using batteries in 2 days

I have a 27 inch iMac bought 2009 with Magic Mouse and running Snow Leopard. The mouse is powered by Apple batteries using the Apple battery charger.
In the last few weeks the battery life in the mouse has been two days at the most. Those in the keyboard have a normal life before needing recharging.
I don't know whether it is a fault with the mouse, with the batteries and charger or, perhaps, software.
If anyone has any ideas I would be grateful.

I have exactly the same problem with a 2011 27-inch iMac. Batteries are good in Magic Mouse for about two days tops. It doesn't matter how much the mouse or Mac is used and isn't battery dependent. Battery drain is steady and notable almost hour-by-hour.
I've tried multiple chargers, multiple rechargable batteries, and a three different Magic Mouse(s) (mice?). Same result. The problem doesn't appear to be the mouse. It's probably the iMac. The same mouse on a nearby 24-inch iMac, circa 2009, lasts for a month or two. Maybe there's an issue with Bluetooth. I love the Magic Mouse and would buy a USB version in a heart beat.

New Magic Mouse uses batteries in less than a day

A couple of weeks ago I got my beautifull 27" mac will all (except 16 GB of ram) the options.
Overall it has been a unquestionable investment.
However, the magic mouse has had unacceptable battery performance.
The original batteries only lasted just over 2 weeks and I was forced to replace them just a couple of days ago.
Throughout their life the mouse presented mixed signals about battery percentage, after a few days of use it suddenly reported low battery (the day before it said 100%) and then after moving the batteries around it returned functionality.
I had to repeat this "fix" untill the batteries were totally dead. earlier today I had to exchange the second pair of batteries, which had a supprisingly short battery-life.
After hardly using the mouse today because I was away filming I returned to find the mouse batteries dead eventhough they were brand new.
I have searched the forum and found similar problems of short battery life but less then a day of hardly any use is simply unnacceptable!!
Does anyone have any suggestions on what could be causing the problem?
If not then I'm going have no choice but to ask for a replacement.
Thanks,
Arek Sredzki

Hello:
First, battery life is a direct function of usage and the type of batteries in use.
Throughout their life the mouse presented mixed signals about battery percentage, after a few days of use it suddenly reported low battery (the day before it said 100%) and then after moving the batteries around it returned functionality.
Inaccurate readings (in system preferences) is a known problem. I have found that a Dashboard widget (mighty monitor) is reasonably accurate.
If usage is a problem, I suggest you consider rechargeables. I use 2450 mAh Energizers and a 15 minute Energizer charger. Rechargeables do not last as long as Lithium batteries, but they are available on short notice and are environmentally friendly.
Barry

Magic mouse draining batteries - no light no pointer

My magic mouse stopped working after I inserted new batteries. The mouse connects with bluetooth but no light comes on and no pointer can be seen. I put new batteries with 63% and within 5 minutes they registered 24%. What is the problem? The mouse is about 18 months old.

Is there obvious evidence of residue from previous leakage?
If so, first try the very fine nail files made of sandpaper and then wipe with a damp, but not wet cloth. Do not apply excessive water or use the item before it is thoroughly dry.
You can also use a cotton bud dampened, but not soaked, with vinegar. Again, finish with a dry cloth.
Don't forget to wipe over the new batteries which may, themselves, have become contaminated by any bad contact.

HT3904 Magic Mouse: new batteries, indicator light does not come on?

I replaced the batteries in my Magic Mouse a week or so ago. The Magic Mouse stopped working today. The batteries tested "'weak", but after I installed new batteries, the green indicator light does not come on. What do I do next?

Hello:
I would try another set of batteries.
If that does not help, reset the PRAM and SMC.
Barry

Magic Mouse gone berserk

My Magic Mouse has suddenly gone berserk. It keeps loosing the connection and in between it's extremely jittery and unstable, skipping here and there. Anyone else experienced this problem?

Dear Ninaragnhild,
Same thing here! Plus it's eating batteries like crazy -- I got my brand new iMac 27 inch 5k on Jan. 23rd, 2015, and I'm on my third set of Energizers in the Magic Mouse.. I bought some Apple rechargeable batteries today to save on throw aways, but this can't be right to have the mouse eat batteries that fast. When I work in Photoshop or try to navigate on Google Maps, the mouse does its own thing, zooming in and out, suddenly going from zoomed screen to completely zoomed out screen, and I'm not even touching it. Are there perhaps problems with their latest Magic Mouse supplies?

TS3048 Is there a way to "calibrate" the magic mouse? I have rearranged settings for mouse, air-cleaned, tried different surfaces, however, it seems to be misinterpreting finger movements and randomly trying to open launchpad when enabled.

Is there a way to "calibrate" the magic mouse? Batteries are good. I have rearranged settings for mouse, air-cleaned, tried different surfaces, however, it seems to be misinterpreting finger movements and randomly trying to open launchpad when enabled-flashing between the app I am in and launchpad. When right-click is enabled I have to go to the extreme upper left of mousepad to click or it is interpreted as right-click. Won't consistently "scroll". Suggestions?

Here's some things you could try....
Reset your computer's PRAM
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.7/en/mh26871.html
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Mac OS X: Starting up in Safe Mode
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1455

Scratche along the surface of a brand new Magic Mouse

Did this happen to anyone else?
A brand new iMac arrived at my address today. It did not look as if the box had been tampered with and the accessory box had everything secured in their plastic and polyurethane bags. Nevertheless, when I removed the Magic Mouse from its bag, I noticed it was covered with sctatches, as if it had been cleaned with a dusty cloth or used for several months by a careless hand.
I don't believe I can ask Apple for a replacement, but was wondering if this problem happened to anyone else. It is the first time I receive an accessory from Apple that looks used.
If some Apple rep is reading this, the Magic Mouse has batteries pre-installed in it (another oddity -- I don't remember batteries inside the mouse from a previous purchase) and they are Energizer AA batteries.
Thanks,
Alessandro

Alessandro,
The Apple reps rarely read these forums as they are user to user.
The Mouse should have arrived in packaging material and without the batteries installed. It sounds like the mouse was "swapped" for a used one. I would call Applecare or whoever you purchased the iMac from and request a new one. I would think they would oblige without problems.
Regards,
Captfred

HT4144 Last April I bought a new a iMac but I didn't need to use the magic mouse until few days ago. It drives me crazy. I have changed so many butteries but keeps loosing connection. I haven't it on the wall yet but I might be close to. It has to be fau

Why a magic mouse divours batteries? Why does it loose connection evey few minutes? Can I have it replaced?
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Hello again,
Just idly thinking about your post mentioning you had only had it for 4 or 5 days. Such a problem rarely gets better with time, were you suggesting you hoped it would improve, in other words?
I can see you are now aware of the packing option but if you are using Apple, Duracell or Energiser batteries packing it out should not be necessary. Any other batteries I cannot speak for.
One buys Apple because of its' reputation against other products; you will be helping to maintain that by asking for an exchange. You will feel better for it, and speak better of it.
Forgive me if the opinion is a touch biased; I've been very lucky with my iMac purchase and the only exchange I ever made only enhanced my view of Apple; it went so smoothly.
Thank you for the star.

Magic Mouse battery only lasts 30 days?

I bought my new 21" iMac back in October and today got a message from Magic Mouse that batteries need to be replaced.
What kind of battery life other folks are getting from MM? Is there anything can be done to increase battery life of MM?

Hi Kenichi Watanabe:
Would seem some Apple reference reported the Magic Mouse batteries should last four months. I've only found items that report the reference (have not located the reference itself). Clips below are cross posted, but if you search the Internet for the terms ["Magic Mouse" four months] (without the brackets), you'll find a whole series of early reviews and comments containing the same reference to four month battery life.
Perhaps inquire directly of Apple Care. Gizmodo's review (http://gizmodo.com/5386202/apple-magic-mouse-review ) relays a claim about the Magic Mouse battery life saying, "it's powered by two AA batteries, which get up to four months of use per charge, according to Apple."
Engadget's preview (link follows) included the same reference, the related headline read, "Apple's Magic Mouse: one button, multitouch gestures, Bluetooth, four-month battery life."
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/20/apples-magic-mouse-multitouch-gestures-blueto oth-four-month/
Finding support for Gizmodo's reference ("according to Apple") and Engadget's headline may be a little more difficult. Perhaps I haven't read the press release carefully enough. Clip below, from that Apple press release:
"Apple Introduces Magic Mouse," press release, 20 Oct 2009, Apple.com (http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/10/20magicmouse.html : accessed 24 Nov 2009), in part, "Magic Mouse uses Bluetooth wireless capabilities to create a clean, cable-free desk top and its secure wireless connection works from up to 10 meters away. To extend battery performance, Magic Mouse includes an advanced power management system that works with Mac OS® X to automatically switch to low power modes during periods of inactivity. The wireless Magic Mouse is powered by two AA batteries which are included."
Hope this helps

Magic mouse suddenly eating batteries

I've had my iMac and magic mouse setup for a few years and the battery life on the mouse has always been decent (I replace the rechargeables every few weeks). Suddenly in the last few days though, the mouse has started eating a set of batteries every 2 days. Any ideas why this might be happening? I haven't changed anything re: my setup, OS, etc.

Rather than the mouse, it's more likely the batteries are exhausted. Rechargeable batteries are not exactly consistent in themselves or compared with other, similar batteries.   Here are some notes I made about batteries which may help.
Whether you use regular or rechargeable batteries you should buy the best. Discounted or unbranded batteries are more likely to give a depleted performance and may be of irregular size, often leading to connection problems. Apple’s own brand, Eneloop and Energiser appear to be the best.
Rechargeable batteries for the standard Magic mouse are unlikely to exceed eighteen days before needing a recharge although the mouse itself can be a limiting factor.   I have seen reports that some Logitech mice vastly exceed this. Apple may suggest more in their sales blurb but this is a realistic expectation.   The benefit (if you are organised) is that you can always have charged batteries available.   Regular batteries will give you between 25 and 35 days before they need to be replaced.
Note. Never mix old and new batteries or rechargeable and regular.
The notes above are based on my personal experience, not shutting down my machine and using it for around four hours per day.   Note.   Monitors do not always faithfully report battery strength, particularly the rechargeable ones.
When checking your mouse or keyboard batteries ...
Turn off the device.
Remove the batteries,
Clean the terminals both inside the battery compartment and the batteries themselves.
Replace or renew both batteries.
Turn on the device.   You should get a blinking green light if the device is paired.
Click the mouse to activate it. The green light becomes steady.

I have a 5 month old Magic Mouse and I want to replace the batteries for the first time but the battery door will not release any suggestions?

The battery compartment door on my Magic Mouse appears to be jammed shut and will not open, the device is only 5 months old and this is the first time I have needed to open it to change the batteries. Are there any suggestions?

It could be you are approaching it incorrectly.   It can be a tricky little gadget that actually works with minimal pressure.
Try turning over the mouse so the compartment panel faces you, optical sensor topmost. Then holding the mouse at each side but not on the panel itself, flick the small, black rectangular panel downwards.   The top of the panel should spring out, though it may require you to manipulate it fully away from the mouse.
Once you have replaced the batteries, starting at the bottom reverse the procedure then clip into place.   Remember to move the small switch next to the optical sensor upwards which should turn on the green light.   Then click twice to connect.

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