By following the troubleshooting steps and solutions outlined in this article, you should be able to resolve the issue of your Magic Mouse not scrolling and get back to enjoying a seamless and intuitive user experience.

: Wipe the top touch surface with a soft, lint-free cloth. Dirt or oil can interfere with touch sensors. Check Battery

When the Magic Mouse battery gets critically low, the first function to suffer is usually the more complex gestures (like scrolling and swiping), while the basic cursor tracking remains active for a while longer.

This is the nuclear option. Apple does not let you manually update Magic Mouse firmware, but you can force the Mac to rewrite the mouse's internal flash memory.

: Ensure the battery is above 20%. Low power can disable "extra" features like scrolling to save energy. Advanced Troubleshooting

Unlike traditional mice with a wheel, the Magic Mouse uses a on the top surface. Oil, dead skin, or residue creates "dead spots."

Low power can cause the Magic Mouse to drop peripheral functions like scrolling or gestures to preserve basic cursor movement. Click the > System Settings > Mouse . Check the battery percentage in the bottom corner.

If none of the above work, the touch surface may be failing — you’d need a repair or replacement.