How to turn on Xiaomi mouse: instructions for all models (2026)

Xiaomi’s wireless and wired mice have gained popularity due to a combination of affordable price, build quality and advanced features, but even with such devices, users sometimes have difficulties during the first connection stage. Especially when it comes to Bluetooth 5.0 support, 2.4G Adapter or hybrid solutions such as Xiaomi Mi Dual Mode Wireless Mouse.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to connect Xiaomi mice – from the budget Mi Basic Mouse to the flagship Xiaomi Smart Mouse with additional buttons. Windows/macOS, A laptop, a smartphone or a tablet (yes, some models support this!) and we will focus on the typical errors that may cause the mouse to be not detected by the system, and give a checklist to fix them.

1. What Xiaomi mice are and how different

Before you jump to connectivity, it’s important to understand which model you’re dealing with, which is what the sync options available depend on and potential problems, and Xiaomi’s mice can be divided into 4 main categories:

• 🔌 Wires - Connected through USB-A or USB-C (Example: Xiaomi Mi Basic Mouse Lite, the most reliable, but limited by cable length.
• 📡 2.4G wireless – working through USB-A receiver (nanoreceiver) that inserts into the device port (example: Xiaomi Mi Wireless Mouse 2) is suitable for PCs without Bluetooth.
• 🔵 Bluetooth – synced wirelessly (example: Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Mouse) Universal, but can conflict with other devices.
• ⚡ Hybrid (Dual Mode) - Supports and 2.4G, and Bluetooth (example: Xiaomi Mi Dual Mode Wireless Mouse.

Typically, the mouse model is listed on the box and on the bottom of the device (under the sensor or battery compartment).If you are not sure, look at the set of buttons:

• 🔄 On/off button (ON/OFF) All wireless models have.
• 🔄 Mode switch button (2.4G/Bluetooth) — hybrid.
• 🔄 Reset button – found in models with connection memory (e.g. Xiaomi Smart Mouse).

If your mouse belongs to the hybrid type, before connecting decide which mode you are more comfortable with. 2.4G Usually gives less latency (important for games), and Bluetooth saves port. USB And it allows you to connect to smartphones.

2. Connecting a wired mouse Xiaomi

This is the simplest case, you don't have to set up a connection or install drivers, and you just have to do 3 basic steps.

1. 🔌 Connect the mouse cable to the free one USB-A or USB-C If the port is one and it's busy, use it. USB-hub.
2. 🖱️ Wait for the system to recognize the new device. On Windows, it takes 5-10 seconds (the device is ready to use notification may appear), on macOS, it takes up to 15 seconds.
3. 🔄 If the cursor is not moving, check if the cable is damaged and try another port.

Modern operating systems (Windows) 10/11, macOS 12+) They automatically install standard drivers for wired mice, but in rare cases, Xiaomi-branded utilities may be required – for example, to configure additional buttons in Xiaomi Smart Mouse or Xiaomi Mi Gaming Mouse models.

⚠️ Note: If you connect your mouse to a laptop with USB-C, Make sure the port maintains the mode USB OTG. Some ultrabooks (such as Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air) may require an adapter.

3. Connection 2.4G wireless mouse (via a wireless mouse) USB-receiver)

Xiaomi Wireless Mouse with Support 2.4G small-fit USB-A receiver (sometimes called a dongle or a nanoreceiver) that needs to be inserted into the receiver. USB-port before switching on the mouse – otherwise the system may not recognize the device.

Step-by-step:

1. 🔌 Put it in. USB-It is advisable to use the port on the back of the system unit (if it is a PC) so that the signal will be more stable.
2. 🖱️ Translate the slider on the bottom panel of the mouse to the position ON (or press the switch button if it exists).
3. 🔍 Wait for automatic synchronization. Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Wireless Mouse 2) will light up a green light when they successfully connect.
4. 🔄 If the cursor does not appear, remove the receiver, restart the mouse (turn off/on), and reconnect.

If the mouse is still not working, check:

• 🔋 Battery charge (in models with a battery) or serviceability of the battery (if a battery is used) AA/AAA).
• 📡 Distance to the receiver - it should not exceed 10 meters (optimally - up to 5 meters).
• 🛡️ No interference from other wireless devices (Wi-Fi routers, microwaves).

On Windows drivers for 2.4G The mouse is automatically installed. macOS may require manual adjustment in the menu System settings → Bluetooth (although it is not a Bluetooth mouse, sometimes the system recognizes it as a “wireless input device").

4. Bluetooth Connection: Step-by-step for all devices

Xiaomi Bluetooth-enabled mice (such as the Mi Bluetooth Mouse or Smart Mouse) can be connected to any device equipped with this module: a PC, laptop, smartphone or tablet, the process is slightly different depending on the operating system.

🖥️ Windows 10/11

1. 🖱️ Turn on the mouse (slideer) ON power-button).
2. 🔵 Press and hold the Bluetooth button (usually located next to the power button) for 3-5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing.
3. 💻 On PC, open the settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
4. 🔍 Click "Add Bluetooth or other device" → Choose "Bluetooth".
5. 🖱️ In the list, find your mouse (the name will contain Mi Mouse or Xiaomi) and click on "Connect".

🍎 macOS

1. 🖱️ Activate the mouse and put it in pairing mode (blinking blue indicator).
2. 🍏 Open System settings → Bluetooth.
3. 🔍 Wait until the mouse appears in the list of devices, and click "Connect".
4. 🔄 If the mouse is not displayed, reboot the Mac Bluetooth module (turn off/on Bluetooth in the bar menu).

📱 Android / iOS

Yes, some Xiaomi mice (like the Mi Bluetooth Mouse) can even be connected to a smartphone! This is convenient for working with documents or games that support cursor control.

1. 🖱️ Turn on the mouse and activate the pairing mode.
2. 📱 On the phone, open Settings. → Connected devices → New device (Android) or settings → Bluetooth (iOS).
3. 🔍 Find the mouse in the list and confirm the connection.
4. 🎮 On the screen will appear cursor (on the iPhone it will be in the form of a circle).

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If the Xiaomi mouse isn't connecting to the smartphone, try turning off Bluetooth battery savings in the phone's settings. On Android, resetting network settings (Settings) can also help. → System system → Reset → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth).

Once successfully connected, the mouse will automatically sync when turned on if Bluetooth is activated on the device. However, in hybrid models (Dual Mode), you may need to manually switch mode from the device to the new one. 2.4G Bluetooth button on the body.

5. Set up additional buttons and drivers

Most Xiaomi mice work out of the box without additional software, but some models (such as Xiaomi Mi Gaming Mouse or Xiaomi Smart Mouse) have programmable buttons.

Xiaomi’s official mouse software is called Mi Mouse Driver (or Xiaomi Mouse Suite for gaming models).

• 🌍 On the official website of Xiaomi (section "Support" → Downloads").
• 📦 Complete with mouse (disc or QR-box-code).
• 🛡️ Through Mi. PC Suite (if the mouse is connected to a Windows PC).

After installing the driver, you can:

• 🔧 Reassign side button functions (for example, do "forward/back" in the browser).
• ⚡ Set up DPI (cursor sensitivity – useful for designers or gamers.
• 🎨 Change the backlight (in models with RGB, Xiaomi Mi Gaming Mouse Lite).
• ⏱️ Optimize response time for games (in game mice).

⚠️ Warning: If after installing the driver, the mouse began to brake or turn off, try rolling back the software version or disabling the Power Savings function for the device. USB-devices in the power supply settings of Windows.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even with Xiaomi mice, sometimes there's a crash. TOP-5 The most common problems and ways to solve them:

🚫 Mouse won't turn on

• 🔋 Check the battery: insert a new battery AAA or charge the battery (if the model supports charging by USB-C).
• 🔌 Make sure the slider is ON/OFF postulated ON.
• 🔄 Try resetting: Press and hold the Reset button (if any) for 10 seconds.

🖱️ The cursor moves jerks or freezes

• 📡 If it's 2.4G Check the distance to the receiver and no interference.
• 🖥️ Update your mouse drivers in Windows or reinstall Mi Mouse Driver.
• 🧹 Clean the mouse sensor of dust and dirt (use a dry wipe).

🔵 The mouse does not connect via Bluetooth.

• 🔄 Reboot the Bluetooth module on your device (turn off/on Bluetooth).
• 🖱️ Reset the list of conjugate devices to the mouse (hold the Bluetooth button for 10 seconds).
• 📱 On your smartphone, remove the mouse from the list of devices and connect again.

⚡ The mouse spontaneously shuts down.

• ⚡ Turn off the energy saving mode for USB-power-setting.
• 🔋 Replace the battery – low charge can cause frequent connection breaks.
• 📡 If it's 2.4G Mouse, try using it. USB-receiver extension to improve the signal.

🎮 Additional buttons are not working.

• 🔧 Install or update the Mi Mouse Driver.
• 🖱️ Check if the mouse is in conflict with other software (for example, with drivers from Logitech or Razer).
• 🎯 Reassign buttons manually through the utility.

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If the Xiaomi mouse is not detected by the system at all, check it on another device. If the problem persists, it is a malfunction of the mouse (contact the service center).

7. How to connect one Xiaomi mouse to multiple devices

Some Xiaomi models (e.g., Xiaomi Smart Mouse or Mi Dual Mode Wireless Mouse) support multi-connection – that is, they can work simultaneously with 2-3 devices (e.g., a PC and a laptop).

1. 🖱️ Connect the mouse to the first device (e.g. via Bluetooth).
2. 🔄 Press the channel switch button (usually marked as 1/2/3 Switch – the mouse will disconnect from the first device.
3. 💻 Connect it to the second device (for example, through the 2.4G receiver).
4. 🔄 Now, when you press the switch button, the mouse will automatically connect to the desired gadget.

In models with memory connections (for example, Xiaomi Mi AnyWhere Mouse) you can save up to 3 devices and switch between them with a single button, this is convenient for those who work with multiple computers or use a mouse for both PC and tablet.

Please note: In multi-connection mode, some features may be limited:

• 🎯 Personal button settings (e.g. macros) only work on the device where they were set.
• ⚡ Sensitivity (DPI) may be dropped on switching.
• 🔋 Battery consumption increases by 15-20%.

8. Care and extension tips

To make Xiaomi mouse last a long time, follow the simple recommendations:

• 🧼 Clean: Once a month, wipe the case and mouse sensor with a dry microfiber. To remove dirt from the slot of the wheel, use a toothpick (no alcohol!).
• 🔋 Battery: If the mouse is battery-powered, remove it at long-term downtime. In battery models, avoid full discharge (charge at 20%).
• 📦 Storage: Do not leave your mouse in direct sunlight or near heat sources (e.g., on the system unit).
• 🖱️ Use: Do not drop your mouse or press buttons with excessive force – this can damage micro-switches.

Xiaomi mice with an optical sensor (such as Mi Wireless Mouse 2) may eventually decrease tracking accuracy, due to contamination of the sensor lens. To restore performance, simply wipe the lens with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol (not ethanol!).

If the mouse is used intensively (for example, for games or graphic design), it is recommended to update the firmware every six months through the Mi Mouse Driver.

⚠️ Note: Do not use aggressive detergents (e.g., Xiaomi mouse cleaning products) to clean your mouse, WD-40 They can damage the anti-reflective coating of the case and rubber inserts.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi mice