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Turning off trackpad when a bluetooth mouse is connected

Just had my new 16" Mac Book Pro

Works like a dream but...

I can not turn off the trackpad when a bluetooth mouse is connected

I go as usual to “System Preferences” and then choose “Accessibility

I Select “Mouse & Trackpad” and check the box “Ignore built-in trackpad when mouse or wireless trackpad is present”

But it does not work!

The mouse i a brand new Logitech MX master 3

Can anyone maybe be of assistance?

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Posted on Dec 27, 2019 11:03 PM

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Posted on Jan 5, 2020 1:17 AM

Thanks for the answer.

After many attempts ....the solution was to not use the bluetooth connection

The solution was to use it like a USB dongle "unifying device".

It works perfectly but it do not feel like a solution that is satisfying

when the Mac only have USB-C connections.

I guess this type of problem is something you have to live with

using new hardware and the latest software.

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Jan 5, 2020 1:17 AM in response to brenden dv

Thanks for the answer.

After many attempts ....the solution was to not use the bluetooth connection

The solution was to use it like a USB dongle "unifying device".

It works perfectly but it do not feel like a solution that is satisfying

when the Mac only have USB-C connections.

I guess this type of problem is something you have to live with

using new hardware and the latest software.

Dec 31, 2019 9:22 AM in response to dfect-Sweden

Hi there, dfect-Sweden.


I see that, when you connect your Logitech MX Master 3 Bluetooth trackpad, the built-in trackpad of your MacBook Pro isn't turned off even though you've checked the box to ignore the built-in trackpad. I'm glad to help with this.


Change Mouse & Trackpad preferences for accessibility on Mac

"Ignore built-in trackpad when mouse or wireless trackpad is present

Disable the built-in trackpad on your Mac when you use a mouse or wireless trackpad.

If you use a non-Apple mouse, the driver software that came with your mouse may prevent this option from working as expected. For information, see the documentation for your mouse."


Take care.

Turning off trackpad when a bluetooth mouse is connected

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