Are you thinking of getting the new Apple Magic USB-C accessories? Make sure you have macOS Sequoia 15.1 installed first.

This week, Apple introduced its new Macs with the M4 processor, accompanied by a new line of accessories: the Magic Mouse, the Magic Trackpad, and the Magic Keyboard, which now use USB-C instead of the previous Lightning ports. However, these new devices only work properly with macOS Sequoia 15.1. Those still on older versions of the operating system, like macOS Sonoma or Ventura, will encounter functionality issues with the new peripherals.

Users on forums have reported various bugs, such as scrolling problems with the Magic Mouse and malfunctions with Touch ID and function keys on the Magic Keyboard. The surprise is even greater upon discovering that the beta version of macOS Sequoia 15.2 exhibits the same issues. While it is likely that Apple will implement full support for these devices in future updates, there is no guarantee that older versions of the operating system will also be fully compatible.

The lack of support for macOS Sonoma and Ventura adds to a series of decisions that raise questions, especially after the absence of Wi-Fi 7 in the new M4 Macs. Although the Magic Keyboard continues to function at a basic level, many feel that this is not sufficient given the high price range of these accessories. In the case of the Magic Mouse, the inability to scroll can be seen as a major oversight for an accessory that should perform such fundamental tasks.

While upgrading to macOS Sequoia might seem like an easy solution, this brings to mind similar moments in the Microsoft Windows ecosystem, where updates are often mandatory. There is a possibility that the issues are under investigation and represent a temporary concern, but it could also be part of Apple's strategy to encourage the transition to Sequoia, which may be problematic for users who rely on work systems and do not have the option to upgrade.