Aprili 16, 2022

How to Fix Bluetooth Mouse Lag in Windows 11

Does your Bluetooth mouse lag in 11 Windows? Various reasons—such as conflicting power management settings and missing or outdated drivers—can cause the cursor to stutter or freeze after a few seconds of inactivity.

Read on to learn what you can do to resolve Bluetooth mouse lag in Windows 11. The fixes in this troubleshooting guide also apply to Bluetooth trackpads.

ezinxulumene: Haven’t made the upgrade to Windows 11 yet? Learn how to fix mouse lag in Windows 10.

Zama ezi ziLungiso ziKhawulezayo kuqala

It’s best to kick things off by working through the quick fixes below. You might be dealing with a trivial issue that doesn’t require advanced troubleshooting.

  • Qala kabusha ikhompyutha yakho: Usually, restarting your computer is all it takes to resolve problems in Windows. Save your work and select Qala > amandla > Phinda Uqalele to perform a system reboot.
  • Turn Your Mouse Off & On: Likewise, it’s a good idea to restart the device firmware of the Bluetooth mouse. Locate the amandla switch on the Bluetooth mouse and set it to Kucimo, ngoko On.
  • Move Your Mouse Closer: Bluetooth devices don’t function well at a distance. Reduce the gap between your computer and mouse if you use them far apart. 
  • Eliminate Bluetooth Interference: Make sure that there are no sources of Bluetooth interference (e.g., usually other wireless devices) nearby or between your computer and mouse.
  • Hlaziya iMouse yakho: A mouse with little charge remaining can weaken its Bluetooth signal. Connect your mouse to a USB port to recharge it or insert fresh batteries.
  • Switch to Another Surface: Avoid smooth surfaces to improve cursor control. 

Sebenzisa i-Bluetooth Troubleshooter

Windows 11 comes with a built-in Bluetooth troubleshooter that can automatically detect and fix connectivity issues with Bluetooth devices. To run it:

1. Vula Qala imenyu kwaye ukhethe izicwangciso.

2. Skrolela ezantsi i isixokelelwano settings and select the option labeled Iingxaki.

3. Khetha Abanye abalungisi.

4. Skrolela ezantsi uze ukhethe i Run iqhosha ecaleni Bluetooth. 

Install Support Software & Drivers

Bluetooth pointing devices work best with additional support software and mouse drivers—Izinketho zeLogitech, I-Razer Synapse, etc. Look up the Bluetooth mouse model online and install any applicable software from the manufacturer.

If you’ve already done that, update the software (visit the application’s settings page and look for a Jonga uvuselelo option or something similar) and see if that eliminates the lag.

Disable Power Management for Bluetooth Adapter

If your Bluetooth mouse lags when left idle for a few seconds, use the Device Manager in Windows 11 to disable power management for the PC’s Bluetooth module.

1. Cofa ekunene kwi Qala iqhosha kwaye ukhethe Umlawuli wesixhobo.

2. Yandisa i Bluetooth category, right-click the Bluetooth module—e.g., Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R)-kwaye ukhethe Properties.

3. Tshintshela kwi Ulawulo lweMandla isithuba kwaye ungakhangeli ibhokisi ecaleni kwe Allow the computer to turn off the device to save power. Emva koko, khetha OK.

If that fails to resolve the issue, expand the Izixhobo zoNxibelelwano zaBantu category (further down the Device Manager) and open the Properties pane for Bluetooth Low Energy GATT compliant HID. Emva koko, tshintshela kwi Ulawulo lweMandla tab and clear the box next to Allow the computer to turn off the device to save power.

Disable Bluetooth Power Management by Modifying Registry Keys

If the above fix doesn’t help, you must modify a set of registry keys related to Bluetooth power management via the Windows 11 Registry Editor. However, since accidental changes can break the operating system, we recommend backing up the system registry ngaphambi kokuqhubeka.

1. Cinezela Windows + R to open the Run box. Then, type regedit kwaye cinezela faka.

2. Navigate to the following folder on the Registry Editor’s left pane:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > INKQUBO > I-CurrentControlSet > enum > i-USB

Next, expand the folder that begins with VID_8087 (umzekelo, VID_8087&PID_0026) and then the sub-folder with the numbers and letters (e.g., 5&ed1e05a&0&10). Finally, select Iiparamitha zesixhobo.

3. Double-click each of the following keys on the right side of the Registry Editor window, add a hexadecimal value of 0, kwaye ukhethe OK.

  • DeviceSelectiveSuspended
  • SelectiveSuspendEnabled
  • SelectiveSuspendSupported

Phawula: If any of the keys above appear missing, right-click a vacant area and select New > I-DWORD (i-32-bit) Ixabiso. Then, name it as the absent key and save it with a hexadecimal value of 0.

Switch Performance Plan

Another way to avoid Bluetooth mouse lag caused by PC power management is to configure your Windows 11’s default power mode for best performance. However, that can hurt the battery life of laptop devices.

1. Vula Qala imenyu kwaye ukhethe izicwangciso.

2. Select the category labeled Amandla kunye nebhetri.

3. Vula imenyu yokutsala ecaleni kwe Imowudi yamandla kwaye ukhethe Ukusebenza ngokugqwesileyo.

Remove and Reconnect Bluetooth Mouse

The following fix involves removing and reconnecting your Bluetooth mouse or trackpad. That should help eliminate issues with a corrupt Bluetooth device configuration.

1. Vula Qalisa imenyu kwaye ukhethe izicwangciso.

2. Khetha IBluetooth kunye nezixhobo on the Settings sidebar. 

3. Khetha Kaninzi icon (three dots) next to your Bluetooth mouse and select Susa isixhobo > Ewe.

4. Khetha Yongeza ifowuni.

5. Khetha Bluetooth and repeat the pairing process to re-establish the Bluetooth connection between your mouse and computer.

Check for Bluetooth Driver Updates

If the mouse lag problem persists, download the latest Bluetooth drivers from your PC manufacturer—Dell, HP, Acer, etc. Then, run the setup file within the downloaded package or perform the update via the Device Manager.

1. Vula Umlawuli wesixhobo.

2. Yandisa i Bluetooth isigaba.

3. Right-click the Bluetooth module and select Ukuhlaziya umqhubi.

4. Khetha Browser my computer for drivers.

5. Khetha Khangela incwadi and locate the downloaded driver package on your computer. Then, select Okulandelayo ukwenza uhlaziyo.

Uninstall and Reinstall Bluetooth Drivers

If you can’t find newer updates, try removing and reinstalling the Bluetooth driver for your PC. Make sure to use a wired mouse to interact with the GUI in the meantime.

1. Vula Umlawuli wesixhobo.

2. Yandisa i Bluetooth isigaba.

3. Right-click the Bluetooth module and select Khipha ifowuni.

4. Jonga ibhokisi ecaleni kwe Zama ukususa umqhubi wesi sixhobo kwaye ukhethe Khipha.

5. Restart your computer. Windows 11 will automatically reinstall the Bluetooth driver at startup. If it doesn’t, re-open the Umlawuli wesixhobo kwaye ukhethe inyathelo > Ukutshintshwa kweenguqu zeekhompyutha.

Hlaziya abaqhubi beMizobo

Outdated video drivers can also result in a laggy mouse pointer. Check the card manufacturer’s website (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, etc.) for possible updates. Alternatively, use a third-party driver updater tool or Windows Update to acquire the latest video drivers for your PC (more on that next).

Uhlaziyo lweWindows 11

If the Bluetooth mouse lag persists, try updating Windows 11 to its latest version. That should patch out any known issues in the operating system that prevent Bluetooth devices from functioning correctly.

1. Vula Qalisa imenyu kwaye ukhethe izicwangciso.

2. Khetha Update Windows on the Settings sidebar.

3. Khetha Jonga uvuselelo.

4. Khetha Khuphella ngoku ukufakela uhlaziyo olukhoyo.

Additionally, select Izinketho eziphambili > Uhlaziyo olunokunyanzelwa and install any Microsoft-verified driver updates for the Bluetooth mouse, the Bluetooth module, and the graphics card.

Skena iMalware

Computer viruses are another reason that induces mouse or touchpad lag. Use the built-in Khu seleko lwe Windows tool (accessible via the system tray) or a dedicated anti-malware utility-njenge Malwarebytes—to thoroughly scan your PC for malware.

Khubaza ukuqala kokuqalisa

Next up, consider disabling Fast Startup in Windows 11. It helps boot up your PC faster and has a history of causing problems with input devices.

1. Vula Qala imenyu, uhlobo Iphaneli yokulawula, kwaye cinezela faka.

2. Khetha I-Hardware kunye nesandi.

3. Ngaphantsi kwe Izinketho zamandla candelo, khetha Khetha ukuba yintoni amaqhosha emandla enza.

4. Khetha Shintsha izicwangciso ezingabonakaliyo ngoku.

5. Uncheck the box next to Vula ukuqalisa ngokukhawuleza (kunconywa) and select Save changes.

Yintoni Enye Onokuyenza?

If none of the fixes above work, here are a few other things to try:

  • Use the Bluetooth mouse as a standard wireless mouse. Logitech mice, such as the Logitech MX Master, come with a unifying receiver that offers better connectivity than Bluetooth. 
  • Run an SFC or a DISM scan to resolve underlying problems with your Windows 11 PC. 
  • Pair and use the Bluetooth mouse on another computer (PC or Mac). If the mouse lag issue persists, you’re likely dealing with a defective device—send it back for a replacement if it’s still under warranty. If not, continue troubleshooting your PC in Safe Mode.