Connect accessories to your Mac mini
You can connect your Mac mini with other devices, like a keyboard, mouse, or trackpad; wearable devices like AirPods; and more. There are two ways to connect accessories: wirelessly using Bluetooth technology, or by connecting a cable from the accessory to one of the USB-C ports on your Mac mini.
Before you begin. Before you connect an accessory to your Mac mini, do the following:
Consult the documentation that came with your accessory.
If you are connecting with a cable, make sure you have the correct cable. You may also need an adapter to connect the cable to your Mac mini. To learn more about your ports and their capabilities, see Take a tour of Mac mini.
Make sure your Mac mini is updated to the latest version of macOS.
Connect a wireless accessory
Turn Bluetooth on. Click 
Pair a Bluetooth accessory. The first time you use a Bluetooth accessory with your Mac mini, you must pair them. Consult the documentation that came with your accessory to make sure it is ready to pair—for instance, you may need to flip a switch on the accessory to turn on Bluetooth. Both your Mac and the accessory must be turned on and near each other.
When your accessory is ready to pair, open System Settings on your Mac and click Bluetooth in the sidebar. Select the accessory in the Nearby Devices list, then click Connect.
Connect a Bluetooth accessory. Your accessory automatically connects to your Mac mini after you’ve paired it. To see what Bluetooth devices you have connected to your Mac mini, click 
If your accessory isn’t automatically connecting, open System Settings on your Mac and click Bluetooth. Make sure the accessory appears in the My Devices list. If it doesn’t appear, follow the steps to pair the accessory.
Disconnect or forget a Bluetooth accessory. To disconnect a Bluetooth accessory, open System Settings on your Mac and click Bluetooth. In the My Devices list, move your pointer over the accessory, then click Disconnect when it appears. To forget a Bluetooth accessory so your Mac mini doesn’t automatically connect to it, click 
Connect a Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, or Magic Trackpad. Connect the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, or Magic Trackpad to your Mac mini using the cable provided with the accessory. Then, slide the switch on your accessory to on, so that green is visible. Your accessory then pairs with your Mac.
After the accessory is paired with your Mac mini, you can disconnect the cable and use the accessory wirelessly. Your Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Keyboard automatically connects to your Mac when Bluetooth is turned on.
For information about input devices, see Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad.
Note: Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse behave like a wired keyboard or pointing device when connected using their included cable. Bluetooth isn’t used, and all communication is over the cable.
Connect AirPods with your Mac mini. To pair and connect AirPods, see Pair AirPods with an Apple Device.
Connect an accessory with a cable
Some accessories can be connected to your Mac mini with a cable. Depending on the capabilities of the accessory and the cable, you may also be able to charge the accessory or transfer data when connected.
Consult the documentation that came with your accessory before connecting it. Some accessories have an additional power source that also needs to be plugged in.
To connect an accessory, you need to use a cable that fits both the port on your accessory as well as the USB-C port on your Mac mini. If the cable doesn’t have the right connector for your Mac, you may use an adapter to connect the cable. For more information about adapters, what they look like, and what ports to use, see Adapters for the Thunderbolt or USB-C ports on your Mac.
Tip: Some accessories need to be approved the first time they’re connected. See Allow accessories to connect to Mac to learn more.
You also need to connect a display when you first set up Mac mini (see Connect a display to Mac mini for details).
Learn more. See Bluetooth settings on Mac and About USB on Mac. To learn more about connecting a Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Keyboard, see Set up your Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, or Magic Trackpad with your Mac. If you see a note that USB devices are disabled, see If you see USB Devices Disabled on your Mac.