Had USB Overdrive for decades and was very happy. Until I got a Razer Mouse, which didn't work there. SteerMouse was able to handle all those extra buttons and works fine.
I'm not a dolt, but I can't even figure out how to install this thing. I download the dmg, successfully install the preferences pane, then I click on the icon in System Preferences. There's a message: "You need to allow “SteerMouse Manager” to use accessibility features in Security & Privacy." OK, but: First, installing the preferences pane does not install any file called "SteerMouse Manager" on my computer. I can't allow it to do anything because it does not exist. Second, the files that are installed with the preference pane are in Users/me/Library--the Library directory is a hidden file, though, so you cannot navigate to it through the popup in Accessibility! I am sure there is a workaround here, but I have no idea what it is--and, again, I'm not a dolt. I've been using macs forever and I know I am competent. If I can't figure it out, I would bet 90% of potential users can't figure it out.
I've used SteerMouse successfully for years but 5.4.3 (or earlier) has created a major problem for me. It appears to be conflicting with my mouse & keyboard sharing app, Synergy, by Symless.com. Never had any conflict until I installed the latest versions of each. I need to try various other versions of each app until I find a pair that do not conflict. It would be very hard to get by without both of these apps.
Problem: I need .dmg install files for SteerMouse 5.3.2 and any later versions but they are not available on the SteerMouse site or from torrent sites. I would be greatly appreciative if anyone could provide me with any of the versions from 5.3.2 through 5.4.2 at dw4comp at gmail dot com.
SteerMouse is a major tool for all advanced Mac users – I have it on all my Macs since years, always making work with the Mac much more efficient and fun – thanks to the very active developer!
I've been using this program for gaming for years, and its the only mouse control software I currently have installed.
I have licenses to other like software, as well as access to the name brand software for my mouses, but I still prefer this.
it works, and it's easy to use.
About the only thing it doesn't do is offer control of the color changing LEDs on my devices, but I can't even down rate it for that as its such a specialized thing.
The software works great for both gaming as well as working. Worth every penny.
I think the latest Steer Mouse app is interfering with my Wacom Intuos Tablet function. I can't get it to draw a bush stroke with it on, but when it's off, brush strokes return.
I'm using Steermouse with three input devices: a Logitech MX Ergo, a Logitech Marble Mouse, and an Apple Magic Trackpad. It works fine with all three of them.
Setting it up was a little confusing because some of the up/down scrolling options went in the opposite direction from what I expected - but once I got those configured correctly, it has been problem-free. I like it *much* better than Logitech's driver software.
SteerMouse is a must addition to my professional Mac software setup since years. Couldn't work without it so fast. Thanks so much to the developer for updating it constantly.
If you're using a Logitech MX Ergo mouse this supposed update is NOT compatible regardless of what the release notes say.
It completely borked the settings for my older mouse (which was working fine) and the MX Ergo (which was working okay with the assistance of Logitech Options software).
After a lot of mucking around with it I finally uninstalled this garbage and reverted to v5.2.
I suspect the dev. doesn't actually own an MX Ergo but was attempting to release an update anyway without having any way to test the changes made to Steermouse.
And the dev. doesn't respond to emails so don't bother trying. WHY post a contact address if you don't care enough to reply?!
I wonder if he'd care enough if I said I'd been trying to buy this app and had money to send him.
Happy days are here again! Ever since Lazy Mouse ceased development I have been searching for the default auto snap feature. SteerMouse to the rescue for my Apple Magic Mouse 2, and even works with High Sierra; the snap to feature works flawlessly. I'm getting my license asap. A godsend!
Doesn't work with Apple's Magic Mouse. Only snap to default button works & works badly. It's overly sensitive & jumps to Finder window tool bar & auto-clicks a button. I'm sticking with SteerMouse 4 which does work.
Does not recognize the thumbwheel on my Logitech MX Master (Steer Mouse 5.0.4 on Sierra 10.12.3). Really need my thumbwheel in Pro Tools 12.
Anyone been able to assign anything to the thumbwheel?
I've been using this for a couple of years with my Logitech M500 USB mouse and thought a review might be in order. They've recently switched to a full Preference Pane rather than the previous App version which is a bit simpler. It's a mouse driver and once you set it up you just forget about it. It's worked flawlessly for over two years and continues to work with the new version. It's a bummer it doesn't work with Apple's devices but I really think that Apple are probably at fault for this given their recent track record - I'm sure the developer would have supported the devices if possible. Bizarre how bad Apple have become in the past few years - I wouldn't have thought any company could out-microsoft microsoft.
I relied upon SteerMouse as one of my most reliable tools. There are only a few developers - Ed Hamrick (VueScan), for example - who are able to keep up with Apple's shift from the professional to the "hands-off" obviously profitable consumer level.
I remember when Apple catered to a specialized market of graphic and photographic professionals. I suppose there's not enough profit in supporting them compared to using the Apple Watch as a Central Control for the balance of their product line.
Deciding to abandon content creators in lieu of content watchers will be profitable for them, but very difficult for those of us who are part of the group who made Apple what it was (and not what it is becoming).
With the merging of IOS and MacOS, there's no need of a mouse, nor a concern for a compatibility with external product software. They are going to live in their own expansive world.
It's a shame that others have been abandoned, as is the case here.
I gave a one-star rating with great sorrow.
This has always been a wonderful, inexpensive and vital tool; but how can one earn a living on so little income when Apple doesn't care anymore? And SteerMouse is functionally unique.
But with so few ports on last year's MacBook Pro, I'm forced to rely on bluetooth devices and conflicts are guaranteed.
Where do I go next? NEXT doesn't exist anymore, and I'm a little too old to start from scratch again.
Maybe a variant of Linux will be commercially available in an affordable machine; I'd hate to return to Windows!
So, in fairness, I'll change my rating for SteerMouse to 5 stars - even though it doesn't work as needed - and minus 128 to Apple for their planned disregard for their original customer base.
none of apple's tools work with this product not: apple magic keyboard, magic mouse and internal keyboard.
This was a great product I've used for years, but these restrictions are unacceptable.
"It does not support the Apple Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad."
Why on earth they haven't included compatibility beats me. It works fine in v4. Just for that I would rate this now less than 3 stars, but it seems churlish to inflict a low rating simply because I use Apple hardware when the app itself may be perfectly fantastic still.
For your information, SteerMouse 5.0b18 is the latest version. SteerMouse is now a full preference pane. $12.99 upgrade from version 4. If upgrading, make sure you write down ALL of your mouse settings because they will not transfer over to version 5.
I would like to see some kind of a profile system with different mouses.
Now when I start to use another mouse, every time I have to go and change settings.
It would be easy to just select a profile and all the saved settings will be applied at once.
I had many problems with my free Logitech mouse driver software under 10.8.5 and finally decided to do something about it. I downloaded a trial of Steermouse, found it worked great, and bought it the next day. Recommended!
Working flawlessly for me on Yosemite, Retina iMac with a Logitech M500 mouse. I use it with OverFlow to give me a perfect substitute for my expensive (and useless) Wacom Intuos 5 Touch.
The newest software says the disk image is corrupted and to eject it. I've tried several times with no luck. So far the old software works fine but when Yosemite comes this sure ain't gonna cut it.
I've been a long-time user and fan of SteerMouse but as soon I installed version 4.1.7 on my new iMac (running Mavericks) I started getting freeze-ups with my Logitech MX Anywhere mouse. It seemed to happen mostly when switching between applications, and was temporarily fixable by unplugging and replugging the USB transceiver.
I uninstalled SteerMouse and the freeze-ups have so far stopped. I'm now using BetterTouchTool, which does much of what this app does (and is currently free).
I saw SteerMouse listed on MacUpdate, read the favourable reviews, and thought I'd try it out as a possible driver replacement to use with my ancient Kensington Optical Elite Mouse when I upgrade to Mavericks. I un-installed the Kensington MouseWorks software, installed the SteerMouse driver, and immediately noticed a problem. When I tried to set the mouse commands to mimic the ones I'd been using for years in MouseWorks, they would work initially, but the minute the Steer Mouse window was closed, the buttons would switch themselves. For example, I had the right button set to be the primary clicking button, and one of the side buttons to be the right-click button. When I tried to do this in Steer Mouse, the two switched themselves without any warning. I'm running Snow Leopard and am now very confused and a bit sad that I'm going to have to get a new computer mouse.
I have updated to Mac OS Mavericks and to Steermouse 4.1.7. Before this move, Steermouse used to work with my wireless (Bluetooth) Apple Mighty Mouse, particularly with snapping the cursor to the default button in dialog boxes. Now it doesn't! Any suggestions?
SteerMouse works well with my Kensington mouse. But every couple of weeks, my mouse stops working and the only way I can get it going again is to run the Kensington MouseWorks Uninstall app. After I restart my computer, my mouse starts working again. And then the same thing happens a few weeks later and I have to run the MouseWorks Uninstall again. Why is this happening? Why does it seem that something is installing that is stopping my mouse from working peridically? Any suggestions?
If you need the liberty of choosing your own mouse, it's a must-have.
Installed it a few years ago, update it once every few months and just forget it is installed because it does the work as expected. Never crashed on me.
Works well. Even after all these years Apple still can't write a proper mouse driver. Ok, the trackpad works ok, but not for precision work. And heaven forbid you should have to install something from Logitech or Razor! Ouch. Steermouse is definitely worth $20 to be finished with these annoyances.
I own SteerMouse since 2007 and never had any problem with it.
Just perfect with my beloved MX Revolution !
Thanks' to the dev for keeping this gem alive !
