Logitech M585 Multi-Device Wireless Mouse User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Logitech
Table of Contents
- Logitech M585 Multi-Device Wireless Mouse
- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- CONNECT
- Unifying USB receiver
- Connecting to 2 systems
- Specs & Details
- FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
- Logitech Flow is enabled and the mouse is connected to this computer.
- Logitech Flow is enabled and the mouse is connected to another computer.
- Logitech Flow is disabled. You won’t be able to automatically switch or
- Logitech Flow encountered a problem and is not working properly. Check to
- Logitech Flow is enabled and the mouse is connected to this computer.
- Logitech Flow is enabled and the mouse is connected to another computer.
- Logitech Flow is disabled. You won’t be able to automatically switch or
- Logitech Flow encountered a problem and is not working properly. Check to
- Download
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Logitech M585 Multi-Device Wireless Mouse
User Manual
Powerful, precise, and silent, M585 is designed to perform, so you can, too. Featuring a curved, right-handed shape, compact design and long battery life—so you can work anywhere. Plus, five programmable buttons, dual connectivity and multi-device flow.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Unifying USB Receiver
- Available USB port
- Windows® 10 or later
- Windows® 8 or later
- Windows® 7 or later
- MAC OS X 10.10
- Chrome OS™
- Linux Kernel 2.6
Bluetooth® Low Energy Technology
- Windows® 10 or later
- Windows® 8 or later
- MAC OS X 10.10
- Chrome OS™
- Android 5.0 or later
Logitech Options
- Windows® 10,
- Windows 8, and
- Windows 7
- MAC OS X 10.10 or above
Logitech Flow requires a compatible mouse and at least two computers that can connect to each other over a local area network
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Scroll wheel button and tilt buttons
- Easy-Switch™ button
- Channel and battery indicator
- Forward button
- Back button
- On/Off slider
- Battery and Unifying receiver storage*
- Unifying receiver inside
CONNECT
Bluetooth wireless technology
In case you have limited USB slots, you can connect your M585 or M590 Silent
mouse to your computer using Bluetooth. For compatibility requirements, please
refer to system requirements
1. Download Logitech Options, click Add Devices, and select Add Bluetooth Device
2. Remove pull tab or make sure your mouse is ON
3. Short press Easy-Switch button to select desired channel
4. Long press Easy-Switch button to enter pairing mode
5. Find your M585/M90 mouse on the list of Bluetooth devices and connect
Logitech M585/M590 Silent can connect to one computer on the two provided channels using Bluetooth.
Unifying USB receiver
One tiny receiver for up to six Unifying devices. Plug it and leave it, then connect additional mice and keyboards to one computer.
First time out of the box
1. Download Logitech Options, click Add Devices, and select Add Unifying Device
2. Remove pull tab or make sure your mouse is on and extract Unifying receiver from battery hatch
3. Short press Easy-Switch button to select desired channel
4. Long press Easy-Switch button to enter pairing mode
5. Insert Unifying USB receiver
Repair with an existing Unifying receiver
1. Download Logitech Unifying Software
2. Make sure your mouse is On
3. Short press Easy-Switch button to select desired channel
4. Long press Easy-Switch button to enter pairing mode
5. Open Unifying software and follow onscreen instructions
Connecting to 2 systems
1. Download Logitech Options on both systems
2. Make sure your mouse is On
3. Long press Easy-Switch button to enter pairing mode
4. Connect to your first computer via either Unifying USB receiver or Bluetooth
5. Short press Easy-Switch button to switch to next channel
6. Long press Easy-Switch button to enter pairing mode
7. Connect to your second computer via Unifying USB receiver or Bluetooth
8. Enable FLOW through Logitech Options or press Easy-Switch button to switch between devices
Logitech M585/590 Silent can connect to up to two computers with either Bluetooth or Logitech Unifying receiver. One receiver is included in the box.
Specs & Details
Dimensions
Mouse
- Height : 4.06 in (103 mm)
- Width : 2.52 in (64 mm)
- Depth : 1.6 in (40 mm)
- Weight (with batteries) : 3.56 oz (101 g)
Logitech Unifying receiver
- Height : 0.57 in (14.4 mm)
- Width : 0.74 in (18.7 mm)
- Depth : 0.24 in (6.1 mm)
- Weight : 0.06 oz (1.8 g)
Technical Specifications
Sensor Technology
- High Precision Optical Tracking
- DPI (Min/Max) : 1000±
Buttons
- Number of Buttons : 7
Scrolling
- Precision scrolling wheel
- Scroll Wheel : Yes, Rubber
- Tilt wheel : Yes with middle click
Gesture Support (Windows) : Yes
Gesture Support (Mac) : Yes
Battery
- Battery : 18 months
- Battery Details : 1 x AA (included)
Connectivity
- Connection Type : Bluetooth Low Energy and 2.4 GHz wireless connection
- Wireless range : 10 m (33ft)
- Easy-Switch, 2 channels
Indicator Lights
- LED : Battery and Connectivity/ Channel LED
Optional software
- Logitech Options
- Logitech Flow
Warranty Information
1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty
Part Number
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Graphite: 910-005012
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Grey: 910-005108
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
How to enable Accessibility and Input monitoring permissions for Logitech Options****
We’ve identified a few cases where devices aren’t detected in the Logitech
Options software or where the device fails to recognize customizations made in
the Options software (however, the devices do work in out-of-box mode with no
customizations).
Most of the time this happens when macOS is upgraded from Mojave to
Catalina/BigSur or when interim versions of macOS are released. To resolve the
problem, you can enable permissions manually. Please follow the steps below to
remove the existing permissions and then add the permissions. You should then
restart the system to allow the changes to take effect.
Remove existing permissions
To remove the existing permissions:
1. Close Logitech Options software.
2. Go to System Preferences -> Security & Privacy. Click the
Privacy tab, and then click Accessibility.
3. Uncheck Logi Options and Logi Options Daemon.
4. Click on Logi Options and then click on the minus sign ‘ – ’ .
5. Click on Logi Options Daemon and then click on the minus sign ‘
– ’ .
6. Click on Input Monitoring.
7. Uncheck Logi Options and Logi Options Daemon.
8. Click on Logi Options and then click on the minus sign ‘ – ’.
9. Click on Logi Options Daemon and then click on the minus sign ‘
– ’.
10. Click Quit and Reopen.
Add the permissions
To add the permissions:
1. Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy. Click the
Privacy tab and then click Accessibility.
2. Open Finder and click on Applications or press Shift +
Cmd + A from the desktop to open Applications on Finder.
3. In Applications , click Logi Options. Drag and drop it to the
Accessibility box in the right panel.
4. In Security & Privacy, click on Input Monitoring.
5. In Applications , click Logi Options. Drag and drop it to the
Input Monitoring box.
6. Right-click on Logi Options in Applications and click on
Show Package Contents.
7. Go to Contents , then Support.
8. In Security & Privacy, click on Accessibility.
9. In Support , click Logi Options Daemon. Drag and drop it to the
Accessibility box in the right pane.
10. In Security & Privacy, click on Input Monitoring.
11. In Support , click Logi Options Daemon. Drag and drop it to the
Input Monitoring box in the right pane.
12. Click Quit and Reopen.
13. Restart the system.
14. Launch the Options software and then customize your device
Logitech Keyboard, Presentation and Mice Software – macOS 11 (Big Sur) Compatibility****
Apple has announced a forthcoming update macOS 11 (Big Sur) due to be released in the fall of 2020.
Logitech Options
Version: 8.36.76
Fully Compatible
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Logitech Control Center
(LCC)
Version: 3.9.14
Limited Full Compatibility
Logitech Control Center will be fully compatible with macOS 11 (Big Sur), but only for a limited compatibility period.
macOS 11 (Big Sur) support for Logitech Control Center will end early 2021.
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Logitech Presentation
Software
Version: 1.62.2
Fully Compatible
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Firmware Update Tool
Version: 1.0.69
Fully Compatible
Firmware Update Tool has been tested and is fully compatible with macOS 11 (Big Sur).
Unifying
Version: 1.3.375
Fully Compatible
Unifying software has been tested and is fully compatible with macOS 11 (Big Sur).
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Solar App
Version: 1.0.40
Fully Compatible
Solar app has been tested and is fully compatible with macOS 11 (Big Sur).
Logitech Options and Logitech Control Center macOS message: Legacy System Extension****
If you are using Logitech Options or Logitech Control Center (LCC) on macOS you may see a message that legacy system extensions signed by Logitech Inc. will be incompatible with future versions of macOS and recommending to contact the developer for support. Apple provides more information about this message here: About legacy system extensions.
Logitech is aware of this and we are working on updating Options and LCC
software to ensure we comply with Apple’s guidelines and also to help Apple
improve its security and reliability.
The Legacy System Extension message will be displayed the first time Logitech
Options or LCC loads and again periodically while they remain installed and in
use, and until we have released new versions of Options and LCC. We do not yet
have a release date, but you can check for the latest downloads
here.
NOTE: Logitech Options and LCC will continue to work as normal after you click
OK.
What happens when you right-click in iPadOS?****
A right-click is comparable to a long-press with your finger. Using the mouse,
there’s no need to hold down to have the menu appear — it shows in an instant.
NOTE: This functionality is subject to support by the app maker.
Change the scrolling direction of mouse on iPadOS****
You can change the scrolling direction of your mouse from Natural Scrolling to
the other direction. Here’s how:
Go to Settings > General > Trackpad and Mouse.
Slide the toggle to the left to turn off Natural Scrolling.
Pair Logitech mouse to iPad using Bluetooth****
To pair your mouse to iPad, do the following:
1. Turn your mouse ON.
The LED should start blinking fast. If it doesn’t, perform a long press on the
Easy-Switch button on the mouse.
2. Open the iPad Settings and tap Bluetooth settings.
3. Choose your mouse in the list of Devices.
Warning message when Logitech device is connected to iPadOS****
When you connect your Logitech device, you might see a warning message.
If this happens, make sure to connect only the devices you’ll be using. The
more devices that are connected, the more interference you might have between
them.
If you are having connectivity issues, disconnect any Bluetooth accessories
that you’re not using. To disconnect a device:
– In Settings > Bluetooth , tap the information button next to the
device name, then tap Disconnect.
Bluetooth mouse or keyboard not recognized after reboot on macOS (Intel- based Mac) – FileVault****
If your Bluetooth mouse or keyboard does not reconnect after a reboot at the
login screen and only reconnects after the login, this might be related to
FileVault encryption.
When FileVault is enabled, Bluetooth mice and keyboards will only re-connect
after login.
Potential solutions:
1. If your Logitech device came with a USB receiver, using it will solve the
issue.
2. Use your MacBook keyboard and trackpad to login.
3. Use a USB keyboard or mouse to login.
Note: This issue is fixed from macOS 12.3 or later on M1. Users with an older
version might still experience it.
Logitech mouse AssistiveTouch pointer support on iPadOS****
Moving a pointer on iPadOS
iPad OS 13.1 lets you use a mouse as a pointer with the AssistiveTouch
feature. This feature is intended to help people who have difficulty using the
touch screen, but it can also be useful for advanced users. For example:
Getting things done on the go
A Logitech mobile mouse such as MX Anywhere 2S can be a good addition to the Logitech
Slim Folio Pro Keyboard Case for productive sessions on the go. The mouse will be
quite efficient for text editing, scrolling in spreadsheets and navigating
between apps.
Working with multiple devices at your desk
Logitech multi-device keyboards and mice allow you to work on multiple
computers, and tablets, and switch between them with the press of a button.
You can start a report on your computer, and then switch to your iPad to write
a quick message.
Presenting from your iPad
When presenting with your iPad connected to a large screen, Logitech Spotlight Presentation Remote lets you control your slides and point out precise areas of focus in your presentation by moving the iPadOS pointer. (Note: Logitech Presentation software cannot be installed on iPadOS. The Spotlight effect and other software-enabled features are not available on iPad).
How does it work?
The pointer looks like a circle, designed to simulate the touch of a finger.
You can use the mouse as if you moved a finger on the screen. Clicking will be
like tapping the screen with the finger.
The mouse can be connected using Bluetooth or the wireless USB dongle using a
USB adapter. You will need to enable AssistiveTouch in the Accessibility
settings. See more setup details below.
Which Logitech mice are supported?
Pointing, clicking, right-click and scrolling are supported on iPadOS 13.1 for
most Logitech Bluetooth mice. The supported mice are MX Master 3, MX Master
2S, MX Anywhere 2S, MX Vertical, MX Ergo, M720 Triathlon Mouse, M585, and M350
Pebble Mouse.
NOTE: Logitech Options software and software-related features are not
supported on iPadOS.
– Limitations
Enabling the pointer and the AssistiveTouch requires to go multiple levels
into the iPad settings. See the setup instructions below.
– iPadOS is enabling pointer movement as an AssistiveTouch feature. This means
that the behavior of the pointer will be like moving a finger on the screen,
not like using a cursor on a computer.
– Scrolling direction is fixed to “natural scrolling” and cannot be changed.
Scrolling doesn’t work in all applications.
Set up and use a Logitech mouse on iPad OS
Make sure you have iPadOS installed on your iPad iPadOS can be installed on
the following devices:
– All iPad Pros
– iPad (5th and 6th generation)
– iPad mini (5th generation)
– iPad mini 4
– iPad Air (3rd generation)
– iPad Air 2
Bluetooth Pairing
1. Turn on your mouse and do a long-press on the Bluetooth Easy-Switch
button.
2. The Bluetooth LED will start blinking quickly, indicating your mouse is in
discoverable mode.
3. Complete the pairing in the Bluetooth settings on your iPad.
Enable the pointer
The pointer is enabled through the AssistiveTouch feature in iPadOS settings.
To enable the pointer:
1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch.
Enable AssistiveTouch.
You should see the following appear on your screen:
Pointer circle
The pointer appears when the mouse is connected. You can move this pointer
with your mouse. When you click, it will act as a finger doing a tap on the
screen
AssistiveTouch button
This is a shortcut to the AssistiveTouch top-level menu and allows you to go
to the home screen.
Get the most out of your mouse on iPadOS
Mouse button mapping
By default, the mouse buttons are assigned to the following actions:
Pointer Settings
You can change the tracking speed of the pointer:
You can also customize the size and color of the pointer:
Customize the mouse buttons
You can customize the actions that will be associated with the different mouse
buttons:
1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Devices.
2. Select the connected device you want to customize.
You can also customize additional buttons to use the “Back” and “Forward” buttons of your Logitech Mouse to do things like showing Notifications or using the Dock.
Using the on-screen keyboard
Most of our mice have advanced buttons that are recognized by the system as
keyboard shortcuts. Due to this, when a mouse is connected, the system
believes that an external keyboard is also connected and the on-screen
keyboard will disappear.
If you don’t use an external keyboard and want to keep using the on-screen
keyboard, make sure that Show Onscreen Keyboard is enabled.
Cleaning your Logitech device****
In the event your Logitech device needs cleaning we have some recommendations:
Before You Clean
– If your device is cabled, please unplug your device from your computer
first.
– If your device has user-replaceable batteries, please remove the batteries.
– Be sure to switch off your device and then wait 5-10 seconds before starting
to clean.
– Don’t put cleaning liquids directly on your device.
– For devices that are not waterproof, please keep moisture to a minimum and
avoid any liquid dripping or seeping into the device
– When using cleaning sprays, spray the cloth and wipe — do not spray the
device directly. Never submerge the device in a liquid, cleaning or otherwise.
– Don’t use bleach, acetone/nail polish remover, strong solvents, or
abrasives.
Cleaning Keyboards
– To clean the keys, use regular tap water to lightly moisten a soft, lint-
free cloth and gently wipe down the keys.
– Use compressed air to remove any loose debris and dust between the keys. If
you do not have compressed air available, you could also use cold-air from a
hair-dryer.
– You can also use fragrance-free disinfecting wipes, fragrance-free anti-
bacterial wet wipes, makeup removing tissue, or alcohol swabs containing less
than 25% concentration of alcohol.
– Don’t use bleach, acetone/nail polish remover, strong solvents, or
abrasives.
Cleaning Mice or Presentation Devices
– Use tap water to lightly moisten a soft, lint-free cloth and gently wipe
down the device.
– Use lens cleaner to lightly moisten a soft, lint-free cloth and gently wipe
down your device.
– You can also use fragrance-free disinfecting wipes, fragrance-free anti-
bacterial wet wipes, makeup removing tissue, or alcohol swabs containing less
than 25% concentration of alcohol.
– Don’t use bleach, acetone/nail polish remover, strong solvents, or
abrasives.
Cleaning Headsets
– Plastic parts (headband, mic boom, etc.): it is recommended to use
fragrance-free disinfecting wipes, fragrance-free anti-bacterial wet wipes,
makeup-removing tissue, or alcohol swabs containing less than 25%
concentration of alcohol.
– Leatherette earpads: it is recommended to use fragrance-free disinfecting
wipes, fragrance-free anti-bacterial wet wipes, or make-up removal tissue.
Alcohol wipes can be used on a limited basis.
– For the braided cable: it is recommended to use anti-bacterial wet wipes.
When wiping cables and cords, grip the cord mid-way and pull towards the
product. Don’t forcefully pull the cable away from the product or away from
the computer.
– Don’t use bleach, acetone/nail polish remover, strong solvents, or
abrasives.
Cleaning Webcams
– Use tap water to lightly moisten a soft, lint-free cloth and gently wipe
down the device.
– Use lens cleaner to lightly moisten a soft, lint-free cloth and gently wipe
down the webcam lens.
– Don’t use bleach, acetone/nail polish remover, strong solvents, or
abrasives.
If Your Device Still Isn’t Clean
– In most cases, you can use isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) or fragrance-
free anti-bacterial wipes and apply more pressure when cleaning. Before using
rubbing alcohol or wipes, we suggest you test it first in an inconspicuous
area to make sure it doesn’t cause discoloration or remove any printing on
your device.
– If you’re still not able to get your device clean, please consider
contacting
us.
COVID-19
Logitech encourages users to properly sanitize their products in accordance
with guidelines put out by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease
Control guidelines.
Backup device settings to the cloud in Logitech Options+****
INTRODUCTION
This feature on Logi Options+ allows you to backup the customization of your
Options+ supported device automatically to the cloud after creating an
account. If you are planning to use your device on a new computer or wish to
go back to your old settings on the same computer, log into your Options+
account on that computer and fetch the settings you want from a backup to set
up your device and get going.
HOW IT WORKS
When you are logged into Logi Options+ with a verified account, your device
settings are automatically backed up to the cloud by default. You can manage
the settings and the backups from the Backups tab under More settings of your
device (as shown):
Manage settings and backups by clicking on More > Backups:
AUTOMATIC BACKUP OF SETTINGS — if the Automatically create backups of
settings for all devices checkbox is enabled, any settings you have or
modify for all of your devices on that computer are backed up to the cloud
automatically. The checkbox is enabled by default. You can disable it if you
don’t want the settings of your devices to be backed up automatically.
CREATE A BACKUP NOW — this button allows you to backup your current
device settings now, if you need to fetch them later.
RESTORE SETTINGS FROM BACKUP — this button lets you view and restore all
the available backups you have for that device that are compatible with that
computer, as shown above.
The settings for a device are backed up for every computer that you have your
device connected to and have Logi Options+ that you are logged into. Every
time you make some modifications to your device settings, they get backed up
with that computer name. The backups can be differentiated based on the
following:
– Name of the computer. (Ex. John’s Work Laptop)
– Make and/or model of the computer. (Ex. Dell Inc., Macbook Pro (13-inch) and
so on)
– The time when the backup was made
The desired settings can then be selected and restored accordingly.
WHAT SETTINGS GET BACKED UP
– Configuration of all the buttons of your mouse
– Configuration of all the keys of your keyboard
– Point & Scroll settings of your mouse
– Any application-specific settings of your device
WHAT SETTINGS ARE NOT BACKED UP
– Flow settings
– Options+ app settings
Logitech Options permission prompts on macOS Monterey, macOS Big Sur, macOS Catalina, and macOS Mojave****
Download the latest
version of Logitech Options software.
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Logitech Options permission prompts on macOS Monterey and macOS Big Sur****
For official macOS Monterey and macOS Big Sur support, please upgrade to the
latest version of Logitech Options (9.40 or later).
Starting with macOS Catalina (10.15), Apple has a new policy that requires
user permission for our Options software for the following features:
– Bluetooth Privacy prompt needs to be accepted to connect Bluetooth
devices through Options.
– Accessibility access is needed for scrolling, gesture button,
back/forward, zoom, and several other features.
– Input monitoring access is needed for all the features enabled by the
software such as scrolling, gesture button, and back/forward among others for
devices connected via Bluetooth.
– Screen recording access is needed to capture screenshots using a
keyboard or a mouse.
– System Events access is needed for the Notifications feature and
Keystroke assignments under different applications.
– Finder access is needed for the Search feature.
– System Preferences access if needed for launching Logitech Control
Center (LCC) from Options.
Bluetooth Privacy prompt
When an Options supported device is connected with Bluetooth/Bluetooth Low
Energy, launching the software for the first time will show the below pop-up
for Logi Options and Logi Options Daemon:
Once you click OK , you will be prompted to enable the checkbox for Logi
Options in Security & Privacy > Bluetooth.
When you enable the checkbox, you will see a prompt to Quit & Reopen.
Click on Quit & Reopen for the changes to take effect.
Once the Bluetooth Privacy settings are enabled for both Logi Options and Logi Options Daemon, the Security & Privacy tab will appear as shown:
Accessibility Access
Accessibility access is needed for most of our basic features such as
scrolling, gesture button functionality, volume, zoom, and so on. The first
time you use any feature that requires accessibility permission, you’ll be
presented with the following prompt:
To provide access:
1. Click Open System Preferences.
2. In System Preferences, click the lock at the bottom left corner to unlock.
3. In the right panel, check the boxes for Logitech Options and
Logitech Options Daemon.
If you already clicked Deny , follow these steps to manually allow
access:
1. Launch System Preferences.
2. Click Security & Privacy, then click the Privacy tab.
3. In the left panel, click Accessibility and then follow steps 2-3
above.
Input Monitoring Access
Input monitoring access is needed when devices are connected using Bluetooth
for all features enabled by the software such as scrolling, gesture button,
and back/forward to work. The following prompts will be displayed when access
is needed:
1. Click Open System Preferences.
2. In System Preferences, click the lock at the bottom left corner to unlock.
3. In the right panel, check the boxes for Logitech Options and
Logitech Options Daemon.
4. After you check the boxes, select Quit Now to restart the application and allow the changes to take effect.
If you already clicked Deny , please do the following to allow access
manually:
1. Launch System Preferences.
2. Click Security & Privacy, and then click the Privacy tab.
3. In the left panel, click Input Monitoring and then follow steps 2-4 from
above.
Screen Recording Access
Screen recording access is needed to capture screenshots using any supported
device. You’ll be presented with the prompt below when you first use the
screen capture feature:
1. Click Open System Preferences.
2. In System Preferences, click the lock at the bottom left corner to unlock.
3. In the right panel, check the box for Logitech Options Daemon.
4. Once you check the box, select Quit Now to restart the application and allow the changes to take effect.
If you already clicked Deny , use the following steps to allow access
manually:
1. Launch System Preferences.
2. Click Security & Privacy, then click the Privacy tab.
3. In the left panel, click on Screen Recording and follow steps 2-4
from above.
System Events prompts
If a feature requires access to a specific item like System Events or Finder,
you will see a prompt the first time you use this feature. Please note that
this prompt appears only once to request access for a specific item. If you
deny access, all the other features that need access to the same item will not
work and another prompt will not be shown.
Please click OK to allow access for Logitech Options Daemon so that you can continue to use these features.
If you already clicked on Don’t Allow , use the following steps to allow
access manually:
1. Launch System Preferences.
2. Click Security & Privacy.
3. Click the Privacy tab.
4. In the left panel, click Automation and then check the boxes under
Logitech Options Daemon to provide access. If you are unable to interact
with the checkboxes, please click the lock icon on the bottom left corner and
then check the boxes.
NOTE: If a feature still doesn’t work after you grant access, please reboot the system.
Logitech Options permission prompts on macOS Catalina****
For official macOS Catalina support, please upgrade to the latest version of
Logitech Options (8.02 or later).
Starting with macOS Catalina (10.15), Apple has a new policy that requires
user permission for our Options software for the following features:
Accessibility access is needed for scrolling, gesture button,
back/forward, zoom and several other features
Input monitoring (new) access is needed for all the features enabled by
the software such as scrolling, gesture button and back/forward among others
for devices connected via Bluetooth
Screen recording (new) access is needed to capture screenshots using a
keyboard or a mouse
System Events access is needed for Notifications feature and Keystroke
assignments under different applications
Finder access is needed for the Search feature
System Preferences access if needed for launching Logitech Control
Center (LCC) from Options
Accessibility Access
Accessibility access is needed for most of our basic features like scrolling,
gesture button functionality, volume, zoom, and so on. The first time you use
any feature that requires accessibility permission, you’ll be presented with
the following prompt:
To provide access:
1. Click Open System Preferences.
2. In System Preferences , click the lock at the bottom left corner to
unlock.
3. In the right panel, check the boxes for Logitech Options and
Logitech Options Daemon.
If you already clicked ‘Deny’, do the following to allow access manually:
1. Launch System Preferences.
2. Click Security & Privacy, then click the Privacy tab.
3. In the left panel, click Accessibility and then follow steps 2-3
above.
Input Monitoring Access
Input monitoring access is needed when devices are connected using Bluetooth
for all features enabled by the software such as scrolling, gesture button and
back/forward to work. The following prompts will be displayed when access is
needed:
1. Click Open System Preferences.
2. In System Preferences , click the lock at the bottom left corner to
unlock.
3. In the right panel, check the boxes for Logitech Options and
Logitech Options Daemon.
4. After you check the boxes, select Quit Now to restart the application and allow the changes to take effect.
If you already clicked ‘Deny’, please do the following to allow access
manually:
1. Launch System Preferences.
2. Click Security & Privacy, and then click the Privacy tab.
3. In the left panel, click Input Monitoring and then follow steps 2-4
from above.
Screen Recording Access
Screen recording access is needed to capture screenshots using any supported
device. You’ll be presented with the prompt below when you first use the
screen capture feature.
1. Click Open System Preferences.
2. In System Preferences , click the lock at the bottom left corner to
unlock.
3. In the right panel, check the box for Logitech Options Daemon.
4. Once you check the box, select Quit Now to restart the application
and allow the changes to take effect.
If you already clicked ‘Deny’, use the following steps to allow access
manually:
1. Launch System Preferences.
2. Click Security & Privacy, then click the Privacy tab.
3. In the left panel, click on Screen Recording and follow steps 2-4
from above.
System Events prompts
If a feature requires access to a specific item like System Events or Finder,
you will see a prompt the first time you use this feature. Please note that
this prompt appears only once to request access for a specific item. If you
deny access, all the other features that need access to the same item will not
work and another prompt will not be shown.
Please click on OK to allow access for Logitech Options Daemon so that you can continue to use these features.
If you already clicked on Don’t Allow, use the following steps to allow access
manually:
1. Launch System Preferences.
2. Click Security & Privacy.
3. Click the Privacy tab.
4. In the left panel, click Automation and then check the boxes under
Logitech Options Daemon to provide access. If you are unable to interact
with the checkboxes, please click the lock icon on the bottom left corner and
then check the boxes.
NOTE: If a feature still doesn’t work after you grant access, please reboot
the system.
– Click here for
information on macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave permissions on Logitech Control
Center.
– Click here for
information on macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave permissions on Logitech
Presentation software.
Logitech Options permission prompts on macOS Mojave****
or official macOS Mojave support, please upgrade to the latest version of Logitech Options (6.94 or later).
Starting with macOS Mojave (10.14), Apple has a new policy that requires user permission for our Options software for the following features:
– Accessibility access is needed for scrolling, gesture button, back/forward,
zoom and several other features
– Notifications feature and keystroke assignments under different applications
need access to System Events
– Search feature needs access to Finder
– Launching Logitech Control Center (LCC) from Options requires access to
System Preferences
The following are the user permissions the software needs for you to get complete functionality for your Options-supported mouse and/or keyboard.
Accessibility Access
Accessibility access is needed for most of our basic features like scrolling,
gesture button functionality, volume, zoom, and so on. The first time you use
any feature that requires accessibility permission, you’ll see a prompt as
shown below.
Click Open System Preferences and then turn on the checkbox for Logitech Options Daemon.
In case you clicked Deny , use the following steps to allow access
manually:
1. Launch System Preferences.
2. Click on Security & Privacy.
3. Click the Privacy tab.
4. In the left panel, click on Accessibility and check the boxes under
Logitech Options Daemon to provide access (as shown below). If you are unable
to interact with the checkboxes, please click the lock icon on the bottom left
corner and then check the boxes.
System Events prompts
If a feature requires access to any specific item such as System Events or
Finder, you will see a prompt (similar to the screenshot below) the first time
you use this feature. Please note that this prompt appears only once,
requesting access for a specific item. If you deny access, all the other
features that need access to the same item will not work and another prompt
will not be shown.
Click OK to allow access for Logitech Options Daemon so that you can continue to use these features.
In case you clicked Don’t Allow , use the following steps to allow access
manually:
1. Launch System Preferences.
2. Click Security & Privacy.
3. Click the Privacy tab.
4. In the left panel, click Automation and then check the boxes under
Logitech Options Daemon to provide access (as shown below). If you are unable
to interact with the checkboxes, please click the lock icon on the bottom left
corner and then check the boxes.
NOTE: If a feature still doesn’t work after you grant access, please reboot the system.
Flow network setup check for Mac****
If you are having difficulty establishing a connection between two computers
for Flow, follow these steps:
1. Check both systems are connected to the internet:
– On each computer, open a web browser and check the internet connection by
navigating to a webpage.
2. Check that both computers are connected to the same network:
– Open the Terminal: For Mac, open your Applications folder, then open
the Utilities folder. Open the Terminal application.
– In the Terminal, type: Ifconfig
– Check and note the IP address and Subnet mask. Make sure that both
systems are in the same Subnet.
3. Ping the systems by IP address and make sure that ping works:Open the
Terminal and type ping
– Ports used for Flow:
TCP : 59866
UDP : 59867,59868
1. Open the Terminal and type the following cmd to show the ports in use:
> sudo lsof +c15|grep IPv4
2. This is the expected result when Flow is using the default
ports:
NOTE: Normally Flow uses the default ports but if those ports are already in
use by another application Flow might use other ports.
3. Check that the Logitech Options Daemon is added automatically when Flow is
enabled:
– Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy
– In Security & Privacy go to the Firewall tab. Make sure the
Firewall is on, then click on Firewall Options. (NOTE: You may have to
click the lock in the bottom left corner to make changes which will prompt you
to enter the account password.)
NOTE: On macOS, the firewall default settings automatically allow ports opened
by signed apps through the firewall. As Logi Options is signed it should be
added automatically without prompting the user.
4. This is the expected result: The two “Automatically allow” options are
checked by default. The “Logitech Options Daemon” in the list box is added
automatically when Flow is enabled.
5. If Logitech Options Daemon is not there, try the following:Uninstall
Logitech Options
– Reboot your Mac
– Install Logitech Options again
6. Disable Antivirus and reinstall:
– Try disabling your Antivirus program first, then reinstall Logitech Options.
– Once Flow is working, re-enable your Antivirus program.
Compatible Antivirus Programs
Antivirus Program | Flow discovery & Flow |
---|---|
Norton | OK |
McAfee | OK |
AVG | OK |
Kaspersky | OK |
Eset | OK |
Avast | OK |
ZoneAlarm | Not Compatible |
Resolve Bluetooth Wireless issues on macOS****
These troubleshooting steps go from easy to more advanced.
Please follow the steps in order and check if the device works after each
step.
Make sure you have the latest version of macOS
Apple is regularly improving the way macOS handles Bluetooth devices.
Click here for instructions on how
to update macOS.
Make sure you have the right Bluetooth parameters
1. Navigate to the Bluetooth preference pane in System Preferences :
– Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Bluetooth
2. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned On.
3. In the bottom-right corner of the Bluetooth Preference window, click
Advanced.
4. Make sure all three options are checked:
– Open Bluetooth Setup Assistant at startup if no keyboard is detected
– Open Bluetooth Setup Assistant at startup if no mouse or trackpad is
detected
– Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer
NOTE: These options ensure that Bluetooth-enabled devices can wake your Mac
and that the OS Bluetooth Setup Assistant will launch if a Bluetooth keyboard,
mouse or trackpad is not detected as connected to your Mac.
5. Click OK.
Restart the Mac Bluetooth Connection on your Mac
1. Navigate to the Bluetooth preference pane in System Preferences:
2. Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Bluetooth
3. Click Turn Bluetooth Off.
4. Wait a few seconds, and then click Turn Bluetooth On.
5. Check to see if the Logitech Bluetooth device is working. If not, go to
the next steps.
Remove your Logitech device from the list of devices and try to pair
again
1. Navigate to the Bluetooth preference pane in System Preferences:
– Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Bluetooth
2. Locate your device in the Devices list, and click on the “ x ”
to remove it.
3. Re-pair your device by following the procedure described here.
Disable the hand-off feature
In some cases, disabling the iCloud hand-off functionality can help.
1. Navigate to the General preference pane in System Preferences:
– Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > General
2. Make sure Handoff is unchecked.
Reset the Mac’s Bluetooth settings
WARNING: This will reset your Mac, and cause it to forget all of the Bluetooth devices you have ever used. You will need to re-configure each device.
1. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled and that you can see the Bluetooth icon in
the Mac Menu Bar at the top of the screen. (You’ll need to check the box
Show Bluetooth in menu bar in the Bluetooth preferences).
2. Hold down the Shift and Option keys, and then click the
Bluetooth icon in the Mac Menu Bar.
3. The Bluetooth menu will appear, and you will see additional hidden items
in the drop-down menu. Select Debug and then Remove all devices.
This clears the Bluetooth device table and you’ll then need to reset the
Bluetooth system.
4. Hold down the Shift and Option keys again, click on the
Bluetooth menu and select Debug > Reset the Bluetooth Module.
5. You will now need to repair all your Bluetooth devices following standard
Bluetooth pairing procedures.
To re-pair your Logitech Bluetooth device:
NOTE: Make sure all your Bluetooth devices are on and have enough battery life
before you re-pair them.
When the new Bluetooth Preference file is created, you’ll need to re-pair all your Bluetooth devices with your Mac. Here’s how:
1. If the Bluetooth Assistant starts up, follow the onscreen instructions and
you should be ready to go. If the Assistant doesn’t appear, go to Step 3.
2. Click Apple > System Preferences , and select the Bluetooth
Preference pane.
3. Your Bluetooth devices should be listed with a Pair button next to each
unpaired device. Click Pair to associate each Bluetooth device with your
Mac.
4. Check to see if the Logitech Bluetooth device is working. If not, go to
the next steps.
Delete your Mac’s Bluetooth Preference List
The Mac’s Bluetooth Preference List may be corrupted. This preference list
stores all the Bluetooth devices pairings and their current states. If the
list is corrupted, you’ll need to remove your Mac’s Bluetooth Preference List
and re-pair your device.
NOTE: This will delete all pairing for your Bluetooth devices from your computer, not just Logitech devices.
1. Click Apple > System Preferences , and select the Bluetooth
Preference pane.
2. Click Turn Bluetooth Off.
3. Open a Finder window and navigate to the
/YourStartupDrive/Library/Preferences folder. Press Command-Shift-G on
your keyboard and enter /Library/Preferences in the box.
Typically this will be in /Macintosh HD/Library/Preferences. If you
changed the name of your startup drive, then the first part of the pathname
above will be that [Name]; for example, [Name]/Library/Preferences.
4. With the Preferences folder open in the Finder, look for the file called
com.apple.Bluetooth.plist. This is your Bluetooth Preference List. This
file could be corrupted and cause problems with your Logitech Bluetooth
device.
5. Select the com.apple.Bluetooth.plist file and drag it to the
desktop.
NOTE: This will create a backup file on your desktop if you ever want to go
back to the original setup. At any point, you can drag this file back to the
Preferences folder.
6. In the Finder window that is open to the
/YourStartupDrive/Library/Preferences folder, right-click the
com.apple.Bluetooth.plist file and select Move to Trash from the
pop-up menu.
7. If you are asked for an administrator password to move the file to the
trash, enter the password and click OK.
8. Close any open applications, then restart your Mac.
9. Re-pair your Logitech Bluetooth device.
Difference between M585 Multi-Device and M590 Multi-Device Silent****
The difference between the M585 and M590 is:
– The M585 Multi-Device mouse uses switches that provide an audible “click”.
These give you a cue to confirm left and right clicks.
– The M590 Multi-Device Silent mouse uses silent switches, with a smooth
tactile feedback. The audio cue when left and right buttons are used is nearly
silent.
Use the M585/ M590 mouse with two different Unifying receivers****
If you have a spare Logitech Unifying receiver, your mouse can connect to two receivers, one for each of the two provided channels. Plug the receiver into a working USB port and follow the instructions for connecting to a Unifying receiver in the Logitech Options software. You can determine if your receiver is Unifying by this logo:
If you don’t have Logitech Options, you can download it from your product’s Download page.
M585/ M590 Bluetooth connection does not work on Windows 7 computer****
Your mouse uses Bluetooth low energy (LE) technology and is not compatible with Windows 7 computers that don’t support Bluetooth Smart. Some software features may not appear on Logitech Options when connected to Windows 7 over Bluetooth LE.
Your mouse is compatible with Windows 8 computers that support Bluetooth Smart.
If you aren’t sure if your computer supports Bluetooth LE technology, please contact the computer manufacturer. You can always use your M585 or M590 with the Logitech Unifying receiver that comes with the mouse.
Customize desktop layout with Logitech Flow****
You can customize the layout of your computers in Logitech Flow. Here’s how:
1. Open Logitech Options and select the Flow tab.
2. Rearrange your computer setup to match your desktop layout by dragging the
screens displayed in the right panel and dropping them to the desired
position.
NOTE: Logitech Flow supports two or three computers.
3. To switch how your mouse flows to the other screen, click on the blue
screen and drag it to the right until the white screen is on the left, as
shown below.
Determine if Logitech Flow is enabled****
The status icon lets you quickly know the status of your Logitech Flow setup and transfer progress. It also allows you to quickly disable and re-enable Logitech Flow. The icon will change depending on the current status:
PC Status Icons
| | |
---|---|---|---
Logitech Flow is enabled and the mouse is connected to this computer.
|
Logitech Flow is enabled and the mouse is connected to another computer.
|
Logitech Flow is disabled. You won’t be able to automatically switch or
transfer content across computers.
|
Logitech Flow encountered a problem and is not working properly. Check to
make sure your computers are connected to the same network.
Mac Status Icons
| | |
---|---|---|---
Logitech Flow is enabled and the mouse is connected to this computer.
|
Logitech Flow is enabled and the mouse is connected to another computer.
|
Logitech Flow is disabled. You won’t be able to automatically switch or
transfer content across computers.
|
Logitech Flow encountered a problem and is not working properly. Check to
make sure your computers are connected to the same network.
Move from one screen to another with Logitech Flow****
There are a couple of ways to switch between computers:
– Move your mouse to the edge of your screen to the right (or left if you have
changed the order of your screens), and you should automatically flow over
into the screen of your second computer.
– Hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard and move the mouse cursor to the
edge of the screen. See Control screen switching with Logitech
Flow for more
information.
Logitech Flow status icons****
The status icon provides a lot of functionality and allows you to quickly know the status of your Logitech Flow setup, including the active screen.
The Status icon can be found on the bottom right-hand of your computer screen as a small mouse icon. The icons appear as follows, depending on your operating system:
Windows 7:
Windows 10:
Mac:
For more information on what the status icons mean, please see Determine if Logitech Flow is enabled.
Control screen switching with Logitech Flow****
To have more control when switching screens, you can enable the “Hold Ctrl and move to the edge” option in Logitech Options.
To enable Hold Ctrl and move to the edge :
1. Open Logitech Options and select the Flow tab.
2. To change the way you move between screens, click the drop-down arrow
under Switch between computers and select Hold Ctrl and move to the
edge.
This way, you’ll only switch screens when you press Ctrl and reach the
designated edge.
Copy and paste an image from a presentation on one computer to a presentation on another****
Copy and pasting using Logitech Flow depend on the applications. If it’s a standard file format, such as JPG or PNG, you should be able to copy an image from a presentation on computer A to a presentation on computer B.
When you copy and paste content using Flow the image will be transferred over your network to the clipboard on the other computer.
If the application that’s receiving the image supports that file format you should be able to paste it.
Unable to open files transferred using Logitech Flow on another computer****
Logitech Flow can transfer text, images, and files across computers using the clipboard. This means you can copy content from one machine, switch to another computer and paste your copied content.
If you do not have an application on the computer you have copied the content to that can open that file, the file might not be recognized by your operating system.
Use Logitech Flow to copy an application on one device to the same application on another device****
Logitech Flow lets you copy from an application on one device and paste into another device. You can copy and paste text, files, and images.
Logitech Flow does not modify the content copied, so the success of the copy and paste depends on the application. If the content that was copied from the application on the first computer is supported by the application on the second, then you should be able to copy the content from one device to another device when both have the same application (including application version).
Set up and enable Logitech Flow for use with a mouse****
You’ll need to first make sure your mouse is compatible with Logitech Flow. You can find the list of supported devices here.
To set up Logitech Flow:
– Download and install Logitech Options on the computers you want to use Flow
on. You can get Logitech Options from your product’s Download page.
NOTE: Logitech Options must be installed and Flow enabled on all the computers
that you want to use Flow on.
– Pair your mouse using Bluetooth or the Unifying receiver to other computers
— Logitech Flow uses Logitech Easy-Switch™ technology to switch between the
computers in your Logitech Flow configuration. See Connect your Logitech
Bluetooth device for
more information.
NOTE: You’ll need to pair your mouse with the computers that you want to use
Flow on before you can enable Flow.
– Connect the computers to the same network — make sure all your computers are connected to the same wireless or wired network. In office environments, where network ports can be blocked, you might need to talk to your network administrator if Logitech Flow cannot establish a connection.
To enable Logitech Flow:
When you enable Logitech Flow your computer will find other computers on the
network that are paired to the same mouse. You’ll need to wait for the
connection process to take place before you can start using Flow. If auto-
discovery cannot find other computers on your network, make sure that Logitech
Flow is enabled on your other computer(s). You’ll need to have an active
internet connection for the initial connection to be established.
1. Click Enable Flow to initialize the connection between your Flow
computers.
2. After you enable Logitech Flow, it will automatically search for another
computer.
3. Once your connection is successful, click Continue to start using
Logitech Flow.
Logitech Flow doesn’t work on the login screen or when computer goes into sleep mode****
Logitech Flow relies on your network connection to automatically find other computers during setup and switch between computers and transfer content across them.
Depending on your computer settings your network connection might be disabled while your computer is sleeping and Logitech Flow might stop running.
If you have a problem with Logitech Flow when your computer goes to sleep or
when you need to log in, check the following:
– Make sure your computer is awake and that you are logged in. You must be
logged into the computer for Flow to work.
– You’re logged into the computer you want to use Logitech Flow on.
– Verify that your network connection is established — wireless or wired.
System Extension Blocked message when installing Logitech Options or LCC****
Starting with macOS High Sierra (10.13), Apple has a new policy that requires
user approval for all KEXT (driver) loading. You may see a “System Extension
Blocked” prompt (shown below) during the installation of Logitech Options or
Logitech Control Center (LCC).
If you see this message, you’ll need to approve the loading of the KEXT
manually so that your device drivers can be loaded and you can continue to use
its functionality with our software. To allow KEXT loading, please open
System Preferences and navigate to the Security & Privacy section.
On the General tab, you should see a message and an Allow button,
as shown below. In order to load the drivers, click Allow. You may need
to reboot your system so the drivers are properly loaded and the functionality
of your mouse is restored.
NOTE: As set by the system, the Allow button is only available for 30 minutes. If it has been longer than that since you installed LCC or Logitech Options, please restart your system to see the Allow button under the Security & Privacy section of System Preferences.
NOTE: If you don’t allow KEXT loading, all devices supported by LCC will not
be detected by software. For Logitech Options, you need to perform this
operation if you’re using following devices:
– T651 Rechargeable trackpad
– Solar Keyboard K760
– K811 Bluetooth keyboard
– T630/T631 Touch mouse
– Bluetooth Mouse M557/M558
Logitech Options issues when Secure Input is enabled****
Ideally, Secure Input should only be enabled while the cursor is active in a
sensitive information field, such as when you enter a password, and should be
disabled right after you leave the password field. However, some applications
may leave the Secure Input state enabled. In that case, you may experience the
following issues with devices supported by Logitech Options:
– When the device is paired in Bluetooth mode, it’s either not detected by
Logitech Options or none of the software-assigned features work (basic device
functionality will continue to work, however).
– When the device is paired in Unifying mode, it’s not possible to perform
keystroke assignments.
If you encounter these issues, check to see if Secure Input is enabled on your
system. Do following:
1. Launch Terminal from /Applications/Utilities folder.
2. Type the following command in Terminal and press Enter :ioreg -l -d 1
-w 0 | grep SecureInput
– If the command returns back no information, then Secure Input is not enabled on the system.
– If the command returns back some information, then look for
“kCGSSessionSecureInputPID”=xxxx. The number xxxx points to the Process ID
(PID) of the application that has Secure Input enabled:
1. Launch Activity Monitor from /Applications/Utilities folder.
2. Search for PID which has secure input enabled.
Once you know which application has Secure Input enabled, close that
application to resolve the issues with Logitech Options.
Logitech Flow****
Introduction to Logitech Flow
Logitech Flow allows you to automatically switch between computers by moving
your mouse cursor to the edge of the screen. You can also copy and paste text,
images, and files between your computers. If you have a supported Logitech
keyboard, your keyboard can follow your mouse, giving you total control.
Setting-up Logitech Flow
Enabling Logitech Flow is quick and easy. To set-up Logitech Flow:
– Download and Install Logitech Options — download Logitech Options and
install it on your computers.
– Pair your mouse to other computers — Logitech Flow uses Logitech Easy-
Switch™ technology to switch between your computers. You need to pair your
mouse via Unifying or Bluetooth to your computers. You can use two or three
different computers on your Logitech Flow configuration.
– Connect computers to the same network — make sure all your computers
are connected to the same wireless or wired network. On office environments,
where network ports can be blocked, you might need to talk to your network
administrator in case Logitech Flow cannot establish a connection.
– Enable Logitech Flow — when you enable Logitech Flow your computer will
find other computers on the network that are paired to the same mouse, please
wait for the connection process to take place so you can start using Logitech
Flow. If auto-discovery cannot find other computers on your network, you might
need to enable Logitech Flow on your other computer(s) – make sure you have an
active internet connection for the initial connection to be established.
If you have problems during the setup process you can get more help on the
troubleshooting section of this document.
Using Logitech Flow
After setting up Logitech Flow, you can automatically switch just by moving
your mouse cursor to the edge of the screen. To change the behavior of
Logitech Flow to your specific needs you can access its preferences by opening
Logitech Options and selecting the Flow tab. You can also get to the Flow tab
by selecting the ‘Open Preferences’ option from the Logitech Flow status icon.
– Enable/Disable Switch — you can enable or disable Logitech Flow whenever you like. Your computer arrangement and preferences won’t be lost. This is ideal if you want to temporarily disable Logitech Flow.
Managing your computers
You can rearrange your computer setup to match your desktop layout by dragging
and dropping them to the desired position.
Logitech Flow supports two or three computers, depending on how many Easy-
Switch devices your mouse supports. You can add an additional computer by
clicking on the add computers button. Make sure to follow the setup process
for each computer before clicking the add computers button.
To get more details about the computers, to disable, and/or remove them, click
the (more) button.
Disable — temporarily disables a computer until you re-enable it. This
is ideal if you don’t want to temporarily automatically switch to this
computer.
Remove — permanently removes a computer from Logitech Flow. You won’t be
able to automatically switch to it. Your mouse will still be paired to your
computer, so you can still use your mouse’s Easy-Switch™ button to switch to
it.
Switch between computers
Move to the edge — switch between computers just by reaching the edge of
the screen.
Hold Ctrl and move to the edge — switch between computers by holding the
Ctrl key on your keyboard and moving to the edge of the screen with your mouse
cursor.
Screen Corners
Enabled — allows you to switch from the edge of the screen, including
the four screen corners.
Disabled — you won’t be able to switch to another computer from the four
corners of the screen. This setting is ideal if you tend to use your windows
maximized or if you have the Hot Corners feature enabled on your Mac.
Copy and Paste
With copy and paste enabled, you can copy text, images, and files from one
computer and paste it on another. Just copy the content you want on one
computer, switch to another computer using Logitech Flow, and paste the
content. Transferring content and files depends on your network speed. Large
sized images or files might take minutes to be transferred. You can follow the
progress of transfers from the status icon.
Note: Certain file types, which can be opened on one system, might not
be supported on another if the application that supports it is not installed.
Note: Dragging files from one computer to drop on another is not
supported by Logitech Flow.
Keyboard Link
With a compatible Logitech keyboard, you can have the best Logitech Flow
experience. If you have a Logitech Flow supported keyboard you’ll be able to
link it to your mouse so when you automatically switch to another computer
your keyboard will follow your mouse. Your keyboard will be available in the
drop-down list if it’s paired to your Logitech Flow computers.
Note: Make sure your keyboard is paired and listed as a device on
Logitech Options. In case it’s not listed, try switching between computers and
re-launching Logitech Options.
Logitech Flow supported keyboards: You can find a list of Logitech Flow
supported keyboards here.
Status icon
The status icon provides a lot of functionality and allows you to quickly know
the status of your Logitech Flow setup and transfer progress. It also allows
you to quickly disable and re-enable Logitech Flow. The icon will change
depending on the current status:
PC Status Icons
— Logitech Flow is enabled and the mouse is connected to this computer.
— Logitech Flow is enabled and the mouse is connected to another computer.
— Logitech Flow is disabled. You won’t be able to automatically switch or
transfer content across computers.
— Logitech Flow encountered a problem and is not working properly. Check to
make sure your computers are connected to the same network.
Mac Status Icons
— Logitech Flow is enabled and the mouse is connected to this computer.
— Logitech Flow is enabled and the mouse is connected to another computer.
— Logitech Flow is disabled. You won’t be able to automatically switch or
transfer content across computers.
— Logitech Flow encountered a problem and is not working properly. Check to
make sure your computers are connected to the same network.
Troubleshooting
I get a message saying that Logitech Flow was unable to find or establish
a connection to other computers, what can I do? Logitech Flow relies on your
network for its initial configuration and regular use. Follow the steps below
to start using Logitech Flow:
Step 1: Make sure your mouse shows up on Logitech Options on all
computers.
Step 2: Make sure that your computers are connected to the same network.
Step 3: Make sure that Logitech Options communication channel is not
blocked by any firewall or antivirus application.
Step 4: Make sure that you have working internet connection.
Step 5: Make sure that you have enabled Logitech Flow on all computers.
Note: Logitech Flow uses the network to link multiple (up to three)
computers and allow them to share a mouse and keyboard. To accomplish this,
Flow uses a few different techniques depending on your network configuration:
For computers on the same subnet that can ping each other using UDP
broadcasts, Flow uses a fixed UDP port (59867) to listen for and discover
other peers.
For those computers that are behind routers or firewalls, Flow uses a Logitech
cloud service to assist with peer discovery. This discovery technique uses TCP
port 443 to communicate with the server and UDP port 59868 to listen for pings
from peers.
Only certain device information are sent to the server and is sent and stored
encrypted for security. Once peers discover each other, they use TCP port
59866 to establish a secure peer network to send control data. All traffic
sent across this network is also encrypted for security purposes.
How do I pair my mouse to another computer?
To learn how to pair your mouse to different computers, please visit
Logitech’s support page to find specific
connection information for your device.
I keep switching to the other computer by mistake when I reach the edge
Enable the ‘Hold Ctrl and move to the edge’ option on Logitech Options. This
will allow you to have more control and switch only when your keyboard Ctrl
key is down and you reach the designated edge.
When my computer goes to sleep or it’s on the login screen, Logitech Flow
does not work. Why does that happen?
Logitech Flow relies on your network connection to automatically find other
computers during setup, switch between computers and transfer content across
them. Depending on your computer settings your network connection is disabled
while your computer is sleeping and Logitech Flow might not be running. To use
Logitech Flow make sure your computer is awake, you’re logged in and the
network connection is established.
I transfer certain files but I’m unable to open them on my other
computer?
Logitech Flow can transfer text, images, and files across computers using the
clipboard. This means you can copy content from one machine, switch to another
computer and paste the file. If you don’t have an application that can open
that file it might not be recognized by your operating system.
I have a keyboard paired to both computers but I don’t see my keyboard as
an option on the drop-down list, what should I do?
If you still continue to have issues, try restarting both computers and
enabling the Keyboard link on Logitech Options.
Step 1: Make sure that you have a Logitech Flow supported
keyboard.
Step 2: Make sure that the keyboard shows up in Logitech Options on all
your computers. Try switching between the computers using the Easy-Switch key
and restarting Logitech Options to make sure it’s connected. If you still
continue to have issues, try restarting both computers.
Can’t find the answer to your questions? Please visit Logitech’s
support page.
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