logitech MX Mini Mac Mechanical Keyboard User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- Logitech
Table of Contents
logitech MX Mini Mac Mechanical Keyboard
Getting Started – MX Mechanical Mini for Mac
DETAILED SETUP
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Make sure the keyboard is turned-on.
The channel 1 key on the keyboard should be blinking fast. If not, perform a long press (3 seconds). -
Choose how you want to connect-
Use the included wireless receiver
Plug the receiver into a USB port on your computer. -
Connect directly using Bluetooth
Open the bluetooth settings on your computer to complete the pairing.
Click here for more details on how to do this on your computer. If you experience issues with Bluetooth, click here for Bluetooth troubleshooting.
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Install Logitech Options+ Software
Download Logitech Options+ to use all the possibilities this keyboard has to offer. To download and learn more about the possibilities go to logitech.com/optionsplus .
The software is compatible with Windows and Mac.
PAIR TO A SECOND COMPUTER WITH EASY-SWITCH
Your mouse can be paired with up to three different computers using the Easy-
Switch button to change the channel.
- Select the channel you want and press and hold the Easy-Switch button for 3 seconds. This will put the keyboard in discoverable mode so that it can be seen by your computer. The LED will start blinking fast.
- Choose between two ways to connect your keyboard to your computer:
- Bluetooth : Open the Bluetooth settings on your computer to complete the pairing. More details here.
- USB receiver : Plug the receiver to a USB port, open Logitech Options+, and select: Add devices > Setup Unifying device, and follow the instructions.
- Once paired, a short press on the Easy-Switch button will allow you to switch channels.
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT
Product Overview
- Easy-Switch keys
- ON/OFF switch
- Battery status LED and ambient light sensor
- macOS layout
Battery Notification
- Your keyboard will let you know when it is running low. From 100% to 11% your LED will be green. From 10% and below, the LED will be red. You can continue typing for more than 500 hours without backlighting in a low battery.
- To charge your keyboard plug the USB-C cable at the top right corner. You can continue typing while it is charging.
NOTE : The cable is for charging purposes only.
Smart backlighting
Your keyboard has an embedded ambient light sensor that reads and adapts the level of backlighting accordingly.
| Vertical light reading under specific conditions | Backlight level |
|---|---|
| Low light – under 100 lux | L2 – 25% |
| Mid light – between 100 and 200 lux | L4 – 50% |
| High light – over 200 lux | L0 – no backlight* Backlight is turned OFF. |
Total backlight levels : eight.
You can change the backlight levels at any time. There are two exceptions — the backlight cannot be turned ON when:
- the room brightness is high
- when keyboard battery is low
Change backlighting effect
MX Mechanical has six different backlighting effects. By default the behavior
is static. To swap, you can press Fn + the lightbulb on your keyboard or
change it using the Logi Options+ software.
Software notifications
Install the software Logitech Options+ to get the most out of your keyboard.
You can find more information here.
Backlight level notifications
Change the backlight level and you’ll know in real time what level you have.
Backlighting disabled
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There are two factors that will disable backlighting
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When your keyboard has only 10% of battery left, when you try to enable backlighting, this message will appear. If you want backlight back, plug your keyboard to charge.
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When the environment around you is too bright, your keyboard will automatically disable backlighting to avoid using it when not needed. This will also allow you to use it longer with backlight in low light conditions. You will see this notification when you try to turn backlighting ON.
Low battery
When your keyboard reaches 10% of battery left, backlighting turns OFF and you
get a battery notification on screen.
keys switch
When you do Fn + Esc you swap between Media keys and F-Keys. We’ve added a
little notification so you know when you swapped.
NOTE : By default, the keyboard has direct access to Media Keys.
Logitech Flow
- You can work on multiple computers with your MX Mechanical. With a Flow-enabled Logitech mouse, such as MX Master 3S, you can work and type on multiple computers with the same mouse and keyboard using Logitech Flow technology.
- You can use the mouse cursor to move from one computer to the next. MX Mechanical will follow the mouse and switch computers at the same time. You can even copy and paste between computers. You will need to install Logitech Options+ software on both computers and follow these instructions.
- You can check for other Flow-enabled mice here.
References
- Logi Options+ (Plus): Customization App for Logitech Devices
- What is Logitech Flow and how do I set it up and troubleshoot it? – Logitech Support + Download
- Bluetooth troubleshooting for Logitech Bluetooth Mice, Keyboards and Presentation remotes – Logitech Support + Download
- Connect your Logitech Bluetooth device – Logitech Support + Download
- Logi Options+ (Plus): Customization App for Logitech Devices
- Logitech Flow Multi-Device Control and Easy File Sharing
- MX Master 3S Wireless Performance Mouse | Logitech