Logitech MX KEYS FOR MAC Advanced Wireless Illuminated Keyboard User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Logitech
Table of Contents
- Logitech MX KEYS FOR MAC Advanced Wireless Illuminated Keyboard User
- In the Box
- Compatibility
- Specs & Details
- Getting Started
- QUICK SETUP
- DETAILED SETUP
- PAIR TO A SECOND COMPUTER WITH EASY-SWITCH
- INSTALL SOFTWARE
- LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT
- Technical Specifications
- FAQ
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use MX Keys for Mac on Windows?****
- Pair to a second computer with Easy-Switch****
- How to enable direct access to F-keys****
- Keyboard backlight behavior when charging****
- Keyboard backlighting changes by itself****
- Keyboard backlight does not turn on****
- Connect new device to a USB receiver****
- Backup device settings to the cloud in Logitech Options+****
- Keyboard/Mice – Buttons or keys do not work correctly****
- Delay when typing****
- Unable to pair to Unifying receiver****
- USB receiver does not work or is not recognized****
- Flow network setup check for Mac****
- Resolve Bluetooth Wireless issues on macOS****
- Bluetooth troubleshooting for Logitech Bluetooth Mice, Keyboards
- Troubleshooting for power and charging Issues****
- Troubleshooting for connection issues****
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Logitech MX KEYS FOR MAC Advanced Wireless Illuminated Keyboard User
Manual
MX KEYS FOR MAC
In the Box
- Keyboard
- Unifying USB Receiver
- USB-C charging cable (USB-C to USB-C)
- User documentation
Compatibility
Unifying USB Receiver
- Required: Available USB Port
- macOS® 10.15 or later
Bluetooth
- Required: Bluetooth Low Energy
- macOS 10.15 or later
- iPadOS® 14 or later 5Device basic functions will be supported without software for other systems than Windows® and macOS
- iOS® 13.4 or later 6Device basic functions will be supported without software for other systems than Windows® and macOS
Requirements
- Internet connection for software download
- Logi Options+ software on macOS
- USB port or Bluetooth Low Energy Enabled device with keyboard support
Specs & Details
Dimensions
Keyboard
- Height : 5.18 in (131.63 mm)
- Width : 16.94 in (430.2 mm)
- Depth : 0.81 in (20.5 mm)
- Weight : 28.57 oz (810 g)
Unifying USB Receiver
- Height : 0.72 in (18.4 mm)
- Width : 0.57 in (14.4 mm)
- Depth : 0.26 in (6.6 mm)
- Weight : 0.07 oz (2 g)
Technical Specifications
Dual connectivity : Connect via the included Unifying USB Receiver or Bluetooth low energy
Easy-switch keys to connect up to three devices and easily switch between them
33 ft (10 meters) wireless range 3Wireless range may vary depending on operating environment and computer setup
Hand proximity sensors that turn the backlighting on
Ambient light sensors that adjust backlighting brightness
USB-C rechargeable. Full charge lasts 10 days – or 5 months with backlighting off 4Battery life may vary based on user and computing conditions
On/Off power switch
Caps Lock and Battery indicator lights
Compatible with Logitech Flow enabled mouse
Warranty Information
1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty
Part Number
- 920-009552
Getting Started
QUICK SETUP
Go to the interactive setup guide for quick interactive setup instructions.
If you want more in-depth information, go to the ‘Detailed Setup’ below.
DETAILED SETUP
- Make sure the keyboard is turned on.
The number 1 LED on the keyboard should blink quickly.
NOTE: If the LED is not blinking quickly, perform a long press (three seconds).
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Choose how you want to connect.
Important
FileVault is an encryption system available on some Mac computers. When enabled, it might prevent Bluetooth® devices from connecting with your computer if you have not yet logged in. If you have FileVault enabled, we recommend using a Logitech USB receiver to use your mouse. If you need more information, click here.-
Use the included wireless receiver:
Plug the receiver into a USB port on your computer. If you are working on a desktop, we recommend using the USB receiver. -
Connect 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 Logi Options+ Software
Download Logi Options+ to use all the possibilities this keyboard has to offer. To download and learn more, go to logitech.com/optionsplus.
PAIR TO A SECOND COMPUTER WITH EASY-SWITCH
Your keyboard 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 three seconds. This will put the keyboard in discoverable mode so that it can be seen by your computer. The LED will start blinking quickly.
- To connect your keyboard to your computer:
- Bluetooth: Open the Bluetooth settings on your computer to complete the pairing. You can find 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.
INSTALL SOFTWARE
Download Logi Options+ to use all the possibilities this keyboard has to offer. To download and learn more about the possibilities go to logitech.com/optionsplus.
Click here for the list of supported OS versions for Options+.
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT
**Product Overview
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1 – Mac layout
2 – Easy-Switch keys
3 – ON/OFF switch
4 – Battery status LED and ambient light sensor
Battery Status 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 when the battery is low.
Plug the USB-C cable at the top right corner of your keyboard. You can continue typing while it is charging.
Smart backlighting
Your keyboard has an embedded ambient light sensor that reads and adapts the level of backlighting accordingly.
Room brightness | Backlight level |
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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.
There are eight backlight levels.
You can change the backlight levels at any time, with two exceptions: the backlight cannot be turned ON when:
- The room brightness is high (above 200 lux)
- The keyboard battery is low (below 10%)
Software notifications
Install Logitech Options+ software to get the most out of your keyboard. Click logitech.com/optionsplus for more information.
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Backlight level notifications
Change the backlight level and to know in real-time what level you have. -
Backlighting disabled
There are two factors that will disable backlighting:
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.
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.
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Low battery
When your keyboard reaches 10% of battery left, backlighting turns OFF and you get a battery notification on the screen. -
F-Keys switch
Press Fn + Esc to swap between Media keys and F-Keys. We’ve added a notification to let you know you’ve swapped.
NOTE: By default, the keyboard has direct access to Media Keys.
Logitech Flow
You can work on multiple computers with your MX Keys keyboard. With a Flow- enabled Logitech mouse, such as MX Master 3, 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. The MX Keys keyboard will follow the mouse and switch computers at the same time. You can even copy and paste between computers. You will need to install Logi Options+ software on both computers and follow these instructions.
You can check which other mice are Flow enabled here.
Eject key functions
| Does nothing on its own
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| Dialog box for sleep, restart, and shutdown
| Sleep
| Restart
| Turn off
| Puts display to sleep but Mac is awake
Technical Specifications
General Product Information
Wireless (non-BlueTooth® & non-WiFi) Protocol| Dual connectivity:
Logitech USB receiver, 2.4 GHz wireless technology. (10 m)
Bluetooth® Low Energy technology
Bluetooth Protocol| Bluetooth Low Energy technology
Software Support (at release)| Logitech Options, Logitech Flow
OS/Platform Support (at release)| Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux (basic
support)
Apps Available (at release)| Logitech Options, Logitech Flow
System Requirements| Multi-OS Scheme
Bluetooth:
– macOS 10.15 or later
– iOS 9 or later
– iPadOS 13.4 or later
Unifying:
–macOS 10.15 or later
Product Dimensions
Component| Height| Length| Depth| Weight
Retail Box| 395 mm| 1475 mm| 450.05 mm|
Keyboard| 21 mm| 132 mm| 430 mm| 810 g
Palmrest| 8 mm| 67 mm| 430 mm| 180 g
Keyboard Specifications
Connection Type| Logitech Unifying USB receiver and Bluetooth Low Energy
Backlighting| Yes
Keyboard Type| Scissor keys
Durability (keypresses)| Function keys: 5 million
Standard keys: 10 million
Actuation force (g / ounce)| 60 g
Total Travel Distance (mm / inch)| 1.8 mm
Materials used | Plastic
Battery Details | 1500 mAh
Battery Life (rechargeable) | 10 days with backlight
5 months without backlight
Corded or Wireless | Wireless
Wireless range | 10 m
Power Adapter Input | USB-C charging cable (USB-C to USB-C)
Power Adapter Notes | Detachable power cord
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use MX Keys for Mac on Windows?****
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Your MX Keys for Mac can be used on Windows 8, 10, or later. Note that only basic features of your keyboard will be functional.
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- Bluetooth mouse or keyboard not recognized after reboot on macOS (Intel-based Mac) – FileVault****
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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.Potential solutions:
- If your Logitech device came with a USB receiver, using it will solve the issue.
- Use your MacBook keyboard and trackpad to login.
- 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.
- When FileVault is enabled, Bluetooth mice and keyboards will only re-connect after login.
Pair to a second computer with Easy-Switch****
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1. Select the channel you want and press and hold the Easy-Switch button for three seconds. This will put the keyboard in discoverable mode so that it can be seen by your computer. The LED will start blinking quickly.
- 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.Your mouse can be paired with up to three different computers using the Easy-Switch button to change the channel.
How to enable direct access to F-keys****
- Your keyboard has by default access to the Media and Hotkeys such as Volume Up, Play/Pause, Desktop view, and so on.You can download Logi Options+ to get on-screen notifications when you swap from one to the other. Find the software here.
- If you prefer to have direct access to your F-keys simply press Fn** + Esc** on your keyboard to swap them.
Keyboard backlight behavior when charging****
- Your keyboard is equipped with a proximity sensor that detects your hands whenever you come back to type on your keyboard.The backlighting will stay on for five minutes after typing, so if you are in the dark, the keyboard won’t turn off while typing
- Once charged and the charging cable removed, the proximity detection will work again.
- Proximity detection will not work when the keyboard is charging — you have to press on a key of the keyboard to turn the backlight on. Turning the keyboard backlight off while charging will help with the charging time.
Keyboard backlighting changes by itself****
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Your keyboard is equipped with an ambient light sensor that adapts the keyboard backlight according to the brightness of your room.
- If the room is dark, the keyboard will set the backlighting to a low level.
- In a bright environment, it will adjust to a high level of backlighting to add more contrast to your environment.
- When the room is too bright, over 200 lux, the backlighting will turn off as the contrast is no longer visible, and it won’t drain your battery unnecessarily.
When you leave your keyboard but keep it on, the keyboard detects when your hands approach and it will turn the backlight back on. The backlighting won’t turn back on if:
* Your keyboard has no more battery, below 10%.
* If the environment you’re in is too bright.
* If you’ve turned it off manually or using Logitech Options software.
- There are three default levels that are automatically if you do not toggle the keys:
Keyboard backlight does not turn on****
Your keyboard backlight will automatically turn off under the following conditions:
- The keyboard is equipped with an ambient light sensor — it assesses the amount of light around you and adapts the backlight accordingly. If there is enough light, it turns the keyboard backlight off to prevent draining the battery.
- When your keyboard’s battery is low, it turns the backlight off to allow you to continue working without disruption.
Connect new device to a USB receiver****
Each USB receiver can host up to six devices.
- Open Logitech Options.
- Click Add Device, and then Add Unifying device.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If you don’t have Logitech Options you can download it here.
You can connect your device with a Unifying receiver other than the one
included with your product.
You can determine if your Logitech devices are Unifying by the logo in orange
on the side of the USB receiver:
- To add a new device to an existing USB receiver:
Backup device settings to the cloud in Logitech Options+****
INTRODUCTION** WHAT SETTINGS GET BACKED UP** 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.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):
- 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.
- 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****
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Flow settings
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Options+ app settings
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WHAT SETTINGS GET BACKED UP****
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Manage settings and backups by clicking on More** > Backups:**
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HOW IT WORKS****
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INTRODUCTION****
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HOW IT WORKS****
Keyboard/Mice – Buttons or keys do not work correctly****
Likely Cause(s):****
- Potential hardware issue
- Operating system /software settings
- USB port issue
Symptom(s):****
- Single-click results in double-click (mice and pointers)
- Repeating or strange characters when typing on the keyboard
- Button/key/control gets stuck or responds intermittently
Possible solutions:****
- Clean the button/key with compressed air.
- Verify the product or receiver is connected directly to the computer and not to a hub, extender, switch or something similar.
- Unpair/repair or disconnect/reconnect hardware.
- Upgrade firmware if available.
- Windows only**** — try a different USB port. If it makes a difference, try updating the motherboard USB chipset driver.
- Try on a different computer. Windows only**** — if it works on a different computer, then the issue might be related to a USB chipset driver.
** *Pointing devices only:**
- If you’re not sure if the problem is a hardware or software issue, try switching the buttons in the settings (left click becomes right click and right click becomes left click). If the problem moves to the new button it is a software setting or application issue and hardware troubleshooting cannot resolve it. If the problem stays with the same button it is a hardware issue.
- If a single-click always double-clicks, check the settings (Windows mouse settings and/or in Logitech SetPoint/Options/G HUB/Control Center/Gaming Software) to verify if the button is set to Single Click is Double Click****.
NOTE: If buttons or keys respond incorrectly in a particular program, verify if the problem is specific to the software by testing in other programs.
Delay when typing****
Likely Cause(s)****
- Potential hardware issue
- Interference issue
- USB port issue
Symptom(s)****
- Typed characters take a few seconds to appear on the screen
Possible solutions****
- Verify the product or receiver is connected directly to the computer and not to a hub, extender, switch or something similar.
- Move the keyboard closer to the USB receiver. If your receiver is in the back of your computer, it may help to relocate the receiver to a front port. In some cases the receiver signal gets blocked by the computer case, causing a delay.
- Keep other electrical wireless devices away from the USB receiver to avoid interferences.
- Unpair/repair or disconnect/reconnect hardware.
- If you have a Unifying receiver, identified by this logo, see Unpair a mouse or keyboard from the Unifying receiver.
- If your receiver is non-Unifying, it cannot be unpaired. However, if you have a replacement receiver, you can use the Connection Utility software to perform the pairing.
- Upgrade the firmware for your device if available.
- Windows only**** — check if there are any Windows updates running in the background that may cause the delay.
- Mac only**** — check if there are any background updates that may cause the delay.
- Try on a different computer.
Unable to pair to Unifying receiver****
If you’re unable to pair your device to the Unifying receiver, please do the following:
STEP A:****
- Make sure the device is found in Devices and Printers. If the device is not there, follow steps 2 and 3.
- If connected to a USB HUB, USB Extender or to the PC case, try connecting to a port directly on the computer motherboard.
- Try a different USB port; if a USB 3.0 port was used previously, try a USB 2.0 port instead.
STEP B:****
- Open Unifying Software and see if your device is listed there. If not, follow the steps to connect the device to a Unifying receiver.
USB receiver does not work or is not recognized****
If your device stops responding, confirm that the USB receiver is working properly.
The steps below will help to identify if the issue is related to the USB receiver:
- Open Device Manager**** and make sure your product is listed.
- If the receiver is plugged into a USB hub or extender, try plugging it into a port directly on the computer
- Windows only**** — try a different USB port. If it makes a difference, try updating the motherboard USB chipset driver.
- If the receiver is Unifying, identified by this logo, open Unifying Software and check if the device is found there.
- If not, follow the steps to connect the device to a Unifying receiver.
- Try using the receiver on a different computer.
- If it’s still not working on the second computer, check Device Manager to see if the device is recognized.
If your product is still not recognized, the fault is most likely related to the USB receiver rather than the keyboard or mouse.
Flow network setup check for Mac****
If you are having difficulty establishing a connection between two computers for Flow, follow these steps:
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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.
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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.
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Ping the systems by IP address and make sure that ping works:
- Open the Terminal and type ping
**** [Where the <IP address is the IP address of the other computer noted in Step 2 above]
- Open the Terminal and type ping
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Check that the Firewall and Ports are correct: Ports used for Flow:****
TCP| 59866
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UDP| 59867,59868 -
Open the Terminal and type the following cmd to show the ports in use:
> sudo lsof +c15|grep IPv4**** -
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.
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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 |
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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****
- Navigate to the Bluetooth preference pane in System Preferences**** :
- Go to Apple Menu** > System Preferences** > Bluetooth****
- Make sure that Bluetooth is turned On****.
- In the bottom-right corner of the Bluetooth Preference window, click Advanced****.
- 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.
- Click OK****.
Restart the Mac Bluetooth Connection on your Mac****
- Navigate to the Bluetooth preference pane in System Preferences:
- Go to Apple Menu** > System Preferences** > Bluetooth****
- Click Turn Bluetooth Off****.
- Wait a few seconds, and then click Turn Bluetooth On****.
- 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****
- Navigate to the Bluetooth preference pane in System Preferences:
- Go to Apple Menu** > System Preferences** > Bluetooth****
- Locate your device in the Devices** list, and click on the “ x** ” to remove it.
- 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.
- Navigate to the General preference pane in System Preferences:
- Go to Apple Menu** > System Preferences** > General****
- 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.
- 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).
- Hold down the Shift** and Option** keys, and then click the Bluetooth icon in the Mac Menu Bar.
- 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.
- Hold down the Shift** and Option** keys again, click on the Bluetooth menu and select Debug** > Reset the Bluetooth Module**.
- 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:
- 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.
- Click Apple** > System Preferences** , and select the Bluetooth Preference pane.
- 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.
- 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.
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Click Apple** > System Preferences** , and select the Bluetooth Preference pane.
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Click Turn Bluetooth Off****.
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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**.
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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.
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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. -
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.
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If you are asked for an administrator password to move the file to the trash, enter the password and click OK****.
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Close any open applications, then restart your Mac.
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Re-pair your Logitech Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth troubleshooting for Logitech Bluetooth Mice, Keyboards
and Presentation remotes****
Bluetooth troubleshooting for Logitech Bluetooth Mice, Keyboards and Presentation remotes****
Try these steps to fix issues with your Logitech Bluetooth device:
- My Logitech device doesn’t connect with my computer, tablet or phone
- My Logitech device has already been connected, but frequently gets disconnected or laggy
Other useful FAQs that may help to fix the issue:
- Check for Bluetooth Low Energy Support
- Lag and disconnections on Bluetooth devices can be due to WiFi interference
- Resolve Bluetooth Wireless issues on Mac OS X
- Resolve Bluetooth Wireless issues on Windows 10
Troubleshooting for power and charging Issues****
Symptom(s):****
- Device does not power on
- Device powers on intermittently
- Battery compartment damage
- Device does not charge
Likely Cause(s):****
- Dead batteries
- Potential internal hardware issue
Possible solutions:****
- Recharge the device if it’s rechargeable.
- Replace with new batteries. If this doesn’t resolve the problem, check the battery compartment for possible damage or corrosion:
- If you find damage, please contact Support.
- If there’s no damage, there could be a hardware issue.
- If possible, try with a different USB charging cable or cradle and connect to a different power source.
- If the device powers on intermittently there could be a break in the circuit. This could cause a possible hardware issue.
Troubleshooting for connection issues****
Symptom(s):****
- Device connection drops
- Device doesn’t wake up computer after sleep
- Device is laggy
- Delay when using the device
- Device cannot be connected at all
Likely Cause(s):****
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Low battery levels
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Plugging the receiver into a USB hub or other unsupported device such as a KVM switch
NOTE: Your receiver must be plugged directly into your computer. -
Using your wireless keyboard on metal surfaces
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Radio frequency (RF) interference from other sources, such as wireless speakers, cell phones, and so on
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Windows USB port power settings
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Potential hardware issue (device, batteries or receiver)
Troubleshooting steps for:
- Wired devices****
- Wireless devices: Unifying and non-Unifying devices****
- Wireless devices: Bluetooth devices****
Wired devices****
- Plug the device into a different USB port on your computer. If possible, don’t use a USB hub or other similar device. If using a different USB port works, try updating the motherboard USB chipset driver.
- Windows only — Disable USB Selective Suspend:
- Click Start** > Control Panel** > Hardware and Sound** > Power Options** > Change Plan Settings** > Change Advanced Power Settings** > USB Settings** > USB Selective Suspend Setting**.
- Change both settings to Disabled****.
- Update firmware if available.
- Try testing the device on a different computer.
Unifying and non-Unifying devices****
- Verify the product or receiver is connected directly to the computer and not to a hub, extender, switch or something similar.
- Move the device closer to the USB receiver. If your receiver is in the back of your computer, it may help to relocate the receiver to a front port. In some cases the receiver signal gets blocked by the computer case, causing a delay.
- Keep other electrical wireless devices away from the USB receiver to avoid interference.
- Unpair/repair or disconnect/reconnect hardware:
- If you have a Unifying receiver, identified by this logo, see Unpair a mouse or keyboard from the Unifying receiver.
- If your receiver is non-Unifying, it cannot be unpaired. However, if you have a replacement receiver, you can use the Connection Utility software to perform the pairing.
- Update the firmware for your device if available.
- Windows only**** — check if there are any Windows updates running in the background that may cause the delay.
- Mac only**** — check if there are any background updates that may cause the delay.
- Try on a different computer.
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