How to Connect a Logitech Wireless Mouse to Your Computer

How to Connect a Logitech Wireless Mouse to Your Computer.When you buy a new Logitech wireless mouse, it should offer wireless or Bluetooth connectivity. It can even support both methods, giving you the freedom to choose the best way to pair with your PC or Mac.This tutorial will show you how to connect your Logitech wireless mouse to your computer via a wireless receiver or Bluetooth.

Connect a Logitech Mouse to Computer via Wireless Receiver

If your Logitech wireless mouse came with a standard USB dongle, simply plug it into a USB port on your PC or Mac, turn on the mouse, and it should be ready to go. We recommend that you avoid connecting the receiver to external USB hubs.If it comes with a Logitech Unifying receiver (you can recognize it by the orange Unifying logo), you’ll still be able to connect and work. However, if that doesn’t work, you must use the Logitech Unifying software to manually pair the mouse and receiver. In the meantime, use a wired mouse or trackpad to interact with your computer.

Download Logitech Unifying Software on your PC or Mac. Then run the setup file and follow all the on-screen instructions to install it.

Connect your Logitech Unifying receiver to a USB port on your computer.

Launch the Logitech Unifying Software utility from the Start menu (PC) or Launchpad (Mac).

Select Next on the Logitech Unifying Software welcome screen.

Find the power switch on the side or bottom of the mouse and turn it on. If it’s already on, turn it off and then on again.

The “We’ve found your mouse” screen should appear momentarily. Move the mouse – If the cursor moves, select the Yes radio button and select Next.

Select None if the cursor will not move to repeat the pairing process. You may want to connect to a different USB port and check the battery compartment for a battery insulation tab (remove it if you notice it) before doing so.

Select Done.

If your Logitech wireless mouse displays the Unifying symbol but does not come with a Unifying receiver, you can purchase one separately to use this feature.Note. Logitech Unifying software can be used to connect up to six Logitech devices—wireless keyboards, mice, and trackpads—to a single Unifying receiver.Several of Logitech’s new wireless mice, such as the Logitech Lift Ergonomic, come with a Logi Bolt receiver (indicated by a green Bolt icon). As with the Unifying receiver, you can plug it in and use your mouse right away, or use the Logi Bolt app to manually pair.

Connect Logitech Mouse to Computer via Bluetooth

If your Logitech wireless mouse works via Bluetooth (look for the Bluetooth logo on the mouse or packaging), you can set it up without using a wireless receiver if your computer also has Bluetooth capabilities.Some wireless mice, such as the Logitech MX Master, support both Bluetooth and Unifying/Bolt technology, so it’s up to you which of the two methods you choose.Note. If your mouse allows you to connect it to multiple Bluetooth devices, you must select the channel you want to assign to the device before you start, e.g. 1, 2 or 3 – Press the Pair to switch between channels.

Connecting a Logitech Mouse via Bluetooth – Windows

Right clickStart button (or click Windows + X) and select Settings.

Select Bluetooth and Devices and select Add Device.

Select Bluetooth.

Press and hold the Pair button on Bluetooth – Logitech mouse.

Note. Depending on the mouse model, the channel LED may flash rapidly to confirm that you have entered pairing mode.

Select the mouse when it appears in the Add Device panel.

Select Done to confirm the Bluetooth pairing.

Connecting a Logitech Mouse via Bluetooth – macOS

Open Control Center on your MacBook, iMac, or Mac mini and expand the Bluetooth control. Or select the Bluetooth icon from the menu bar.

Select Bluetooth Settings.

Press and hold the Pair button on your Bluetooth mouse to enter pairing mode and select Connect when mouse is shown in Devices nearby

Customize Your Logitech Mouse

After you connect your Logitech wireless mouse to your Microsoft Windows or Mac computer, you’ll need to set it up to work. On a PC, open the Settings app and navigate to Bluetooth & Devices > Mouse. Here you can define pointer speed, mouse button orientation, scroll speed, etc. You can also select Advanced Mouse Settings to change other aspects of the mouse such as double click speed, pointer shape and more.On a Mac, open the Apple menu, select System Preferences/Settings and select the Mouse category. to change tracking speed, scroll direction, scroll speed and double click speed.

Install and Use Logi Options+

Logi Options+ is a Logitech utility that allows you to further customize the buttons, gestures, and other settings on your Logitech mouse. Install it and your mouse, including other wired and wireless devices from Logitech, will automatically appear in the app. Depending on your mouse, you may see different customization options, such as assigning different actions to buttons, fine-tuning the pointer and scroll wheel, installing firmware updates, and more. Sign in with your Logitech account to sync mouse settings and settings between devices. .

Connect Your Logitech Wireless Mouse with Ease

Connecting your Logitech wireless mouse to your PC or Mac is easy. You can easily set it up with the USB receiver inside the package, or pair it with Bluetooth. Once connected, don’t forget to configure the mouse settings in your operating system and extend its functionality by downloading and installing Logi Options+.If you’re having problems connecting to your wireless network or Bluetooth, check out our Logitech mouse troubleshooting guide to find out how to resolve the issue.