One bluetooth mouse 2 computers

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mikeyredk

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I have a mx900 but i have 2 computers. whenever my sister borrows the mouse i have to reset both computers and the mouse to get the mouse to work with my computer. anyway around it? its annoying

noel4r

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mikeyredk

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jsw

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See, the problem is that most people want to be able to have a BT mouse/computer pair next to another BT mouse/computer pair without the mice or the computers getting confused. As a result, BT forces one-to-one devices like mice to be uniquely paired to one and only one system. When you move it to another system, it loses the pairing with the first one.

So, AFAIK, you’ll need to keep resetting it. However, as you probably know, the easiest way to do so is to keep the BT status in the menu bar (System Preferences. ->Bluetooth->Settings->»Show Bluetooth status in the menu bar»).

Once that’s set up, then, for each time you need to reset the mouse, in the menu bar, click on the BT icon and go to «Set Up Bluetooth Device. «. It should only take a few seconds to set up your mouse — and locking it to one computer should stop it from talking to the other.

At least, in theory this should work. I have BT, but don’t have a BT mouse (use it with cell phone and keyboard only).

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How to Use a Bluetooth Mouse With Multiple Computers

Most computers are now compatible with Bluetooth mice, which are often preferred over traditional wired mice because there are no wires that can be easily tangled or damaged. If you have multiple computers that support Bluetooth and do not want to buy any extra mice, you can always use the Bluetooth mouse on each of them. This requires that you pair the mouse with each computer, which enables you to use the mouse with them.

Step 1

Insert a Bluetooth adapter into your computer’s USB port. You do not need to do this if your computer already has built-in Bluetooth support.

Step 2

Turn on your Bluetooth mouse. Go to one of your computers, click the «Start» menu and click «Control Panel.» Type «Bluetooth» in the top search bar.

Step 3

Click «Change Bluetooth Settings» and go to the «Options» tab. Check the boxes next to «Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer,» Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer» and «Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect.» This enables discovery mode, which allows your computer to find your Bluetooth mouse.

Step 4

Click «Add Bluetooth Device» in Control Panel. Select your mouse and click «Next.»

Step 5

Choose a pairing method to use with your mouse. You can select «Create a pairing code for me» to have Windows generate an eight-digit key to enter when pairing the device, «Enter the Devices pairing code» if the mouse already has a code or «Pair Without a Code» to not use a pairing code for the mouse. Click «Next.»

Step 6

Follow the instructions. During the process, Windows exchanges the pairing codes, and installs the drivers for the mouse. Click «Close» when this process is completed.

Step 7

Repeat this process for any other computer that you would like to use the mouse with. You can now use the mouse with any of them.

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Bluetooth mouse vs 2x computers

I solved it with a few additional steps to the commonly prescribed ‘link key’ method: Pair mouse with Windows Partition A Pair mouse with Windows Partition B (Partition A now will not work with mouse as the MAC address and link key changes upon second pairing) Using Windows Partition B, Find MAC address of mouse through 3.1 Alternatively, open device manager, find your Bluetooth device under ‘Bluetooth’, click ‘Details’ and then Bluetooth Device Address. Find the link key in the registry by opening regedit & navigating to and right click -> export (saving the key and all associated values to a file). 4.1 Save the two .reg files to somewhere accessible by Partition A (such as a USB drive or cloud storage) Start Windows Partition A, import the two .reg files created in step 4 & 5 (by double clicking on them).

Bluetooth mouse vs 2x computers

I have a Bluetooth mouse (Razer Orochi), and I regularly switch between two computers which I’d like to use it with. Is there a way to make it so that I don’t have to re-pair it every single time I change from one to the other?

There are two ways to do this.

The «old-fashioned» way of using a KVM is one. Essentially it’s a box that you plug your devices into. Flip the switch on it to switch computers. There are other features provided (more than 2 computers, more than 2 in/outputs, buttons, yadda yadda yadda not relevant) but that’s basically it.

You can also use Synergy, where basically you just move your mouse between screens to change both the «focus» of the keyboard and monitor. It works by pairing the device with a «host» computer then having it essentially pass off the input commands to the other computer when the mouse changes monitors.

ok a stupid solution I use is to disable any onboard bluetooth and use a dongle. Plug it into computer 1 — mouse and keyboard work on computer one — take it out and plug it into computer 2 — mouse and keyboard work on computer two.

Synergy is Software that lets you easily share your mouse and keyboard between multiple computers, where each computer has it’s own display. No special hardware is required, all you need is a local area network. Synergy is supported on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Redirecting the mouse and keyboard is as simple as moving the mouse off the edge of your screen.

I have not had direct experience with this product .

Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse T630

but I do own it’s sister product for keyboards .

Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810

I like this solution because is works with PC, Mac, iOS, and Android. I use an iPad at work that is not connected to my LAN. It uses cellular for data. I also have my MacBook Pro which is also connected to a different network. Then my development PC which is on the company network. I can easily switch back and forth between the machines as needed using one keyboard. It can pair with up to three (3) devices while the mouse pairs with two (2) devices at a time.

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One bluetooth mouse for multiple windows in the same PC

I installed three windows 7 on my PC. Every time I switch from one to another, I have to unpair my bluetooth mouse and pair it again to use it, otherwise the mouse can not be found.

Is there any way to avoid unpairing/pairing for each time?

I did a website search. Most discussions focus on one mouse for multiple devices or two different OS in the same PC such as windows 7 and ubuntu. Multiple windows in the same PC are rarely discussed. I am not sure if the way they work are the same or not.

I realise you may have found the answer already, but if not, have a look at Logitech MX Master that allows to pair with multiple devices. To switch between them there is a tiny button on the bottom.

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Bluetooth mouse laptop with dual boot OS

I do have an annoying problem as I am using a Logitech bluetooth mouse with my laptop that has dual OS.

This means at one time I will only be using one OS at a time — obviously.

Now the annoying thing is I have to re-pair the mouse every time the machine boots into the other OS. Is there a way to avoid this? I mean the hardware is all the same all the time, BT MAC Address is also the same why do I have to re-pair every time? It is not like using it simultaniously with two pcs .

Oh, and actually both OSs are Win10 .

I had the same problem with my Microsoft Designer Mouse (Bluetooth Low Energy) when dual booting two Windows 10 Partitions. I assume this problem is also the same with two separate Windows 10 PCs.

The problem is each time the mouse is paired the MAC address changes, I assume this is due to the new LE Privacy found in the Bluetooth 4.0 standard as described here.

I solved it with a few additional steps to the commonly prescribed ‘link key’ method:

1. Pair mouse with Windows Partition A
2. Pair mouse with Windows Partition B (Partition A now will not work with mouse as the MAC address and link key changes upon second pairing)
3. Using Windows Partition B, Find MAC address of mouse through (Classic) Control Panel -> Devices and Printers -> Bluetooth Mouse -> Connected Device -> Unique Identifier 3.1 Alternatively, open device manager, find your Bluetooth device under ‘Bluetooth’, click ‘Details’ and then Bluetooth Device Address.
4. Find the link key in the registry by opening regedit & navigating to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BTHPORT\Parameters\Keys\\ and right click -> export (saving the key and all associated values to a file). 4.1 If you see no sub keys here, right click ‘Keys’, press ‘Permissions. ‘ and add ‘Administrators’ to the user names list (with Read access). Close and reopen regedit to make them visible.
5. Find the device key in the registry by navigating to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BTHPORT\Parameters\Devices\ and right click -> export.
6. Save the two .reg files to somewhere accessible by Partition A (such as a USB drive or cloud storage)
7. Start Windows Partition A, import the two .reg files created in step 4 & 5 (by double clicking on them). Restart and the mouse should work on both partitions. 7.1 You may have to add ‘Administrators’ to the ‘Keys’ key as described in 4.1 on this partition also if you receive an error on import.

(This is slightly modified to the way I performed it but should work all the same. please let us know)

NB: I also had to do the same for my Bluetooth Headset (Jabra 75t) to make it work on two partitions of the same PC. For this, the headset key value was up one level higher in the registry hierarchy and located at Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BTHPORT\Parameters\Keys\ rather than Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BTHPORT\Parameters\Keys\\

Pairing is not only MAC-based; the two devices generate a set of link keys during the pairing process and use it to encrypt communications. Every time you pair the device, the mouse forgets the previous keys it had for your adapter’s MAC.

You used to be able to copy the newest link keys through Registry and import them into the other OS – they are located at HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BTHPORT\Parameters\Keys , but you first need to give yourself permissions to that branch. (I have an old webpage about this; note last time I actually tested it was on Windows XP with Bluetooth 2.) This way, both operating systems would use identical keys without the need to re-do the pairing.

Bluetooth mouse laptop with dual boot OS, I had the same problem with my Microsoft Designer Mouse (Bluetooth Low Energy) when dual booting two Windows 10 Partitions.

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