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How to Connect a Logitech Wireless Mouse on PC or Mac

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Whether your new Logitech wireless mouse works over Bluetooth or uses a tiny USB RF unifying receiver, connecting it to Windows or macOS will be pretty easy. If you’re feeling intimated, having trouble, or just don’t know where to begin, you’ve come to the right place! This wikiHow article will walk you through pairing any Logitech wireless mouse with your PC or Mac, and help you work through any problems that might pop up along the way.

With a Wireless Receiver

• If your wireless mouse needs batteries, open the battery compartment on the bottom check if it takes AA or AAA batteries. Insert the batteries the way the diagram in the battery compartment indicates.

• On a desktop computer the USB ports are usually on the back of the computer tower, while on a laptop computer the USB ports are usually on the sides.

• Not all wireless mouses have a connect button. Some will connect automatically.
• If you cannot locate the Connect button, consult the user’s manual or manufacturer’s website for the mouse model.
• Some Logitech wireless mouse models have a Channel button on the bottom. If your wireless mouse has a Channel button, press the Channel button to select a channel before pairing with the wireless receiver.

Move the mouse back and forth. Once the wireless receiver picks up the mouse, you should see the mouse cursor move on the screen. It may take a few seconds.

With Bluetooth on Windows

• If your mouse takes AA or AAA batteries, open the compartment on the bottom of the mouse and insert a fresh set of batteries as indicated by the diagram in the compartment.
• If your mouse charges using a USB connection, insert the micro USB or USB-C connection into the USB port on the front or back of the mouse. Then connect the other end of the USB cable to a free USB port on your computer or a phone charger. Allow a few hours for the mouse to fully charge. On most laptops, the USB ports are on the side of the keyboard. On desktop PCs, the USB port is usually on the front of the tower.

• Some Logitech wireless mouse models have a Channel button on the bottom. If your wireless mouse has a Channel button, press the Channel button to select a channel before pairing via Bluetooth.

. The Start menu is the button in the lower-left corner of the taskbar. It has the Windows logo on it.

Click Devices . It’s the second option in the Settings menu. It’s the icon that resembles an iPod and a keyboard.

Click Bluetooth & other devices . It’s the first option in the menu bar on the left. This displays the Bluetooth menu.

Click + Add Bluetooth or other device . It’s at the top of the Devices menu in the Settings menu.

With Bluetooth on Mac

• If your mouse takes AA or AAA batteries, open the compartment on the bottom of the mouse and insert a fresh set of batteries as indicated by the diagram in the compartment.
• If your mouse charges using a USB connection, insert the micro USB or USB-C connection into the USB port on the front or back of the mouse. Then connect the other end of the USB cable to a free USB port on your computer or a phone charger. Allow a few hours for the mouse to fully charge. On Macbooks, the USB ports are usually on the side of the keyboard. On iMacs, the USB ports are usually on the back of the monitor.

• If the mouse needs batteries, open the battery compartment on the bottom and check if it takes AA or AAA batteries. Insert the batteries the way the diagram in the battery compartment indicates.

• Some Logitech wireless mouse models have a Channel button on the bottom. If your wireless mouse has a Channel button, press the Channel button to select a channel before pairing via Bluetooth.

Click System Preferences… . It’s in the Apple drop-down menu. This opens the System Preferences menu.

• Alternatively, if you see the Bluetooth icon in the upper-right corner of the menu bar at the top, you can click that icon and then click Open Bluetooth Preferences….

Ensure Bluetooth is turned on. If it says «Bluetooth:Off» below the Bluetooth icon on the left, click Turn Bluetooth On to ensure Bluetooth is turned on. Your Mac will start scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices.

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1. Insert the wireless dongle in a USB port (if the mouse has a wireless dongle).
2. Insert batteries and turn on the mouse.
3. Press the button on the bottom of the mouse to put it in pairing mode (Bluetooth mouses only).
4. Click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar on Windows or the Menu bar on Mac.
5. Click Add Bluetooth Device on Windows or Open Bluetooth Preferences on Mac.
6. Click Add Bluetooth Device (Windows only). 7. Click the mouse in the list of devices on Windows, or click Connect next to the wireless mouse on Mac.

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How to Pair a Logitech Mouse

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What to Know

• Wireless (non-Bluetooth): Connect the wireless receiver to the USB port on the PC and switch on the mouse.
• Bluetooth: Go to Settings >Bluetooth & other devices >Add device >Bluetooth.
• A Logitech mouse pairs with one wireless receiver at a time, though there are workarounds.

This article covers how to pair a Logitech mouse with your computer, including using Bluetooth for the pairing and how to pair with the Logitech Unifying software or Connection Utility software.

How to Pair a Logitech Wireless Mouse With Your PC

Unpack the Logitech mouse from its box and insert a battery into the mouse. Always make sure you align the batteries in the right direction. Misalignment with the positive and negative contacts is a simple mistake.

1. The mouse comes with a small Bluetooth receiver. Take the USB receiver and plug it into one of your computer’s open USB slots.

The mouse will connect automatically. The wireless receiver is displayed as USB Receiver in the list of Bluetooth devices.

Slide the power switch on the body of the mouse to turn it on.

Note:

Some wireless Logitech mice can have a small Connect button on the base. Switch it on after plugging in the wireless receiver.

How to Pair a Logitech Bluetooth Mouse With Your PC

A Bluetooth mouse doesn’t come with a wireless receiver. The setup for this type of mouse is like pairing any other Bluetooth device with your Bluetooth-enabled PC.

Unpack the Logitech Bluetooth mouse and insert the battery. Use the switch on the mouse to turn it on.

The instructions below apply specifically to Windows 11, but the steps are similar for all versions of Windows.

1. Go to the Start Menu and select Settings. Alternatively, press Windows key + I to open Settings with the keyboard shortcut.

In Windows 10, go to Devices > Bluetooth & other devices > Add Bluetooth or other device.

Select Bluetooth in the Add a device window.

Can I Pair Logitech Mouse With Another Receiver?

A Logitech wireless mouse can pair with one receiver at a time. So, you cannot pair a Logitech wireless mouse with another receiver if you lose one of these tiny plugs. But there are two workarounds offered by Logitech if you lose the original receiver.

Use the Logitech Unifying Software

Purchase the Unifying USB receiver from Logitech. The dongle gives you the benefit of connecting six wireless devices to one receiver. The wireless devices from Logitech should support the Unifying technology. Look for the orange Unifying logo.

Do note that a mouse works with one receiver at a time. So, it will no longer work with its original receiver if you pair it with a Logitech Unifying receiver.

Use the Logitech Connection Utility

The Logitech Connection Utility is a simple executable software that can help you pair a Logitech mouse with another receiver. Follow the simple on-screen instructions—switch the slider off and on to sync the Logitech wireless mouse with a different receiver.

The Logitech Connection Utility is Windows-only software. Do note it might not work with all Logitech mouse models.

Bluetooth vs. Wireless Mice

A Bluetooth mouse and a wireless mouse are both “wireless.” But they differ in the way they connect with the computer. A wireless mouse uses a dedicated receiver that plugs into the USB port on the computer, while a Bluetooth mouse uses the computer’s Bluetooth antenna to pair with the mouse.

Locate the Bluetooth pairing button on your mouse, which is typically a toggle button on the bottom of the device. Turn the switch on and make sure the mouse is on before pairing with a compatible computer or another device.

On Bluetooth mice, make sure the device and Bluetooth pairing modes are on. Try disabling and enabling Bluetooth on your mouse and computer to see if that clears up the issue. If your device uses a Unifying Receiver and the Unifying Receiver Software can’t find your mouse, turn it off and on again to restart the receiver pairing process.

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Bluetooth Setup for Mouse

Find the switch on the bottom of your mouse and switch it to the ON position.

If there is no power, try plugging the mouse in with the cable provided.

The LED should be blinking fast

If not, press and hold the Easy-Switch™ button (on bottom of mouse) for 3 seconds. When the light begins blinking, the mouse is ready to pair with your computer.

Complete the pairing to your computer

On your computer find the Bluetooth ® settings menu and connect your mouse from there.

Install Logi Options+

Logi Options+ is a powerful and easy-to-use application that enhances your experience using Logitech mice and keyboards by enabling you to customize them to work how you want.

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