Mac Studio Setup using non Apple Keyboard + Mouse, feat Logitech MX!
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Mac Studio Setup Guide with Non Apple Keyboard + Mouse, feat Logitech MX Master 3 Mouse & MX Craft Keyboard. There has been a lot of questions about Logitech MX compatibility with Mac Studio. Some say no but when you really look further, it is usually during the Mac Studio setup process that users run into issues. This guide will show you that Logitech MX Master works, along with tips on how to get it working and other work around if you want to setup your Mac Studio using non Apple Keyboard, Mouse, & Trackpad. This video will also out line the changing port limitation on many of these wireless mouse and keyboard as well i.e. you can't just plug a USB cable between the keyboard or mouse and the computer and expect it to work. It is for charging only, this is a behavior that not exclusive to Mac but also PC as well. So before you return a Mac Studio thinking that Apple wants to makes you buy their keyboard, mouse and/or trackpad, give the work around in this video a go first.
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This video was soooo helpful! The tip of putting in the universal adaptor into another Mac device worked like a charm! My Mac mini immediately recognized the mouse after that 🙌🏽🙌🏽 thank you!!
You're welcome!
Photographer here (Sony A7R4) that has never used a Mac. But i ordered a Max Studio because im tired of slow PCs (not many PCs can handle in LR 61Mpix RAWs). @Art: I highly appreciate the effort you put in your videos and you totally speaking my language. I need the videos like this one to get used to Apples quirks…
I also love how photo-oriented everything is. Great recommendations, very helpful and very professional presentation. Your channel is definitely underrated.
Thank you, there are more Mac tips on my channel as well, check them out!
Helpful video. Glad I came upon it since I am getting a Mac Studio tomorrow and did not think about this start up issue. Fortunately I have been using a Logitec keyboard and mouse connected with a dongle on my MacBook for a few years and thanks to you I now know I can just plug that in to get started and set up the new Mac Studio. You saved me a lot of frustration and confusion.
Great to hear!
Thanks Art! This was a total lifesaver! I received my new Mac Studio and it just wouldn’t recognise my Logitech MX Keys and MX Master 3 mouse during setup even though they were the mac versions.
Apple support couldn’t help as well. Checked out your video and the unifying receiver tip worked like a charm!
Thanks to you I was able to get past setup into migration assistant and I’m now happily using my Logitech Bluetooth accessories 😊
Thanks for the feed back. Just something of note, Logitech devices Mac version or not will work on Mac, it is just the pairing during the setup. Apple support tier 1, sad to say are not the smartest people they just read from the script. If you can always try to escalate to tier 2, more experience, smarter people. First hand experience, I worked with them a lot with my clients. And also apple support can only do so much, you are not using Apple Keyboard and mouse after all. But I'm glad you got it working.
In my first attempt I had inserted the universal dongle into my Mac min first, then turned on the mouse. Removing the dongle and then reinserting, it paired automatically. Thanks for this. Very helpful!
Thanks for sharing
I had a feeling the unified reciever would work straight away... made my life a lot easier and saved me a fortune on the official accessories. Good video :-)
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You really are extraordinarily good at explaining stuff so clearly & in such detail.
Many thanks.......All the way from London !
Thank You!
Great video resolving lots of PC users' complaints. Any computer enthusiast planning to use the Mac Studio should have extra keyboard/mouse in their arsenal.
Totally agree, plus like me they can just get a really cheap PC keyboard / mouse to test and setup :D
@@ArtIsRight I call it "Fake Outrage" because hating on Apple the popular thing to do in the Tech YTube.
Some YTubers make a career out of mocking every Apple's product announcement ,etc ...
Back in the 90's it was hip to hate on MS.
Good the YTube algorithms.
I hear you!
Very useful to solve my connectivity issue I had for very long time with logi craft keyboard with my mac mini. Now it is gone. Thank you.
Most welcome 😊
I was able to use the Unified dongle into the USB A on my Studio for my MX Master 3 mouse and it worked, mine was previous paired as yours was. Watching other videos it seemed like I was the exception. Very nice to see I wasn't the only person this worked for!
Previously paired Unifiing dongle will work just fine. If it is not pre paired then that is where the issue comes in.
I've used Logitech keyboard and mouse for about five years now with my older iMac in concert with the Logitech RF USB dongle, and find it indispensable. I just wish that Apple would open up its standards so that aftermarket peripherals suppliers like Logitech could provide keyboards with Apple's fingerprint login technology baked-in. Thanks for sharing.
Wouldn't that be nice. Would love to have Touch ID on Logitech, chances are that will probably never happen because of the propriety chip, secure enclave, and also encrypted communication between the wireless device and computer. But one can hope and I am with you!
@@ArtIsRight About as realistic as Apple selling Apple Silicon to 3rd parties.
I mean, why would Apple open up their ecosystem so others benefit from their hard work?!?
By the same token, you would come up with an ingenious product only to have cheap Chinese knock off make them for 1/10 the price? Suddenly that prospect isn't so rosy.
LG Ultrafine has been in the market for over 5years now, yet they still got cheap plastic feel to them, RF problems, quality control problems, etc ...
There's no way Apple would let cheap knockoffs ruin their walled gardren.
That would be the reasons too!
Great tip about the logitech dongle. I was hesitant to get one of these because I had heard about this issue and didn't want to keep an additional keyboard and mouse around just for this. Thumbs up!
NIce!
Highly informative!! Thank you so much
You are so welcome!
this video helpful while waiting my mac mini M2 arrive. so I must pre paired MX Keys and MX Master 3 to my old macbook before first time set up on Mac Mini M2. thank you 🤝
Glad it helped!
This has been really helpful. Have new Mac Studio arriving next week and I use the Logitech keyboard and mouse. This has put my mind at rest. Thank you.
Glad it helped!
Thanks for your video, it's really helpful. Luckily I have a magic trackpad. I need to get a wired keyboard ready before my new Mac mini arrives. Cheers
You are welcome!
In my case I had a mouse with unifying receiver (check!) but a non-compatible keyboard, the Logitech K380. My tip for others in this situation would be: Using your mouse, select the “Mobility” option at the Accessibility setup step. This will enable you to turn on the Virtual Keyboard immediately, allowing you to input keyboard inputs using your mouse cursor.
Good suggestion
The dongle trick worked great. Luckily I had an old Logitech w/ a dongle to get past the initial setup. Great video, thanks so much.
You're welcome!
Just got my Mac studio and I had this exact issue! Thanks for making this & sharing the info and presenting it clearly. Super helpful!!
You're welcome!
I was going to set up my new Mac Studio and intuitively decided to google RUclips for guidance. Thank goodness a RUclipsr mentioned I can't set up using bluetooth keyboard n mouse. So here I am. Thank you so very much.
very helpful. I've started upgrading my gear, and bought the logitech range. Just waiting for the new mac studio (next year?) then I'll switch from pc.
this potential problem suddenly woke😆 me in the night, and i wondered if id made the right choice with the keyboard, but you have made me feel more relaxed about it, cheers
Cheers
I have a LogiTech MX2 mouse which I connected via Dongle - the mouse pointer would stick sometimes. So I used Bluetooth and it works flawlessly with my M1Ultra MacStudio
Good to know.
I got my Studio Max on Wednesday, my first Apple product. Used a wired Windows keyboard and mouse like you showed to set up. Then paired my new MX ERGO trackball and MX Logi keyboard. Have the same keyboard and trackball paired to my PC editor too.
Nice!
Hello Art, Jose from Puerto Rico. Simply outstanding tutorial. I can't wait to get my Max Studio machine to try this out. Hopefully, B&H will start receiving them in May, and they'll start shipping.
Hi Jose, thank you! This clarify up a lot of things ;)
I used a wired keyboard & a wired mouse with my Late 2014 Mac mini to get it ready :) & I did the same when I swapped HDD to SSD :) Thanks , Nice & an essential video indeed :)
:D
Great videos art as alway. Now if the rest of us could only get a Mac Studio we’d have a chance to set one up :-)
I know right, the wait is so long. I ended getting the base ultra because I don't want to wait 10-12 weeks. ;)
Thanks! I tried for 2 hours to link my rollerball to my new studio… just ordered a wired mouse from 1989 lol
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Video was superb. Thank you so much for this, allowed me to get studio set up with dongle.
:)
Thanks Art! if u didnt share abt using the unifying device i probably would have taken hours wondering how to connect my logitech mouse n key board to the mac studio.
Glad I could help!
Good to know in case I decide to buy a Mac Studio.
Awesome!
Thank you. This was a stress saver 😊
You’re welcome 😊
Thanks for this, I was wondering if the dongle would work because I don't have wired keyboard / mouse any more. Just need to find the dongle!
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Thank you so much this was useful
You're welcome!
Thank you very helpful
You're Welcome!
Excellent thanks!
You're welcome!
Thank you soooo much! I am hopeful to get my Studio Monday and bought a MX 3 mouse for use. I did buy the stupidly expensive Touch keyboard for convenience. So I will pair my MX 3 with my mac mini first and then on to the Studio. I'll let you know if it does not work. Thanks again.
:D
Actually at setup macOS can pair with 3rd party devices, you just need to put them in pairing mode and macOS will try to find it and automatically pair it, tried with my Keychron and M590 and they work
Good to know, I did put the MX into paring mode and it didn't work. So if other works that way it is great, but if anyone is using the MX well this is the solution. I don't have other devices that are non apple or logitech to test but thanks for letting me and other know.
Many thanks excellent tutorial. I am upgrading to Mini Mac M2 and upgraded spec. Delivery next week…I have just ordered the Logitech mouse and keyboard. Better than Apples. A year from this video on has anyone found out if the new dongle supplied with keyboard will work out of the box, if not old wired mouse and keyboard to be borrowed for set up 😮
Yes new one works out of the box, but it will only paired with the device that it ships with. So if you have a mouse and kb, each with its own dongle then you have to plug both in at first during setup
thx u helped me a lot
Glad to hear that!
Thanks for sharing this! As a Logitech user, I wish I knew the pre-paired dongle trick before I had to go out and buy a $1.00 ancient wired keyboard at my local thrift store! LOL My old wired PC mouse worked too.
I hear you. This stems from the questions that I have been getting. There are too many people complaining and not offering any quick logical solutions. :D
Thanks a lot for this video. I've seen couple of vlogs/videos where new owners of MacStudios said they are returning their new computers because they cannot tolerate Apple forcing them to buy Apple Keyboard & Mouse/Trackpad. Which sounds a bit ridiculous, doesn't it? But on the other hand - Apple support claimed that MacStudio "works only with certified external devices" which is completely incorrect. Also - Apple should have added a procedure to pair 3rd party BT mouse & keyboard - there really is no reason to omit this. Stay safe!
Yes they could have made it easier. This could also be an MX limitations as well. I don't have other BT mouse and KB to test with. Some said they are successful. So you might be able to get it done. I helped many of my friend and clients setup so many of these machines already, it is all good!
Not really a problem for most folks, but I do mobile app development on my 16" MacBook Pro M1 Max and use the Logitech MX Master 3 mouse and MX Keys keyboard, which are both wireless, and when running an iOS simulator on my Mac there is a crackling sound that occurs when using these Logitech input devices. I'm guessing there is some sort of Bluetooth feedback going on. Really annoying in that use case, but other than that the MX Master 3 and MX Keys work great.
That is good to know, I would never thought about it. Thanks for sharing.
I've learned the Unifying Receiver and the Bolt Receiver are compatible with different versions of the OS
Good to know.
Is this same with logi Bolt too? (Do pre-paired logi bolt mouse and keyboard work during the initial mac studio setup?)
Yes
Life saver 🙏🙏
:)
Thanks!
Welcome!
Hello Sir please make in depth video for Colour Calibrating SW monitors with Mac Studio please.
Already made those videos they are the same as any machine, watch this ruclips.net/video/8rjRoIe0-mo/видео.html and then this ruclips.net/video/xFeKEO8zFgU/видео.html
Heads up that MX Master 3 Mouse for Mac doesn't have a dongle in the box (but you don't need the Mac specific version in the first place).
Good to know, it has been a while since I purchased mine. Thanks for the heads up!
Thanks for big helpful!!!!
You're welcome!
I use a keychron k2 and mx master 3, both works on my macbook pro but its not working on mac mini setup wizard
hardwire the keyboard?
i want to slip mac mini m2 pro logic board into a keyboard case. any tip is appreciated
don't really do mod on this channel.
What about Logitech MK. Neither mouse nor Logitech keyboard MK will work with my MacBook Air M1 bought 2021
I am not sure what is going on with your system. If you are using the Unifying Dongle, I would download the software and see if you can reset or add the devices again. And if they still don't work, I would reach out to Logitech support
thank youuuuuuu
You're Welcome!
Nice and timely video for those of us with third party BT mouse and keyboard. Just want to be sure I understand something you mentioned. The dongle that comes with the Logitech MX Master 3 does not work for pairing to Mac Studio? Need to use another universal dongle that has already been used for pairing to another Apple device? Thank you again.
Dongle should work but to clarify. If it had been paired already using another machine it should work. If it is just new out of the box, I am not sure will it work or not since it is not user paired. It could have been paired from the factory, I am not sure about this part. I don't have a brand new MX to test. The other dongle that has already been paired can be done on a Mac or PC, it should not matter as long as your are using the same channel.
@@ArtIsRight Thank you. Will try this out. Getting a wired mouse just in case.
Great idea!
Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊
Tried with 3 keyboards - Logitech wireless (and with the dongle), Wireless Apple keyboard, and wired Apple keyboard (USB). None of them work
If apple, especially wired one does not work. Then I would contact Apple Support, not sure what may be going on.
I’m i’m curious what you think about the logitech craft keyboard. How did you set it up with Lightroom. Also, is it all plastic!
Aluminum top and plastic keys and the area around the keys. I like it. I originally got it to use the dial wheel with LRC but to use all of those control you have to be in Dev module, I usually spend most of my time editing my client work in Library Quick Develop so the dial is a moot point for me. But I have other uses for the dial, volume control, switching tabs and closing tabs in browsers.
Anyone know how to connect a 2013 Mac keyboard to a MacStudio 2. I don't have a port on my 2013 keyboard and no cable as it's bluetooth so how can i connect?
bluetooth from the Mac, but you may not be able to use that for setup if the machine does not sees it
Question please someone answer this. I’m going to buy a Mac Mini but i don’t have enough money left for a €109 wireless Apple Keyboard yet. Can i buy a cheap one with cable to install the Mac Mini? I just asking this to be 100% sure
Yes, you can even plug in a $15 Logitech or any PC keyboard for that matter. It is just that you'll have a windows keys instead of apple and mapping might be swap on some keys.
So can i just use any keyboard + mouse if they has a wire ?
not for these. but if you have a wired one sure
I also followed the same path. My dongle is paired and working fine with MacBook Pro however when I put the dongle in the studio, only the mouse works but not the keyboard. I have Logitech MX Keys mini keyboard.
Interesting good to know.
@@ArtIsRight I finally got it configured with a loaner Magic keyboard. Thanks to my neighbour 🙋♂️
Good to know. I wonder why it was not working. My MX Craft works, so it could be keyboard model specific.
The Mac Mini, could that be set up with a Lenovo laptop? Can the Mac Mini be set up on non Apple monitors?
Lenovo monitor yet, laptop not so much. Or any laptop for that matter.
I have my Mac Studio arriving in two days. I did order the new keyboard and touch pad. Will the Apple touch pad work with it. Do not like their pointer mouse.
It is apple so it will work.
Just lived through this on Wed. Had to run and by the Magic Keyboard and mouse to setup. Wired KB wouldn't get me past the Apple ID Screen. So I still have a PC for my Work laptop and I'm wondering how can I return to only using one keyboard/mouse for My Studio and my work laptop? Is there no way that the Magic Keyboard/Mouse will work for all?
I think there's a way to use the Apple Magic KB/Mouse for windows but switching devices is hard. This is why Logitech MX makes a lot of sense.
I have a very old magic mouse and keyboard that use batteries. Will that work with the mac studio or I have to get the newest version of magic mouse?
That will work, it is all Apple products!
will a pre-paired dongle which was paired with a windows PC do the job for the mac mini?
For Logitech products yet, dongle pairing is OS agnostic
Do you think if Logitech Mk550 would work with Mac studio? Curiously waiting for your response. Thank you in advance.
I don't see why not.
@@ArtIsRight Thank you for your prompt response, appreciate it !
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Thanks for debunking that other channel's 12 minute rant.
Kinda the purpose of this video ... a polite way of saying ... "wrong!" LOL.
Rant don't offer solutions, which is not helpful. :D
FWIW I just went to a Salvation Army store and they had 10 or so wired keyboards to choose from and it was just $3.99.
Nothing wrong with that! 👍🏼
I connected my old Mac keyboard to my new Mac Studio via the USB port and nothing, it doesn't recognize it, can a keyboard (even Mac) be too old to work?
That should just work. I am not sure why is it not.
@@ArtIsRight it seems to be an issue with the Ventura 13.2 update
Interesting, gotta love Ventura and yearly os Update.
@@ArtIsRight I found the solution, instead of plugging the keyboard into the USB slot, I plugged it into a USB hub that goes into the thunderbolt port, now it works!!
That is strange, it should have been the same either way, but I'm glad that you got it to work.
Which dongle did you use for this? Can I get a link?
www.amazon.com/Syntech-Adapter-Thunderbolt-Compatible-MacBook/dp/B07CVX3516/ref=sr_1_3?crid=35QK92FV4AM1J&keywords=usb%2Ba%2Bto%2Bc&qid=1655756744&sprefix=usb%2Ba%2Bto%2Bc%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-3&th=1
I just bought the MX master 3 for mac, and there's no dongle included.
it is no longer included with the MX Master 3, I have mine for a long time now.
@@ArtIsRight I guess I’ll just buy one.
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@@ArtIsRight the weird thing is that even after the Mac Studio is set up, it still doesn’t see the MX3 without the dongle. But my old iMac sees it fine.
have you tried using Bluetooth preference to setup? Also at some point these Mx Master 3 did comes with dongle, mine has, my friend who got one a few months ago also got the dongle as well. This exclusion must be new.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Its seems so simple.
I upgrded my iMac to the Mac Studio, and I used both the MX Mac mouse and MX keyboard. I feel lost without the MX keyboard, its that good. --- I got the bolt unit, plugged it into the studio. The problem is, the MX Keyboard wont pair. I hold #1 button down for 3 seconds and I never get a flashing light, I tried 100 times. The MX Mouse works on BT just fine. But I cannot pair the MX KB because of what seems a silly issue, pairing. I got the Bolt because the MX KB never shows up in BT on the MAc Studio.
I would be beyond appreciative for any help about the blinking light after holding it for 3 seconds, for me, it goes black, no light. I used the MX KB on my iMAc for one year using BT, and it was fine.
Amy comment would mean a lot, Thank you.
You might need to do some searching. Bolt will only Bolt intended devices. So for instance, your MX KB and Mouse might be designed to work with Unifying Dongle. I would check the compatibility, I think that is the issue you are running into.
@@ArtIsRight Thank you very much for your reply. The bolt is compatible with the MX KB & the Mac Studio. In your video you mentioned connection on an iMac first, then move it over to the Studio.
I moved the Bolt and MX KB to my iMac trying to program the Bolt. However, there was no pairing, the light on the MX Position #1 went dead after holding 3 seconds. This leads me to believe the MX KB is bad.
I have the 2019 iMac, loaded with Bolt software and Options+
I should be able to pair the MX KB using using the #2 of #3 choices. But #2 & #3 device options on MX KB are also dead or no blinking for pair mode. I cant seem to change device setting on the MX KB for the iMac to pair & program the Bolt.
My next option seems to be buying a new MX KB for Mac, and hoping it will work.
Any comment would be greatly appreciated. I have subscribed to your channel, its great. Thank you, Fred
"The bolt is compatible with the MX KB & the Mac Studio. In your video you mentioned connection on an iMac first, then move it over to the Studio." it is the context here is macOS setup which does not give you a bluetooth or 3rd party controller dialog, that is why the recommendation is as such. From what you described, and I can't know this for sure but you can look on the device, there will be symbols on it next to the bluetooth symbol, you can see clearly if it is bolt or unifying. They use different frequency and different communication tech, Bolt will not work with Unifying and same the other way around as well.
Will the magic keyboard work while setting up instead of only mouse and trackpad?
Yes, it will try to pair at setup
@@superqaxclub just a bit confused , u mean the keyboard will connect without any problem while first setting up the studio Right?
If you have an apple keyboard, just turn it on and it will try to connect. If it does not work then just use the USB to lighting cable that comes with the keyboard and that will pair it with the computer for sure.
@@ArtIsRight tysm
Can I do this setup with only magic trackpad? Or is it important to have a keyboard for this setup as well?
You need a keyboard to type in data. So you should have both or just the track pad and on screen keyboard which can get annoying quick
@@ArtIsRight oh, if there is an option for on screen keyboard while the initial setup I don't need a keyboard. I have the magic trackpad. Can you please confirm if there is an option for on-screen keyboard for the initial setup?
yes there is, you have to use accessibility.
@@ArtIsRight awesome!! Thanks a lot man. I won't need to buy any keyboard now haha. Actually, I have a Logitech k480 keyboard which requires Bluetooth to connect, doesn't support the unifying receiver technology.
I have a Mac mini 2020 running macOS Monterey. I have a mx Keys for Mac which uses a unify dungle, and I have a mx master 3s mouse that uses the Logi bolt dongle. My problem is I cannot pair the keyboard with a Logi bolt and cannot pair the mouse with a unify dongle. My keyboard worked great until I got the mouse about 1 yr later. Now I can be working on safari or in an app, but for some reason I click to go to preferences and try to type the keyboard doesn't recognize anything. I don't understand why. Because sometimes it does. I have asked Logitech numerous times how to fix with no results yet. I anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate it. Sorry for the long comment
They are not interchangeable, two different standard. One will not work with the other. I outlined this in my MX Master 3s and MX Mechanical Review.
Ok but before you try to start UP your M1 for the first time A WIRED KEYBOARD ON THE USB PORT IS NOT WORKING!
so you have to do this video again and try to install it for the first time with a wired keyboard and mouse lets see it that happens....it does not see the keyboard at all i just tried it and it keeps asking for a Wireless key board there is no other option BAD Apple you should have to choose as i still own 4 wired keyboards and a wireless and a magic mouse i hate because of the sharp edges i work 10 hours a day and after 3 day your fingers really hurt ( i can tell as i do work with apple from the 265 color depth ERA..)
ok
So is there any chance to connect Bluetooth mouse to Apple?
You can connect normally
Yes, but not at the setup phase
Yup, ditto to all. So during the setup just use either simple wired KB/Mouse.
@@ArtIsRight Thank you. PS. Is the best connection for MacBook Pro M1 to SW321 the USB C-C cable?
yes
Now I need another keyboard Just to setup this damn M1. -_____- This Jelly Comb wireless keyboard purchase was a waste.
ok
ok
Just found a solution to check as you need a USB hub that is powered someone on the web mentioned it
ridiculous scandalous for a 4.000 EURO Machine you can tell and share it with everybody who has older gear to hook up
ok
The first 4 mins you said alot of nothing. Waited just to findout that you can use a dongle.
and you found out. context matters, you're welcome
Awesome vid! I’d like to add: if you can’t get the keyboard but have a mouse then go to Accessibility and turn on Motor… it will show the onscreen keyboard! ;)
That is a fantastic idea! Never thought of that. Awesome!
Out of the box setup, can you use just a mouse to setup the Mac mini. (Can you reach accessibility and turn on motor on setup without a keyboard?).
_ Recently, from the Logitech support pages, older versions of Logitech Options, which allowed the use of mice and keyboards on older operating systems, were deleted. This program allows you to use the full potential of these devices by setting additional buttons, rollers, and gestures to suit your needs.
_ Eg for macOS from Apple, Logitech Options cannot be downloaded for older systems below macOS v 10.14. In the case of Windows, the situation is better, the support for W7 has been canceled.
_ What can users of older Apple computers do? Lots of people have bought expensive Logitech mice and keyboards and use them with old computers. Many of them are professionals, who therefore use old computers and old systems - because they have very expensive programs installed there that serve them for up to 10 years. They appreciated Logitech equipment for its durability, reliability and the ability to adapt to their work style. The problem is, you can't set up these Logitech devices without dedicated proprietary software.
_ Logitech, which creates itself as a world leader - does not care about its customers.
Great question, I would contact Logitech and see if they can offer you some internal download link to the old version of their software. I understand there's a need to user older version of the OS sometimes, however, at some point an OS update must be done. I am not comment on behalf of Logitech but logically thinking at some point companies have to halt supporting older OS because it can be costly and represent a dwindling user population. It will never be as small as 2 digits or 0 but none the less it is a smaller segment of users and there comes a tipping point where it does not make sense to maintained development. But in your case, they can just provide you with a link so I would contact them.
@@ArtIsRight Thank you for your reply. I do not want Logitech to give me any additional support for older MacOS system. I only want those Apps versions to download (to operate older computers). Keepieng a few small Apps on servers is not so costly. E.g. I need Logitech Options 6.30 - and this is only 17 MB.
I know and I don't know why they took the download link away, this is where you would have to reach out to Logitech for help. Not to maintain the app to access their download link to the archives.
@@ArtIsRight I've just dug-up my backups and driver's websites and found the versions of the older drivers I needed. I also downloaded the current versions from the Logitech website. I made a whole bundle of these apps and I will keep it in my archive. Such a life lesson.
I hear you, sadly now it is one of those where you have to archive your own software and drivers. I'm glad it worked out.
Yea bro. Wtf $3000 and my shit ain’t even working lol
that is one way of seeing it
This is dumb as duck to use other usb cabled mice or keyboard to jump start.
Not as dumb when others can't figure out what to do. This helps them. Also save the duck next time, no need to get the beak and wings involved.
Ohhh myyyyy goshhhhhh, so annoying
oooookkkkkkkkkk
Get to the point and STOP waffling!
I'll do what I want, and you're welcome
background and context matters.
This frustrated me so much 😭 I had a free Logitech wireless mouse and used the unified dongle and it connected automatically, did the rest of the setup with an on screen keyboard 🥲
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