I have had three of these. One was a replacement by Logitech. The issue is that the Powerplay will generate EMF interference while in the charging state, as indicated by the White LED on the pad receiver. I have the G903 Mouse, G910 Keyboard, and the Powerplay. I also use a Logitech MX Master 3 and Performance MX for productivity most of the time. I noticed the mouse cursor while using any other wireless mouse like the MX Master 3 or Performance MX was jittering, and I could not control it while the Powerplay was in the charge state! As soon as the charge state ended or I unplugged the Powerplay, the cursor would return to normal. As soon as the Powerplay returned to the charging state, the cursor would become erratic again! I also noticed the G903 generated a jittery mouse cursor while the Powerplay was in a charged state. It was not as bad as when using the MXM3, and I could select items, but the cursor was jittering until the charge state ended. So Logitech sent me a replacement Powerplay, and it had the same issue! Because I use my productivity Logitech mice the most, I would unplug the Powerplay pad to prevent the problem from occurring. When I wanted to game and use the G903 mouse, I would plug the Powerplay back in. Fast forward a few months, and I started to play Elden Ring on PC using an Xbox controller. I noticed intermittent issues with menu control. When trying to select or scroll through a menu using the Xbox controller, I could not choose anything, and it would jump around! At first, I thought this was a new game patch issue, but it continued to occur, and then I noticed the game was jittering slightly only on the monitor I was playing Elden Ring. When this issue remained after several patches, I discovered the Powerplay was causing the problem when it was in a charge state! Like the mice, the issue would disappear once I disconnected the Powerplay USB cable or stopped charging. I connected the USB connection directly to my desktop and other USB ports, but the issue persists. All device Firmware and G-Hub software are up to date. I even purchased a third Powerplay pad from BestBuy, hoping Logitech may have changed something, but the issue continues even on the newest Powerplay. The Powerplay produces some EMF that impacts other wireless devices, speakers, and monitors. I am not sure how the Powerplay is affecting my monitor. Still, it is only occurring on the monitor I am playing Elden Ring on, leading me to conclude the interface is coming through the Xbox controller and maybe producing micro character movement, which looks like screen jittering on my monitor. I have contacted Logitech again regarding this issue. I have not seen many reviewers reporting this, but I believe this is because most owners only use a Logitech G Mouse, so they do not know the impact on other wireless devices. However, there are a few reviewers who, like me, use different wireless devices and are experiencing the same issue. Edit: I have noticed my Panasonic wireless home phone has had interference for some time now. This wasn't always the case, and If I move away from my desk with the Powerplay, it goes away! It occurred to me that the Powerplay might also impact this phone. Sure enough, if I unplug the Powerplay mouse pad, all my home phone interference disappears! There is a Powerplay Charging Enable option in the G Hub Powerplay options section that will only work with Powerplay Firmware 7.1.11. G Hub will NOT update the Powerplay Firmware through the built-in update process, and you have to do this manually to update the Fireware to 7.1.11 to enable this option! With no help from Logitech support, I think I figured out a fix. You have to use the Logitech POWERPLAY Wireless Charging System Update Tool under downloads for the Powerplay device to actually update the Powerplay Firmware to version 7.1.11 to get the option to disable. Powerplay Charging! You can now disable Powerplay Charging until required, and it will not impact other devices. I am still checking this works and will update later. Good luck.
The powerplay mat is more than likely affecting any other electrical device with its electric energy field, if I put my phone on the mat is stops working and I cannot scroll through it or use my fingers to navigate the menus, take it off the pad and it returns to normal.
@@mr.not.so.perfect.666 Thanks your reply got me thinking about the ongoing interference I am having with our wireless home phone used at my desk with the Powerplay mouse pad. As soon as I disconnect the power connection to the Powerplay pad my wireless home phone works perfectly! I have updated my comments accordingly.
@@NostyBoi Yes, it works. There is just one funny thing with Ghub: Logitech general.When you do not use the mouse or keyboard, they enter sleep mode. Each time that happens, it will restart Ghub Load, like when you start a PC. gives kind of a weird feeling, but it's not a big problem.
I wash mine in the bath as its the rubber mat underneath that contains the electrical bits to generate the electric charging field, afaik the cloth mat is just that, cloth, I washed mine in the bath with dish soap and let it dry in the sun, works fine.
i dont understand the battery coin that goes under the mouse because mine charges with or without it. i keep it in anyways, but im not seeing the point or a benefit.
Do you know if there is an option to have the G off when the PC is completely powered off, when ever i turn my PC off the G stays on and cycles colors.
sounds like your pc is powering the usb ports even when it's off. you should be able to change that setting in bios settings. see your motherboard's user manual for info on how to do that.
@@GeekStreet Mate. The G502 lightspeed is the newest wireless version of the original G502. Logitech's marketing term "lightspeed" is in the name itself, which refers to their end-to-end wireless technology.
Hi there when you mentioned that it charges when it's low level, automatically at what level are you talking? cause it mentions in their page it will auto charge 85% onwards. But mine drops to 80% and it does not auto charge?
Just in case you never found the answer to this: When charging using powerplay, the mat nor alternative chargers will ever charge the mouse above 80%. It -must- be plugged in to hit 100. The reason though is simple: it prevents overcharging by lowering the max charge percentage so you can't overchange the internal battery. Has 0 impact on performance or anything else.
I bought one today and it has rubber cable inside the box! Why logitech is cutting corners with the cables? This is the same with g915 keyboards. I bought g915 on 2021 and it came with braided charging cable but today I recieved a new one with rubber cable in the box!
Can that USB connector just be plugged directly into USB power socket adapter? Seems like a waste of a USB port otherwise. Also a shame that there's no USB output on the pad itself to charge a wireless keyboard like like the G915.
@@GeekStreet Thanks for the response. What control does the G Hub software give you over the mousepad other than perhaps turning the charger on and off?
I have just found out the powerplay is the cause of that weird buzzing I hear through my amps in my studio which is in another room. on gaming pc I would hear it only if I turned the mic up to above 70%. solution for me is to untick the charging function when I need to record.
For someone who's had this for an extended period of time do not waste your money. The mat causes G Hub to malfunction about once a week. It'll continually loop saying your mouse is dead and it just randomly decides to change your DPI settings even when everything is set to use the same profile. The soft pad wears away in a matter of weeks/very few months and feels horrible even the slightest wear. It's stupidly expensive for a shit product.
has to be plugged into the computer. The mousepad is what is acting as the wireless dongle for the mouse, so if its plugged into an outlet, the mouse will not be connected to the PC in any way. Not sue what the behavior would be in an "always on" usb port on the PC, my assumption is that it will charge the mouse, but I havent really tested it.
@@awzup57 that's not correct, either of the mice that work with the mat come with an small Bluetooth dongle that plugs into an USB slot and the mouse works independently of the mat, the mat charges the battery in the mouse only.
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Would this work if I plugged it into my xbox??
I have had three of these. One was a replacement by Logitech. The issue is that the Powerplay will generate EMF interference while in the charging state, as indicated by the White LED on the pad receiver. I have the G903 Mouse, G910 Keyboard, and the Powerplay. I also use a Logitech MX Master 3 and Performance MX for productivity most of the time. I noticed the mouse cursor while using any other wireless mouse like the MX Master 3 or Performance MX was jittering, and I could not control it while the Powerplay was in the charge state!
As soon as the charge state ended or I unplugged the Powerplay, the cursor would return to normal. As soon as the Powerplay returned to the charging state, the cursor would become erratic again! I also noticed the G903 generated a jittery mouse cursor while the Powerplay was in a charged state. It was not as bad as when using the MXM3, and I could select items, but the cursor was jittering until the charge state ended.
So Logitech sent me a replacement Powerplay, and it had the same issue! Because I use my productivity Logitech mice the most, I would unplug the Powerplay pad to prevent the problem from occurring. When I wanted to game and use the G903 mouse, I would plug the Powerplay back in.
Fast forward a few months, and I started to play Elden Ring on PC using an Xbox controller. I noticed intermittent issues with menu control. When trying to select or scroll through a menu using the Xbox controller, I could not choose anything, and it would jump around! At first, I thought this was a new game patch issue, but it continued to occur, and then I noticed the game was jittering slightly only on the monitor I was playing Elden Ring. When this issue remained after several patches, I discovered the Powerplay was causing the problem when it was in a charge state! Like the mice, the issue would disappear once I disconnected the Powerplay USB cable or stopped charging.
I connected the USB connection directly to my desktop and other USB ports, but the issue persists. All device Firmware and G-Hub software are up to date. I even purchased a third Powerplay pad from BestBuy, hoping Logitech may have changed something, but the issue continues even on the newest Powerplay. The Powerplay produces some EMF that impacts other wireless devices, speakers, and monitors. I am not sure how the Powerplay is affecting my monitor. Still, it is only occurring on the monitor I am playing Elden Ring on, leading me to conclude the interface is coming through the Xbox controller and maybe producing micro character movement, which looks like screen jittering on my monitor.
I have contacted Logitech again regarding this issue. I have not seen many reviewers reporting this, but I believe this is because most owners only use a Logitech G Mouse, so they do not know the impact on other wireless devices. However, there are a few reviewers who, like me, use different wireless devices and are experiencing the same issue.
Edit: I have noticed my Panasonic wireless home phone has had interference for some time now. This wasn't always the case, and If I move away from my desk with the Powerplay, it goes away! It occurred to me that the Powerplay might also impact this phone. Sure enough, if I unplug the Powerplay mouse pad, all my home phone interference disappears!
There is a Powerplay Charging Enable option in the G Hub Powerplay options section that will only work with Powerplay Firmware 7.1.11. G Hub will NOT update the Powerplay Firmware through the built-in update process, and you have to do this manually to update the Fireware to 7.1.11 to enable this option! With no help from Logitech support, I think I figured out a fix.
You have to use the Logitech POWERPLAY Wireless Charging System Update Tool under downloads for the Powerplay device to actually update the Powerplay Firmware to version 7.1.11 to get the option to disable. Powerplay Charging! You can now disable Powerplay Charging until required, and it will not impact other devices. I am still checking this works and will update later. Good luck.
I think this is what's happening to me, my controllers won't stay connected. I'm going to try to disconnect the powerplay and try again now.
The powerplay mat is more than likely affecting any other electrical device with its electric energy field, if I put my phone on the mat is stops working and I cannot scroll through it or use my fingers to navigate the menus, take it off the pad and it returns to normal.
@@mr.not.so.perfect.666 Thanks your reply got me thinking about the ongoing interference I am having with our wireless home phone used at my desk with the Powerplay mouse pad. As soon as I disconnect the power connection to the Powerplay pad my wireless home phone works perfectly! I have updated my comments accordingly.
Are we aware of the power consumption of the always on mat?
@@seyley2901 not something you can't afford
Hi Geek, may i know how many percent low the battery, the powerplay only start charge the mouse?
i think it works with the g502 lightspeed too now
Yes it does!
@@GeekStreet Does it work with wireless G Pro, too?
@@jeremyemerson yes
bruh i just noticed that the back piece can come off once i turned the mic off lol. thanks a bunch
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I want one, thanks for sharing.
When are they ever gonna come out with a wireless mousepad?
@@lucyfer7324 woooosh
Does any Maxi pad with Powerplay compatibility exist? So that you can load the batteries of the g502 and g915?
yes it works with both new wireless mouses since the button fits
@@Nod_L3g1oN not mouse i mean then g915 keyboard and the g502 mouse.
@@MarcoTechExperience i got myself the g502 mouse it works.as for the keyboard i plan to get it later but i have to see if it can charge it.
@@Nod_L3g1oN do you know if it works with the g502xplus
@@NostyBoi Yes, it works. There is just one funny thing with Ghub: Logitech general.When you do not use the mouse or keyboard, they enter sleep mode. Each time that happens, it will restart Ghub Load, like when you start a PC. gives kind of a weird feeling, but it's not a big problem.
I uave a question please respond will this work with the g502 x plus i cant find anything anywhere that says it can
Yes it should
I got this mousepad with my G703, everytime I use the charging battery it charges up to 95% and when I take it out my mouse battery % drops to 75.
This is support for logitech g900 bro ?
Does anyone have any suggestions on cleaning the soft mouse pad that comes with this?
I use IPA dabbed onto a tech friendly gentle cloth, or paper towel.
I wash mine in the bath as its the rubber mat underneath that contains the electrical bits to generate the electric charging field, afaik the cloth mat is just that, cloth, I washed mine in the bath with dish soap and let it dry in the sun, works fine.
I thought mine was broken what level does the mouse need to go down to in order to start charging?
i dont understand the battery coin that goes under the mouse because mine charges with or without it. i keep it in anyways, but im not seeing the point or a benefit.
I already own a soft Logitech mouse mat. Can you put this device under any mouse mat?
So a little dumb question . Does it work with the g502 x lightspeed
Yes it will
Do you know if there is an option to have the G off when the PC is completely powered off, when ever i turn my PC off the G stays on and cycles colors.
Not possible as far as I'm aware, unless anyone else can comment.
@@GeekStreet thanks, sticker cover it is haha
sounds like your pc is powering the usb ports even when it's off. you should be able to change that setting in bios settings. see your motherboard's user manual for info on how to do that.
Do you still use it? How is your experience after so long?
Does it work with the g502 lightspeed?
Nah bro that's the wired version
@@GeekStreet Mate. The G502 lightspeed is the newest wireless version of the original G502. Logitech's marketing term "lightspeed" is in the name itself, which refers to their end-to-end wireless technology.
Correction: It does work with Logitech's PowerPlay Mousepad.
@@andrzhu Thanks for the info bro.
I've just checked and it looks like the G502 lightspeed is compatible with the powerplay!
Hi there when you mentioned that it charges when it's low level, automatically at what level are you talking? cause it mentions in their page it will auto charge 85% onwards. But mine drops to 80% and it does not auto charge?
Just in case you never found the answer to this: When charging using powerplay, the mat nor alternative chargers will ever charge the mouse above 80%. It -must- be plugged in to hit 100. The reason though is simple: it prevents overcharging by lowering the max charge percentage so you can't overchange the internal battery. Has 0 impact on performance or anything else.
thank you
Il mouse Logitech g pro x superlights 2 funzionerà con questo tappetino per mouse?
Yes It does, I'm using it with my Powerplay right now.
Yes it works, I'm using my Superlight 2 with the Powerplay right now.
It's kinda interesting.. My powerplay mat that just arrived, doesn't have a braided cable. I feel pranked :(
can u make how to on bluetooth for wireless mouse usb
Cool device
More than two now work with this mat
No light on the mousepad indicating charging.
Where do you plug your powerplay pad to??
It's in the video, check it out.
@@GeekStreet oh okay thx
@@GeekStreet that made me laugh. Good job keeping your composure
@@atziluth5198 🙃
@@GeekStreet nowhere in your video you show where to plug in. MUST BE USB 3.0 minimun to RUN the DEVICE shere this with your subs.
thank you great help
You're welcome
@@GeekStreet would this work If I plugged it into my xbox or a plug socket
@@lzzzz5816 ive not tried but pretty sure it should work with a Xbox
I bought one today and it has rubber cable inside the box! Why logitech is cutting corners with the cables? This is the same with g915 keyboards. I bought g915 on 2021 and it came with braided charging cable but today I recieved a new one with rubber cable in the box!
Can that USB connector just be plugged directly into USB power socket adapter? Seems like a waste of a USB port otherwise. Also a shame that there's no USB output on the pad itself to charge a wireless keyboard like like the G915.
Best to plug into a PC so the G Hub software can pick it up.
@@GeekStreet Thanks for the response. What control does the G Hub software give you over the mousepad other than perhaps turning the charger on and off?
Yep thats about it from what I remember
mine only came with the hard finish mat and now im pissed cus the soft one is way better
You should contact the seller.
When I plug mine in, it makes a weird buzzing noise. Any ideas how to remedy this?
I have just found out the powerplay is the cause of that weird buzzing I hear through my amps in my studio which is in another room. on gaming pc I would hear it only if I turned the mic up to above 70%. solution for me is to untick the charging function when I need to record.
the title is in german. does youtube has some weird translation algorithm running?
Fine
So i ve a question, the powerplay mat will begin the charge of the mouse, when it reach the 20% of batery?
Can I buy only the powercore module for my G703 and charge it on the other wireless charging pad like my phone wireless pad?
For someone who's had this for an extended period of time do not waste your money. The mat causes G Hub to malfunction about once a week. It'll continually loop saying your mouse is dead and it just randomly decides to change your DPI settings even when everything is set to use the same profile. The soft pad wears away in a matter of weeks/very few months and feels horrible even the slightest wear. It's stupidly expensive for a shit product.
Does it charge while playing games?
And when you use the thick mousepad on the Powerplay it still charges while gaming Right?
So you can play infinite Long if you want with wireless while using the Powerplay? Sooo Sorry for the questions..
When the battery reaches a low level is changes and yes it charges via playing games.
@@GeekStreet its so handy you can play infinite wireless Without charging it!
@@blyat2165 yeah definitely!
does it have to be plugged into your cpu or can u plug it to the wall
I wish someone would answer this question.yr whole reason I bought it is so I could have it plugged into the wall
has to be plugged into the computer. The mousepad is what is acting as the wireless dongle for the mouse, so if its plugged into an outlet, the mouse will not be connected to the PC in any way. Not sue what the behavior would be in an "always on" usb port on the PC, my assumption is that it will charge the mouse, but I havent really tested it.
@@awzup57 that's not correct, either of the mice that work with the mat come with an small Bluetooth dongle that plugs into an USB slot and the mouse works independently of the mat, the mat charges the battery in the mouse only.
i got 18% on my mouse and i dont see the charging icon everything is hooked on properly
I'm dealing with that too, the thing is lit up but the white light is not turning on to charge the thing.
Why my powerplay make a noise? 😭like a "bip" every time 😭
it interferes a ton with audio. only way i know of to get rid of it is to turn off the charging on the application.
recently it randomly stops charging ... bruh
yeah. the coin battery thing will die in a year or so.. then its worthless
Sweet