How to Connect Your Logitech Keyboard To Receiver | iMac
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
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In this video I show you two options to connect your Logitech keyboard to your Mac (MacBook or iMac). In my opinion the receiver works best. Check out how to do that as I walk you through all the steps.
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I just bought the Logitech Comfort Wave which comes with a mouse and I only want to use the keyboard and my Mac lg trackpad, it didn't work right away? Do you think I must use the mouse?
This was the first video I was able to follow and it actually worked. Thank you so much!
You're most welcome : )
Very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for the video.
I have been using my Craft keyboard with the Mac via Bluetooth and it works fine on startup and connects without issue, but I now want to use the receiver to see if it will overcome the problem I have with using the Crown to control the volume.
When the Logi Options software is open, the Crown / volume function works fine, but as soon as I close the Logi software, the Crown reverts to the previous setting of switching tabs, despite the settings in the software staying the same!
I'm hoping the receiver will rectify this.
Can you link your logitech keyboard AND mouse to 1 receiver on the mac? The unifying software is not available for my Mac Mini.... RIght now I am using 2 receivers for both the mouse and keyboard and I would rather want to save the 1 USB port for something else if possible.
THX helped me a lot 😊
This was very helpful better than any other video I saw. Thanks alot.
You're most welcome : ) Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much, you are a life saver.
Excelente tu video. muchas gracias
What if the keyboard doesn't have a receiver? When setting up for the first time, do I need to buy another keyboard with one? I currently have the Logitech K380. TIA
I have Mac Ventura OS and it doesn't seem to support Unifying software - I tried downloading an earlier version, but ti does not let me connect. Am I out of luck? I have a K350
Thanks a lot, great video. Easy to understand and it really worked!
You're most welcome. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this, it saved my morning!
Glad it helped!
Can use Logitech MK235 combo for M1 Mac Mini?
(I bought M1 Mac mini last week but 1 need choose affordable kb & mise)
(MK235's Command , control , function key's shortcuts n tips work properly in mac os?????)
Hi Hiranya, To be honest, I haven't tested the Logitech MK235 myself. But I've researched it for you and it turns out that you can use this combo for M1 Mac Mini. Rule of thumb, as long as you have the receiver that comes along with the keyboard and mice, you're good to go.
Thanks! Helped a lot.
Glad it helped!
I am trying to connect my Logi MX Keys Mini keyboard to the receiver I have from the Logitech MX Mouse and it is not working. Keyboard is not visible when I try to pair it.
Should it be compatible with the MX Mouse receiver?
(Works perfectly fine via bluetooth)
Thanks so much! I was able to type that thanks to you!
Anytime, my friend.
Worked for m570. Thank you sir!
Glad it helped
very good video ,helpful
I'm glad it was helpful, Silvio. Thanks for watching : )
With this video and online logitec support i'm able to install mk295 on mac mini m1.. yay thanks.
OHHHH MAN YOU SAVED MY LIFE, THANK YOU SO MUCH !!! YOU ARE WONDERFUL!
Anytime brother
Thanks for the video. You made so easy... :)
Thanks so much for watching, Krista ; )
Thanks a bunch! It worked. However when I went to install the unifying software there was no version for my OS so I just installed for the most recent mac os that was available. Thank you.
Glad it helped. Have a great week : )
Mine says the same but have no new Mac OS version
Hi I went to the unifying software download page and they did not have any downloads for the version of my computer
dis not really understand. my MX works but my Bluetooth on imac 3 92023) doesnt "see" it. Not listed as device. how do i do this?
Can you use keyboard and mouse with the USB receiver?
Any solutions for Mac OS 11?
u are hero bro thanks again
Anytime brother!
Hey!! This product is awesome!!
No regrets!!😃😁
Hi Noel, I'm really glad you've liked it : )
Very much thanks
You're welcome!
you're a genius man
Thanks, Erwan for your nice comment : )
thanks , it worked .
You're welcome : )
Using the "Bluetooth" option to connect to your computer instead of a usb dongle should still work just fine.
Make sure to click on all of the options in the "Advanced" tab under Bluetooth settings.
Doing this will provide relief if no keyboard or mouse is detected at startup.
BruiserFL, That's such great insight!! I was never familiar with this trick, but I definitely will try it out. Thanks!!
Doesn’t work in Ventura
Thanks this worked when bluetooth didn't!
Hey im using A dongle for my macbook and I put the receiver in the donlge , but the website says it doesn't see any receivers, so does it still work with a dongle because im using a macbook 13 which has no USB ports in it. I hope you can still see this comment because this was 2 years ago!
Hi there, let's break it down in steps:
1. You first need to go to Logitech's website to download the Logitech unifying software. Make sure to click on macOS 14.0 to open up the dropdown menu. From this dropdown menu, click on Mac > then macOS 10.13.
2. Connect the receiver to your USB-A dongle.
3. Once you've downloaded and opened the software, you should hit next up until you get the message that says, "turn off your keyboard".
4. If you then turn your keyboard on, the unifying software should recognize your keyboard. It will display an input area where you can type stuff to make sure the keyboard is communicating with your MacBook.
And that's basically it.
Hope this helps.
Thank you so much
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thanks!
No problem!
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Hi, have you tried Preferences > General and then turning on the option Use scroll wheel for zoom?
Hi, what about macOS 12? There is not unifying software version! Don't know how to connect it ..
Same here!
thanks
You're welcome!
Best best ta mg
Thank you! saved me from having to upgrade my computer.
i got this keyboard randomly someone left it to give out. I put in batteries and pressed the on switch and the green light battery symbol came up. It didn't have a receiver so I went to Staples and bought a Logitech USB receiver. Seems it doesn't connect, because it wasn't working. I even tried to press the power button and nothing happened. I guess it doesn't work, or I have no idea how to connect since there is no manual provided. The receiver shows up in bluetooth connected devices but the keyboard does not type
There is version 10.13 instead of 10.15 ???
I recently switched computers from my work Macbook pro to my personal MacBook Air. The Logitech keyboard worked perfectly with the pro via bluetooth. However, it is not working for my air via Bluetooth or withe the usb. I have a connector to my air that has a usb connection but it did not come with a USB port. Is it just not compatible with the Mac book air? is it the brand possibly? my clever mouse works fine with the air via Bluetooth. or maybe I'm missing something?
Does it work with K220 LOGITECK, my friend???
To be honest, I haven't tried. But it should work since the connector is from Logitech self.
What's the red lamp on the left at 2:39?
It's the Philips Hue light beam.
Also, you can uninstall the unifying software after your device is paired. Just remember to not pair it with other devices using the profile to which was connected (1,2,3 profiles).
Thanks for this insight!
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Hi! If I unplug the unifying receiver from the mac, plug it into another computer, say another Mac, would I then be able to use the logitech keyboard on the other computer/mac, without going thru the whole unifying receiver software thing again? thanks!
Hi Victor, good question, but I’m afraid you need to go trough that whole process once again. The good news is that you just have to do it once on that other Mac. Once you went trough that process (downloading unifying software etc) you don’t have to do it again. Hope this helps ✌🏼
in my experience from pc to mac, it works as it paired on PC, no setup needed.
My k350 connects but I can't use the @ key. 😔
How do you connect to MacBook as its usbc ?
You have to get a hub
Hi. Got it working on my Windows PC using the receiver. Then I paired it with my Android phone via Bluetooth. It worked too. But now, I can't reconnect to my receiver. Any ideas?
Hi Alex, I'm sorry for the delayed answer. Is it maybe because it's paired to your Android phone and PC at the same time? Otherwise just remove the receiver from your PC and start with the tutorial all over again. I bet it will work then. Hope this helps : )
@@AMIRBENDABI Thank you!
@Jayanika Chandrapriya , I reset the keyboard.
What happened was I inadvertently paired the keyboard to my phone (via bluetooth) using Channel 1 so the original configuration where Channel 1 (wherein keyboard is paired to the dongle) was overwritten.
I had to reset the keyboard to erase all pairing settings.
Reset the keyboard by pressing the following keys: “Escape” - “o” - “Escape” - “o”,“Escape” - “b”
the fn bottom not working..I can't change the languages.
for Big Sur 11.6 it says that there is no download for this version :/ is there a solution ?
That's too bad. Best thing you can do for now is connecting your Logitech devices to Bluetooth.
@@AMIRBENDABI luckily it has bluethoot :) thanks for responding
@@nes.keybar I need help w my mouse it won’t connect to my Mac I have g305
When i turn my g pro mouse off than on, it never pairs and it says there was no device detected
Hi Daniel, in that case I would recommend you to connect it with bluetooth.
PLEASE HELP. Does anyone else happen to you?
the Logitech Unifying drains up to 10% of the battery of my mac book pro at night! is this normal? Thank you!
Hi Juan, No, that shouldn't be normal. If that's the case, then just try to connect your mouse with just Bluetooth. That should work fine.
it did not work for my logitech mk320
Bluetooth works better. With the dongle, some keys are reversed, such as cmd and optn, the @# and , etc... I will definitely stick with Bluetooth, at the end
True that, since the receiver doesn't work that good lately.
Managed to fix the issue by installing the software that lets you customize the functions of the Fn keys
Download the software- still cannot pairing my macbook
I couldn't connect my Logitech k400 plus keyboard with MacBook air m1 without reciever.
Really? Even with Bluetooth on?
k400 doesn't have Bluetooth.
Same. :(
this method didnt work for my mx key mini on my imac
Try to update your device.
My Mac’s metal interferes with my Bluetooth attachment because my keyboard is to the right and my USB-C port is to the left with the metal adapter. SMH doesn’t work.
How about the macbook?
If you have a USB port, then you shouldn't have a problem connecting the receiver
@@AMIRBENDABI i have this logitech crown and mx master mouse, and I’m planning to buy a macbook but I don’t see a usb port for my keyboard and mouse, I’m considering to buy a macbook air but because of the absence of the port i am inclining to buy the pro which is crazy expensive, i know i could just connect to bluetooth both i am very comfortable with the usb receiver
@@Diamond_Donnie The Pro doesn't have a USB A port as well. So your problem will not be solved if you go for the Pro model. If you wanna use the receiver, you need a dongle from USB-C to USB A. This way you can buy the AIR and connect your Logitech devices through the receiver and not through Bluetooth. Side note: do your research before buying the MacBook. This might save you money and a disappointment. Hope this helps friend : )
@@AMIRBENDABI thanks I appreciate a lot, lastly if you were to chose, which one would you chose, the pro or the air, the biggest factor I’m considering right now the the “future proofing” of these said laptops, maybe it will be the next 10 years before i can buy a laptop again, been doing a ton of research and I’m finding it hard to justify my choice, practically wise I’m opting the air, but i am considering the high performance that maybe i will need in the future
Thanks for the help i already subscribe to your channel 😇
unfortunately it doesn't work for me
If you're stuck at the step where you need to connect the keyboard with the software, then make sure to click on back and try it one more time. Hope this helps.
this didn't work at all
Does not work
I wish he said it was an old OS
What do you mean by that? Nowadays you don’t need this ?? It directly connects?
@@SEDHURAJANALLAYAN i went to download the unifying software and it wouldn't install on the latest macOS that's all
Is there any way to do these steps without needing to download extra software?
If the Logitech USB dongle (Receiver) is lost, would any receiver of other brands work? or what is the solution?