The cable is not a USB table to charge your wireless keyboard, it is an extension cable to ensure that your unifying receiver is close enough to your keyboard & mouse in the event that there is any interference.
Judging by your tutorial (which is great, by the way) I can see why Logitech avoided including an operator's manual with this keyboard/mouse combo - it would have been 50 pages thick! I saw you struggle through the setup like I did, but you always provide great insider knowledge in your nice, easy-going demeanor. Shame on Logitech for sticking us with something as complicated as this combo without ANY instructions - not even available one their own website, which is absurd.... Thanks again Dennis!
cheers for the help mate, little tip: try to edit out the trial and errors so you can be more to the point and shorten your video length. But overall thanks for the help
I bought the MK850 today because of the features you covered in this video. However, the only instructions you get with the mouse and keyboard is a diagram that I found totally worthless. After I found this video I was able to easily connect my desktop and laptop (bluetooth). Thank you for this video.
great video talking to the point that unifying receiver does not work. I actually spent couple of hours with Logitech support and even that person could not solve the problem. He in fact suggested that i use options + software which was again confusing . But this video is great. Based on this video i have 2 computers connected using Bluetooth with no problems. Appreciate the insights
Glad it helped. I have found recently they have updated the software for Options and if you have the USB Dongle inserted it'll ask you to then turn on the device and recognize it now, then turn the 2nd device ie mouse or keyboard depending on what you did first then it'll recognize it as well. After that it should then be good.
@@ramsharyt No just that once you use Options to connect on one PC, then you can repeat the same process on a 2nd and 3rd PC and then whatever of those 3 PCs you plug into it'll be recognized easier then the software from before.
I have never had a hard time configuring a unify receiver. You download the software, insert the receiver, and start the configuration. From there, you follow the prompts by turning your device on when prompted. Nothing more difficult than that.
THANK YOU, Dennis!!! You are a knowledgeable and given individual: Clear explanations and great examples to observe and practice. You helped me so much :)
Nice video! I was struggling by myself and other RUclips videos were no help. Per your suggestion, I threw away the unifying receivers and connected via bluetooth. Works great plus it frees up the USB ports for something else. You saved the day!!!!
Hi I’ll like to know two things from your video: a) what’s that remote like switcher you were using to switch between computers? And B) one of my three machines is windows XP. Would this feature of flow work on that machine? Honestly I don’t have space on my desk for a second keyboard and mouse.
I had the computers at one point using a HDMI Switcher to change between computers until I had everything setup. I bought it separately. It should work with XP might take a bit more to setup though, can't say for certain as I haven't used XP for a few years now.
Grabbing more of your time! Watching and Supporting! My keyboard just had an issue with the "c" key... I had to take it apart, clean the skin that is the actual keyboard, and that got it working again! Crazy!
Thanks for the video. I guess... that you can connect to 3 devices by using Bluetooth1, BlueTooth2, and WIreless Unifying receiver. I might have the benefit of a few years after technology like this was released to put forward this idea. I've never owned this set, but am interested in buying one. *My burning question is:* Can you configure it so that pressing either the mouse of the keyboard PC2 (or 1 or 3) button switches both devices at the same time? Or do you have to switch both devices (ie. keyboard, and then mouse or vice versa) independently, in order to have both switch to the other PC? I understand there may be application to switch independently... _but most of the time one might wish to switch over to another PC completely with the SINGLE touch of a button._
So you can switch between PC 1 to PC 3 by clicking the button but not more than that at the same time. To switch over to a different PC and use the keyboard, mouse and different PCs I'd get a KVM Switch. It works great and I'm now using one. Hope that helps. Thanks
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM Awesome! Thank you for your response and suggestion. I used to have a 4 source (HDMI/USB) KVM (model: MT-VIKI MT-HK401). Lovely switcher!! But I blew the USB ports on it (and my mouse's usb wifi receiver) by connecting an unsuitable (higher voltage) power supply. I really only have 2 (maybe 3) PC's to switch (I used to connect a stick-PC as well), and my current monitor allows (albeit inconveniently) for 2 HDMI input switching. My mouse as well (toggle under the tummy), it's really just the keyboard that's an issue. So, I'm considering my options... and this Logitech product looked good, with a comfortable looking keyboard (similar to the MS Ergonomic Keyboard back in the day). For anyone interested, the MT-VIKI MT-HK401allows switching between 4 different Laptop/PC's. It has a wired remote switch, configurable (2 or 3? options) keyboard switching too (no drivers required), additional USB port (x2), audible switch sound (can be disabled), optional power input. It was awesome!
You'll need the USB dongle for the mouse and keyboard to recognize the devices when you first set everything up, and I switched it to each different PC as I set things up...
you forgot to add that you used/plugged in the "unifying receiver" ... however it would have been nice to see a video/option for using the laptop's/computer's built in Bluetooth as well
Just some feedback to anyone reading these comments, and interested in purchasing the *MK850 Keyboard and M720 Triathlon Mouse* This is after using the keyboard for two weeks connected to 2 devices (1 by usb dongle and other by BT): o Keyboard DOES NOT feature a context menu key or second Windows Key (usually bottom right between ALT & CTRL). The absence of the context menu key is highly frustrating if you're used to using it in any Text/Browser/MS-Word-like Editors or in Visual Studio (other apps too, I guess). o The keyboard DOES NOT have a Num-Lock indicator (it does have a CAPS Lock indicator(!)). Though the status of Num Lock (and CAPS Lock) is briefly displayed on-screen when toggling. o SOMETIMES the keyboard takes forever (or never) to connect to my second device via BT (the light on the connect button flashes for a while, and eventually goes off when it is unable to connect. Typing on the keyboard brings the light up again... but still does not connect. This is truly frustrating... causing me to have to use the laptop keyboard of the 2nd device to disable/enable BT and try to reconnect to the keyboard. This is on Windows 11). o The layout and feel of the keyboard is otherwise very comfortable. The 2 options for height tilt are great. A little annoying for Windows users that the keyboard has "Mac" printed buttons. o The mouse and keyboard are both switched between devices independently. (ie. You need to switch them one at a time, in other words you could choose to only switch the mouse to the other device or vice versa). o Another thing to be aware of is that the Function keys are narrower (in height) than usual, and there are no grouping dividers (it might take some getting used to, especially for developers wanting to hit F5. On a previous keyboard, a drop of super glue on the key solved the problem by providing a tactile indicator - like in use on F & J keys for centering for accomplished touch-typists). I hope the soft and comfortable palm padding (though it looks durable) does outlast the keyboard as a whole.
Great video thank you! never knew about this keyboard. This will save me a lot of room on my desktop. One question for you. I am running a 4K TV as a monitor. I am running 2 PC running Win 10 and a Mini Mac. I will still have to use the TV remote to switch from HDMI 1,2 and 3 correct? Tried a KVM switch but just so many wires still on desktop.
I use a HDMI Switch to go between PC's so that might work for you. Yes you will need to switch from HDMI 1,2 and 3. Hope I got that right, if I missed anything let me know. Have a great day.
Thanks for being persistent enough to figure out this system. The most useful information I got from the video was your admission that it took "hours" to get it all working. Before I got here, I thought it was just me! I'm quite miffed with Logitech, first for going to market with a system that is rather inscrutable and second for projecting the pretense that it works seamlessly and effortlessly. After decades of working in the computer/high-tech industry, I can easily imagine the internal conflicts between engineering/marketing/finance that allow a mess to go into production.
I didn't even know about the Blue Tooth Option,,, Thanks... I was having Difficulty with the Unifying Receiver... Now if I can only find a Tutorial on how to Use my Keyboard...
Thanks Bro! Can I set up a second monitor to my laptop ? Currently have one connected via hdmi. Have a thunder outlet as well...if my new monitor has the correct inputs...will it work? Thanks!
Yes, you can setup a second monitor on your laptop, but yes like you say it'll depend on if you have the right inputs or outputs from laptop and monitor. Newer laptops should be able to do this for sure, but there's always getting a universal docking station that might help as well.
Great video. I just bought a new Dell computer and didn't like the keyboard that came with it, so bought another keyboard off Amazon and saw that it had no sound control buttons, so back it went. Then purchased the Logitech MK850. When installed, the sound control did not work. Went on RUclips, saw your video of 2019, and then download the Options file. It asks me if it can change my computer and that I must put my name, pin, etc, to do so but there is no where to type that info in, it just has a NO selection. So, it seems in order to get sound control, I must download the software? The doesn't seem viable for most users and I'm surprised that you must do this in order for these function keys to work. Any suggestion? Btw, the Logitech website has changed from your video. Thanks!
Not sure the Logitech Software for this keyboard should let you make those changes, I checked the link to the Logitech Website and it worked you might have typed it wrong possibly. Not sure why the software would pose a problem but there's no way around it that I can think of at this time. You can skip the registration for the software and go directly to software to install it to make things work. Hope that helps.
I don’t understand how you switched keyboard to work on different computers by clicking the buttons on the mouse. Can you expand on that? I have to uninstall and reinstall the keyboard each time I switch computers
On the Keyboard and the mouse as you change from 1 to 3 it sends a different signal, so that lets you control different PCs each time you switch, same for the mouse. There is new software now that let's you control them easier as well.
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM The unifying receivers pairing need power cycle the keyboard or mouse, if power cycle the MK850 stay with the selected channel/device will be working with the pairing mode.
Problem- if you do not use the unifier and just BT and put the pc to sleep, wiggling the mouse or k-board won't wake the pc up as BT is asleep also . If you know a workaround, please post. You need a wired mouse to work on this to no avail.
There are other ways to use this now, the software has been updated and it made a big difference, if you haven't updated it in a while, give it a try. Hope it helps.
I had a similar issue. I have two computers having Bluetooth connectivity and a third computer without. I assumed that i could connect the first two computers using bluetooth and the third with the usb dongle but that does not seem to be the case. Secondly it seems that i can not get the M720 mouse that is included to be seen by bluetooth no matter how long i hold the 1,2 or 3 buttons on the side of the mouse. I finally got the bluetooth mouse to work using the unifing software (a separate download and install) but once paired it lost the 1,2,3 functionality. A royal pain, waist of time and money.
The remote is separate from this video, it's from the one on using a HDMI Switch to control multiple computers with one monitor, which is what the remote is doing. I used it to show that as I switched to each different computer the mouse and keyboard were working. With both the HDMI Switch and the Keyboard and mouse to work with each different PC it makes doing things much easier then having a separate keyboard and mouse each time...
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM I use one wireless keyboard and mouse and one monitor, for two computers. I'm looking for a really fast way to switch from one computer to the other. What would you do? I just watched your other video "Connect Multiple Computers or Devices to One HDTV with HDMI Switch HY 3301 V0 E at ruclips.net/video/D_15AgtZVYQ/видео.html". I've got three inputs on my HP Pavilion 32q monitor but switching between the inputs is a HUGE pain (in certain locations). I have to keep cycling until something shows up, sometimes opening a laptop lid.
The HDMI Switch works great for me, but if you need seamless switching then you need a different HDMI Switch, when you have the right product it will switch almost instantaneously and will work much better...Mine was a cheap one to demonstrate how it can work. I am including a link on Amazon that will give you one of the products that will work much better and should help you out...www.amazon.com/Revesun-Multi-Viewer-input-output-Switcher/dp/B01D89JEDI/ hope it helps...
Yes, it works great, for me anyhow...and when you remove a PC and then add another computer you just have to install the Options software again and it'll work on that one then as well...
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM So sir it means that if I have Bluetooth enabled device then I can use the MK850 keyboard and mouse right???? I really want to use them but I will not be able to install any third-party apps in my company laptop (not a space crunch .. It's just that I don't have admin rights for it.) I wanted to make sure that installing the options application is not a compulsory thing. i request you to kindly answer this question.
@@sohamderoy2505 Yes, but you may need rights to use Bluetooth as well, depends your your company's policy, mine doesn't allow it but then it's more secure then most...If you try and it shows the devices then your gtg...
+Reviewing Playing & More RPM I'm wondering if you/he ever made another video regarding this subject? This video was made in 2019. It's 2021? Anyone know? Angel from The Bay
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Do i need to install the software in both computers for using this device.. i have a personal mac and a office windows laptop. But i cant install anything in office windows laptop. How do i use?
Yes you need to install the Logitech Options software, it's very small in size so unless your completely out of room it'll be good to go...when you install the software on the 2nd system it will see the original unifying USB Receiver and will work then on both, can't say for certain how on MAC though, have never owned one...hope that helps...Thanks...
@@vijaikalidass I'm not sure but try to keep other electrical devices 8 inches (20 cm) away from the keyboard, they can sometimes cause interference (although I don't think it is this) I'm wondering if there is something under the Options software that might help, not sure if you checked already...while a long shot check Secure Input, is it enabled if so try turning it off and see if that helps...
Could you please explain how you "use the usb cable to charge it"? The keyboard has standard batteries in it, not chargeable batteries, correct? Also, on the other PC's do you need to have a separate keyboard and mouse connected when you power up the PC so that you can get to the Bluetooth settings and if it's using Bluetooth, does it need to have the software installed as well?
I"m sorry not sure why I said it was for charging, it's not, they provide the USB Extension cable in case you want to plug the unifying receiver into it instead of the Computer, not sure why anyone would want to though but who knows...and yes both components have batteries, keyboard says it'll last 3 years and 2 years for the mouse...as for connecting to the other PC's you can use the unifying receiver so that once one is setup, you then place it in the second one, and setup the 2nd PC then the 3rd...the white buttons on the keyboard and the 3 buttons on the mouse are used to switch between the different PC's after setting them all up...this is why you need to install the options software as well so that once there all setup pushing those buttons will be recognized by the software...Hope that makes things clearer...sorry for the confusion from before...Thanks...
can I have 2 unify receivers, each attached to a separate pc, then just hit the white key 1 2 or 3 to switch keyboard/mouse. my problem is 1 on my 2 pcs is a company provided computer and i am not allowed to install any software on it
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM Do you have an extra logitech unified receiver to attached to another pc, then use the white key 1 2 3 to test the switching ? i have read else where that logitech keyboard in general connects with 1 unified receiver only. I just wonder if the 850 /mouse have a 2 or 3 profiles builtin.
@@dukenguyen4701 I only use 1 Unified receiver, both the mouse and the keyboard have a 1,2 and 3 button, so once you set up one PC, then you can switch to the other PC and chose 2 and on the 3rd PC button 3 as well...so yes 3 separate profiles for both mouse and keyboard...hope that helps...
Awesome video thanks for sharing have a bless day
You to sir...Thanks...
Only video i've come across that actually discussed the multi-device feature.
Glad you liked it. Have a great day!
My man Dennis back again with another helpful video. thanks Dennis!
Glad you like them. Got another build guide coming as well. Thanks
Omg..I was ready to throw out the keyboard 😒 but then I saw your video.thanks for clear instructions. Now both keyboard and mouse are connected
Awesome, you're very welcome!! Glad it helped...
The cable is not a USB table to charge your wireless keyboard, it is an extension cable to ensure that your unifying receiver is close enough to your keyboard & mouse in the event that there is any interference.
Thanks. I also noticed the new Options software makes this process much easier now as well.
I like this man he’s so wholesome and replies to every comment
I appreciate you too, thanks very much.
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM welcomee keep it up
Judging by your tutorial (which is great, by the way) I can see why Logitech avoided including an operator's manual with this keyboard/mouse combo - it would have been 50 pages thick! I saw you struggle through the setup like I did, but you always provide great insider knowledge in your nice, easy-going demeanor. Shame on Logitech for sticking us with something as complicated as this combo without ANY instructions - not even available one their own website, which is absurd.... Thanks again Dennis!
Glad it helped! Appreciate the great comments...Have a great day...
Very helpful; don't forget to hit the enter key after typing the number.
Cool. Thanks
cheers for the help mate, little tip: try to edit out the trial and errors so you can be more to the point and shorten your video length. But overall thanks for the help
Will do, thanks for advice and glad it helped you out...Thanks...
You saved me so much time, thanks for the blue tooth work around
Glad to help out. Have a great weekend.
I had to watch a youtube video to find the on/off switch!
Well hope it was mine you watched lol.
Halleluja, glad I found you, I was so desparate about this! Thank you so much!
You are very welcome!
I bought the MK850 today because of the features you covered in this video. However, the only instructions you get with the mouse and keyboard is a diagram that I found totally worthless. After I found this video I was able to easily connect my desktop and laptop (bluetooth). Thank you for this video.
Glad I could help. You have a great day!
Thank you so much for your help you made look super easy. I really appreciate your time. I left my LIKE on your video to support your channel
You are so welcome, appreciate your support.
Thx for sharing - it worked like a charm 🎉🎉🎉❤
Awesome, glad it worked out. Have a great day!
Thank you very much for sharing this video you save me a new keyboard
Awesome, glad it saved you some money.
your video helped me so much, i was running into problems in how to setup the keyboard and mouse via bluethoot.
thank you so much!
You're very welcome!
great video talking to the point that unifying receiver does not work. I actually spent couple of hours with Logitech support and even that person could not solve the problem. He in fact suggested that i use options + software which was again confusing . But this video is great. Based on this video i have 2 computers connected using Bluetooth with no problems. Appreciate the insights
Glad it helped. I have found recently they have updated the software for Options and if you have the USB Dongle inserted it'll ask you to then turn on the device and recognize it now, then turn the 2nd device ie mouse or keyboard depending on what you did first then it'll recognize it as well. After that it should then be good.
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM are you saying that dongle can be used like Bluetooth . Can you clarify a little more.
@@ramsharyt No just that once you use Options to connect on one PC, then you can repeat the same process on a 2nd and 3rd PC and then whatever of those 3 PCs you plug into it'll be recognized easier then the software from before.
Thank you, just got this keyboard and mouse combo and followed your instructions and all is working
You're very welcome! Glad it helped...
Thanks for detail explanation.
You're very welcome. Glad you liked it.
Thank you. This helped a lot ❤
You're very welcome, glad it helped.
thanks for sharing your knowledge
My pleasure, hope it was helpful. Thanks
I have never had a hard time configuring a unify receiver. You download the software, insert the receiver, and start the configuration. From there, you follow the prompts by turning your device on when prompted. Nothing more difficult than that.
Yeah it should be very simple.
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You made my day! I have been trying the instruction on package (fn+P), never works. Thanks.
I confidently buy this keyboard after watching your video. Thanks bro
Happy to help with your decision.
Thank you!! You saved me! Up and running now.
Awesome...
THANK YOU, Dennis!!! You are a knowledgeable and given individual: Clear explanations and great examples to observe and practice. You helped me so much :)
You're very welcome! Always happy to help out...
Nice video! I was struggling by myself and other RUclips videos were no help. Per your suggestion, I threw away the unifying receivers and connected via bluetooth. Works great plus it frees up the USB ports for something else. You saved the day!!!!
Awesome, I'm glad it helped. You have a great day!
Hit Enter and you're ready to go. Thanks for that! That was my downfall connecting the keyboard.
Entered!
Hi I’ll like to know two things from your video: a) what’s that remote like switcher you were using to switch between computers? And B) one of my three machines is windows XP. Would this feature of flow work on that machine? Honestly I don’t have space on my desk for a second keyboard and mouse.
I had the computers at one point using a HDMI Switcher to change between computers until I had everything setup. I bought it separately. It should work with XP might take a bit more to setup though, can't say for certain as I haven't used XP for a few years now.
wow thank you so much, this helped a ton..
You're very welcome. Thanks
Thank you very much for the video
You are most welcome.
Always LOVE un Boxings!
+Muscle Car Appraisal Thanks appreciate it...
Excellent video, man. It really helped me. I just used the bluetooth option to connect my two laptops to the mouse and keyboard. Cheers!
Great to hear! Have a great day.
Thank u I been trying to hook it up to all my stuff
Have a bless life👍👍
You too, Thanks...
Nice unboxing Dennis!👍
Thanks...
Grabbing more of your time! Watching and Supporting! My keyboard just had an issue with the "c" key... I had to take it apart, clean the skin that is the actual keyboard, and that got it working again! Crazy!
Yeah they can be tricky to fix, so good job on getting it going again...
Thanks for the video. I guess... that you can connect to 3 devices by using Bluetooth1, BlueTooth2, and WIreless Unifying receiver. I might have the benefit of a few years after technology like this was released to put forward this idea. I've never owned this set, but am interested in buying one.
*My burning question is:* Can you configure it so that pressing either the mouse of the keyboard PC2 (or 1 or 3) button switches both devices at the same time? Or do you have to switch both devices (ie. keyboard, and then mouse or vice versa) independently, in order to have both switch to the other PC?
I understand there may be application to switch independently... _but most of the time one might wish to switch over to another PC completely with the SINGLE touch of a button._
So you can switch between PC 1 to PC 3 by clicking the button but not more than that at the same time. To switch over to a different PC and use the keyboard, mouse and different PCs I'd get a KVM Switch. It works great and I'm now using one. Hope that helps. Thanks
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM Awesome! Thank you for your response and suggestion.
I used to have a 4 source (HDMI/USB) KVM (model: MT-VIKI MT-HK401). Lovely switcher!! But I blew the USB ports on it (and my mouse's usb wifi receiver) by connecting an unsuitable (higher voltage) power supply. I really only have 2 (maybe 3) PC's to switch (I used to connect a stick-PC as well), and my current monitor allows (albeit inconveniently) for 2 HDMI input switching. My mouse as well (toggle under the tummy), it's really just the keyboard that's an issue. So, I'm considering my options... and this Logitech product looked good, with a comfortable looking keyboard (similar to the MS Ergonomic Keyboard back in the day).
For anyone interested, the MT-VIKI MT-HK401allows switching between 4 different Laptop/PC's. It has a wired remote switch, configurable (2 or 3? options) keyboard switching too (no drivers required), additional USB port (x2), audible switch sound (can be disabled), optional power input. It was awesome!
Good luck with what you decide.
Thank you! I was really struggling to set this keyboard and mice in my two computers.
Glad I could help!
Great video mate!
Glad you enjoyed it...Thanks...
Fantastic review and unboxing video Dennis ! Cool looking keyboard !
+Bob Kies Thanks Bob...
Hello, Dennis, Exactly how you use the dongle that came in the box was not explained. Is it required somewhere along the process that I missed?
You'll need the USB dongle for the mouse and keyboard to recognize the devices when you first set everything up, and I switched it to each different PC as I set things up...
you forgot to add that you used/plugged in the "unifying receiver" ... however it would have been nice to see a video/option for using the laptop's/computer's built in Bluetooth as well
Good point! Maybe I'll do a follow up video...Thanks...
Thanks!
You're very welcome, and thanks so much for your support.
after hours of trying to contact Logitech you came through for me. thank you!!!!
Glad I could help! Have a great day...
thanks!
Just some feedback to anyone reading these comments, and interested in purchasing the *MK850 Keyboard and M720 Triathlon Mouse* This is after using the keyboard for two weeks connected to 2 devices (1 by usb dongle and other by BT):
o Keyboard DOES NOT feature a context menu key or second Windows Key (usually bottom right between ALT & CTRL). The absence of the context menu key is highly frustrating if you're used to using it in any Text/Browser/MS-Word-like Editors or in Visual Studio (other apps too, I guess).
o The keyboard DOES NOT have a Num-Lock indicator (it does have a CAPS Lock indicator(!)). Though the status of Num Lock (and CAPS Lock) is briefly displayed on-screen when toggling.
o SOMETIMES the keyboard takes forever (or never) to connect to my second device via BT (the light on the connect button flashes for a while, and eventually goes off when it is unable to connect. Typing on the keyboard brings the light up again... but still does not connect. This is truly frustrating... causing me to have to use the laptop keyboard of the 2nd device to disable/enable BT and try to reconnect to the keyboard. This is on Windows 11).
o The layout and feel of the keyboard is otherwise very comfortable. The 2 options for height tilt are great. A little annoying for Windows users that the keyboard has "Mac" printed buttons.
o The mouse and keyboard are both switched between devices independently. (ie. You need to switch them one at a time, in other words you could choose to only switch the mouse to the other device or vice versa).
o Another thing to be aware of is that the Function keys are narrower (in height) than usual, and there are no grouping dividers (it might take some getting used to, especially for developers wanting to hit F5. On a previous keyboard, a drop of super glue on the key solved the problem by providing a tactile indicator - like in use on F & J keys for centering for accomplished touch-typists).
I hope the soft and comfortable palm padding (though it looks durable) does outlast the keyboard as a whole.
Appreciate the update and info. Thanks
I've always been thinking logitech keyboards are nice, nice review and unboxing
Yeah they need to seriously up the directions though, this one was a a pain to figure out...Thanks...
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM yea
Great video thank you! never knew about this keyboard. This will save me a lot of room on my desktop. One question for you. I am running a 4K TV as a monitor. I am running 2 PC running Win 10 and a Mini Mac. I will still have to use the TV remote to switch from HDMI 1,2 and 3 correct? Tried a KVM switch but just so many wires still on desktop.
I use a HDMI Switch to go between PC's so that might work for you. Yes you will need to switch from HDMI 1,2 and 3. Hope I got that right, if I missed anything let me know. Have a great day.
Thanks for being persistent enough to figure out this system. The most useful information I got from the video was your admission that it took "hours" to get it all working. Before I got here, I thought it was just me! I'm quite miffed with Logitech, first for going to market with a system that is rather inscrutable and second for projecting the pretense that it works seamlessly and effortlessly. After decades of working in the computer/high-tech industry, I can easily imagine the internal conflicts between engineering/marketing/finance that allow a mess to go into production.
Completely agree, it was far more complex then it needed to be, have a great day...
Thank you
You're very welcome.
Nice!! Always have the best computer accessories! Wireless is the way to go!
+Justin Bennett Yep will be a good day when cables are not required for most things...Thanks for watching...
I didn't even know about the Blue Tooth Option,,, Thanks... I was having Difficulty with the Unifying Receiver... Now if I can only find a Tutorial on how to Use my Keyboard...
Yeah, it does provide another way to use it. Glad it helped you out. Thanks
This helped me a lot. Thanks!
You're very welcome!
Dropping another LIKE on your video, Watching and Supporting!
Thanks...
Awesome unboxing & Review, Thanks for sharing with us =)
+Vendetta Gaming Thanks for watching...
Thanks Bro! Can I set up a second monitor to my laptop ? Currently have one connected via hdmi. Have a thunder outlet as well...if my new monitor has the correct inputs...will it work? Thanks!
Yes, you can setup a second monitor on your laptop, but yes like you say it'll depend on if you have the right inputs or outputs from laptop and monitor. Newer laptops should be able to do this for sure, but there's always getting a universal docking station that might help as well.
it was driving me crazy. Apparently you need to hit "enter" for it to recognize the numbers entered, thanks !!
wow not sure I remembered that, very nice info.
Interesting set up Dennis and nice review as well. Hope you have a great week ahead.👍13
Thanks you have a great one as well...
Hello Dennis, the video was so helpful! I was just wondering if you have found a way to connect the keyboard using the usb adapter? Thank you!
I did after installing the Logitech Options, having the one unifying adapter then did work after that...
One of the best review in keyboard, i love it❤❤❤❤❤, i am going to buy this keyboard....
Thanks, have a great weekend...
Great video. I just bought a new Dell computer and didn't like the keyboard that came with it, so bought another keyboard off Amazon and saw that it had no sound control buttons, so back it went. Then purchased the Logitech MK850. When installed, the sound control did not work. Went on RUclips, saw your video of 2019, and then download the Options file. It asks me if it can change my computer and that I must put my name, pin, etc, to do so but there is no where to type that info in, it just has a NO selection. So, it seems in order to get sound control, I must download the software? The doesn't seem viable for most users and I'm surprised that you must do this in order for these function keys to work. Any suggestion? Btw, the Logitech website has changed from your video. Thanks!
Not sure the Logitech Software for this keyboard should let you make those changes, I checked the link to the Logitech Website and it worked you might have typed it wrong possibly. Not sure why the software would pose a problem but there's no way around it that I can think of at this time. You can skip the registration for the software and go directly to software to install it to make things work. Hope that helps.
OK, thanks!
Bernie & Dennis...plug in the unifying receiver or dongle where?
Plug into a USB Port on each PC, moving it to each other PC as you go along...
Great review and setup video my friend. Take care.
+Scott'sJourneys It was a tricky thing to figure out but made for a good video...Thanks...
Thank u bro great review have a blessed day ♥️👍🏻
Thank You, same to you...
I don’t understand how you switched keyboard to work on different computers by clicking the buttons on the mouse. Can you expand on that? I have to uninstall and reinstall the keyboard each time I switch computers
On the Keyboard and the mouse as you change from 1 to 3 it sends a different signal, so that lets you control different PCs each time you switch, same for the mouse. There is new software now that let's you control them easier as well.
What if I don't want to use the unifying adapter? Can the combo function well using only bluetooth?
I didn't use the Bluetooth, but yes it should work fine...
work in IT cant even find the on button. Love the video! :)
lol, yep think we've all been there...have a great day...
Does the MK850 work with two or three unifying receivers? Using desktop computers without Bluetooth options.
I've been able to use it with just one unifying receiver on 3 systems.
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM The unifying receivers pairing need power cycle the keyboard or mouse, if power cycle the MK850 stay with the selected channel/device will be working with the pairing mode.
@@bingwu4293 I just know for me I am using one Unifying receiver and each PC will recognize the mouse and keyboard. I've not need to do anything else.
Hi I don’t have Bluetooth. How do I make it work before buying it. I do have an iPad also. Thanks
I showed how to use this without Bluetooth, so it's in the video...not sure if it will work with an IPad especially without Bluetooth as an option...
Nice we just got a new keyboard. I prefer the flat ones like on a laptop.
Cool, I love everything wireless...
Amazing what can be done these days. What is your ultimate goal of having the three PC set-up?
Well once I program those satellites, it's to Rule The World hehehehehehehe....
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM an excellent plan! Let me know if you need some pawns or minions when the time comes.
@@Obiter3 Minions yeah gonna need some for sure...
I didnt realize there was an adapter in the box until I watched this video 😂😅, good thing I didnt throw the box in the garbage haha
Yeah that'd be bad lol...glad the video helped.
Problem- if you do not use the unifier and just BT and put the pc to sleep, wiggling the mouse or k-board won't wake the pc up as BT is asleep also . If you know a workaround, please post. You need a wired mouse to work on this to no avail.
There are other ways to use this now, the software has been updated and it made a big difference, if you haven't updated it in a while, give it a try. Hope it helps.
I had a similar issue. I have two computers having Bluetooth connectivity and a third computer without. I assumed that i could connect the first two computers using bluetooth and the third with the usb dongle but that does not seem to be the case. Secondly it seems that i can not get the M720 mouse that is included to be seen by bluetooth no matter how long i hold the 1,2 or 3 buttons on the side of the mouse. I finally got the bluetooth mouse to work using the unifing software (a separate download and install) but once paired it lost the 1,2,3 functionality. A royal pain, waist of time and money.
I did get it working but yeah it was a pita to get it working and when I changed PCs had to work with it all over again.
please answer me
this keyboard support for Backlighting..?
No there is no backlighting, no colors at all but it works great...
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM ok thanks for the reply 😊
Does the main computer (where the usb dongle is connected) have to be turned on when you are using the mouse/keyboard to control the other computers?
No, it'll work with it off...
What does the remote do...how is it switching inputs for the monitor?
The remote is separate from this video, it's from the one on using a HDMI Switch to control multiple computers with one monitor, which is what the remote is doing. I used it to show that as I switched to each different computer the mouse and keyboard were working. With both the HDMI Switch and the Keyboard and mouse to work with each different PC it makes doing things much easier then having a separate keyboard and mouse each time...
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM I use one wireless keyboard and mouse and one monitor, for two computers. I'm looking for a really fast way to switch from one computer to the other. What would you do?
I just watched your other video "Connect Multiple Computers or Devices to One HDTV with HDMI Switch HY 3301 V0 E at ruclips.net/video/D_15AgtZVYQ/видео.html".
I've got three inputs on my HP Pavilion 32q monitor but switching between the inputs is a HUGE pain (in certain locations). I have to keep cycling until something shows up, sometimes opening a laptop lid.
The HDMI Switch works great for me, but if you need seamless switching then you need a different HDMI Switch, when you have the right product it will switch almost instantaneously and will work much better...Mine was a cheap one to demonstrate how it can work. I am including a link on Amazon that will give you one of the products that will work much better and should help you out...www.amazon.com/Revesun-Multi-Viewer-input-output-Switcher/dp/B01D89JEDI/ hope it helps...
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM but you'd suggest the mk850 for the keyboard and mouse, switching each of them independently?
Yes, it works great, for me anyhow...and when you remove a PC and then add another computer you just have to install the Options software again and it'll work on that one then as well...
Could you use a wireless keyboard on a monitor without the pc? I’m getting a monitor soon.
I don't know of any Monitors that use a keyboard, but it's always a possibility...
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM Alright thanks!
Nice review hun
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Thank you! Great help.
Your Very Welcome, glad you liked it...
hello, whats the material of the palm-rest ? is it wearing off ?
It's a hard felt like surface, nothing has worn off on it yet...
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A box in a box! I use that a lot with how they waste packing materials today
Thanks man, it's always surprising the wasted involved with these products for sure...
Can I connect this to a device without dongle i.e., directly via bluetooth???
Yes you can.
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM Thank you very much dear....
Now, I am going to buy it...
@@azam4web Enjoy.
Hey...is it compulsory to install the logitech options software????/
No, there is an alternative setup using Bluetooth as well...
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM So sir it means that if I have Bluetooth enabled device then I can use the MK850 keyboard and mouse right???? I really want to use them but I will not be able to install any third-party apps in my company laptop (not a space crunch .. It's just that I don't have admin rights for it.) I wanted to make sure that installing the options application is not a compulsory thing. i request you to kindly answer this question.
@@sohamderoy2505 Yes, but you may need rights to use Bluetooth as well, depends your your company's policy, mine doesn't allow it but then it's more secure then most...If you try and it shows the devices then your gtg...
Hello, please I would like to buy this keyboard with long left shift, like in this video... What is the factory number? Thanks
If you do a Search for MK850 it should give you the details and info to buy it...Thanks...
Does this keyboard light up?
No there's no RGB or backlighting for this keyboard.
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I'm wondering if you/he ever made another video regarding this subject? This video was made in 2019. It's 2021? Anyone know? Angel from The Bay
Haven't made a recent one, but it's something I'll think about doing though. Thanks.
Can I use this keyboard for a single computer without downloading any software? Thanks.
Yes, it'll work great...
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM Ok thanks! We got it and works fantastic!
@@daeve8039 Great...good to hear...
Hi. Does this keyboard exist without the mouse?
Yes I believe its the MK550...
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM Thanks
How do you screenshot with this keyboard?
FN + Insert copies screen to clipboard. To capture screenshot to screenshot folder press and hold FN, then press and hold "Start" key, then hit Insert key.
Amazing tutorial - you have a fantastic way of sharing and I have learned a lot - you are amazing 🫶🫶
Thanks so much 😊
Do i need to install the software in both computers for using this device.. i have a personal mac and a office windows laptop. But i cant install anything in office windows laptop. How do i use?
Yes you need to install the Logitech Options software, it's very small in size so unless your completely out of room it'll be good to go...when you install the software on the 2nd system it will see the original unifying USB Receiver and will work then on both, can't say for certain how on MAC though, have never owned one...hope that helps...Thanks...
Does this work for iOS I’ve been trying a lot and searched it up
It works with Windows, Mac OS, Chrome OS but doesn't mention IOS, so not sure since I don't use IOS myself.
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I setup my windows pc in 1 slot and my mac in 2 slot both using bluetooth. but when connected to the pc I face frequent disruption. How to correct it?
I'm not well versed in Mac products, but did Options work with your Mac?
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM it’s working flawlessly in mac.. trouble is in windows.. it disconnects if i leave the mouse idle even for 5 sec
@@vijaikalidass I'm not sure but try to keep other electrical devices 8 inches (20 cm) away from the keyboard, they can sometimes cause interference (although I don't think it is this) I'm wondering if there is something under the Options software that might help, not sure if you checked already...while a long shot check Secure Input, is it enabled if so try turning it off and see if that helps...
At 4:28 you claim that the USB extender cable can "charge the wireless keyboard." Explain how it does that, please.
It's used with the usb cable not to charge it, but for the unifying reciver... sorry about that...Thanks...
Could you please explain how you "use the usb cable to charge it"? The keyboard has standard batteries in it, not chargeable batteries, correct?
Also, on the other PC's do you need to have a separate keyboard and mouse connected when you power up the PC so that you can get to the Bluetooth settings and if it's using Bluetooth, does it need to have the software installed as well?
I"m sorry not sure why I said it was for charging, it's not, they provide the USB Extension cable in case you want to plug the unifying receiver into it instead of the Computer, not sure why anyone would want to though but who knows...and yes both components have batteries, keyboard says it'll last 3 years and 2 years for the mouse...as for connecting to the other PC's you can use the unifying receiver so that once one is setup, you then place it in the second one, and setup the 2nd PC then the 3rd...the white buttons on the keyboard and the 3 buttons on the mouse are used to switch between the different PC's after setting them all up...this is why you need to install the options software as well so that once there all setup pushing those buttons will be recognized by the software...Hope that makes things clearer...sorry for the confusion from before...Thanks...
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can I have 2 unify receivers, each attached to a separate pc, then just hit the white key 1 2 or 3 to switch keyboard/mouse. my problem is 1 on my 2 pcs is a company provided computer and i am not allowed to install any software on it
I haven't tried that but it should work, in theory at least...
@@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM Do you have an extra logitech unified receiver to attached to another pc, then use the white key 1 2 3 to test the switching ? i have read else where that logitech keyboard in general connects with 1 unified receiver only. I just wonder if the 850 /mouse have a 2 or 3 profiles builtin.
@@dukenguyen4701 I only use 1 Unified receiver, both the mouse and the keyboard have a 1,2 and 3 button, so once you set up one PC, then you can switch to the other PC and chose 2 and on the 3rd PC button 3 as well...so yes 3 separate profiles for both mouse and keyboard...hope that helps...
Good unboxing and how to install the keyboard
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