2 Ways to Pair a Logitech Mouse to a Unifying Receiver

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Easily connect multiple compatible Logitech devices to a Unifying receiver
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The Logitech Unifying receiver is a USB dongle that allows you to connect up to 6 compatible Logitech devices (mouses, trackballs, keyboards) at once. You can purchase a unifying receiver, or it may come with a mouse or keyboard that you already have. As long as your Logitech mouse is Unifying-compatible, connecting it to a Unifying receiver is simple. This wikiHow guide teaches you how to connect a Logitech mouse to a Unifying receiver using Logitech Unifying Software and the Logi Bolt app.

Things You Should Know

  • You can use Logitech Unifying Software or the Logi Bolt App to connect your mouse to your Unifying receiver.
  • Unifying receivers have orange suns on them. Logi Bolt receivers have yellow lightning bolts.
  • Not all wireless Logitech mouses are compatible with Unifying receivers.
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using Logitech Unifying Software

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    Logitech's Unifying Software is available for all versions of Windows, including Windows 11 and Windows 10. If you have a Mac, you'll need to have macOS High Sierra or earlier—if you're using a more current version of macOS, use Using Logi Bolt instead.
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    If the software doesn't launch automatically, click Logitech Unifying Software in your Start menu or Applications folder to open it.
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    You can insert your Unifying receiver into any free USB port on your PC or Mac.
    • If your receiver is not detected, it may not be a Unifying receiver. Look for an orange sun icon on the receiver—if you don't see this icon, this method won't work.
    • If your receiver has a yellow lightning bolt, you have a Logi Bolt receiver. In this case, you can connect a Logi Bolt-compatible mouse using the Logi Bolt App .
    • If you have a Logitech mouse that was previously connected to your computer, it may be displayed on-screen along with any compatibility information. [1] If your mouse is compatible with the receiver, click Next to continue. [2]
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    Your Logitech wireless mouse has an on/off switch on the bottom. Turn the mouse over and flip the switch off and then back on again. Your mouse should pair with the receiver automatically. [3]
    • If your mouse is not found, it is not Unifying-compatible, or you need to replace (or charge) its batteries.
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    Move the mouse and check to see if the cursor on-screen is moving. [4]
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    If the cursor on-screen moves when you move the mouse, click the radio option next to Yes to indicate the correct device is connected. Then click Next .
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    It's in the lower-right corner. Your Logitech mouse is now connected to the unifying receiver and ready to use. [5]
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using Logi Bolt

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    Logi Bolt allows you to connect your compatible Logitech mouse to a Unifying or Logi Bolt receiver. [6] Keep in mind that if you have a Unifying receiver (the kind with the yellow sun on the housing), you'll only be able to connect a Unifying mouse to it—not a Logi Bolt mouse (and vice-versa). To download:
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    Once installed, click Logi Bolt in your Windows Start menu or your Mac's Applications folder.
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    A list of receivers will appear.
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    Alternatively, if you have a Logi Bolt or Logi USB receiver connected, select that receiver instead.
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    Your Logitech wireless mouse has an on/off switch on the bottom. Turn the mouse over and flip the switch off and then back on again. Your mouse should pair with the receiver automatically.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to test your mouse and close the installer.
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      1. ↑ Spike Baron. Network Engineer & Desktop Support. Expert Interview. 9 January 2019.
      2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_HrJGcw2_c
      3. ↑ Spike Baron. Network Engineer & Desktop Support. Expert Interview. 9 January 2019.
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      1. Download and install the Logitech Unifying Software.
      2. Open the Logitech Unifying Software and click Next .
      3. Insert the unifying receiver in a free USB port and click Next .
      4. Power the mouse off and then on again.
      5. Check to see if the mouse moves the cursor on-screen.
      6. Click Yes if the mouse moves the cursor and then click Next
      7. Click Finish .

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