Why Are There Two Types of Wireless Logitech Keyboards?
Logitech makes Bluetooth wireless keyboards and wireless keyboards that make use of their proprietary wireless connection. Bluetooth and the Logitech Unifying receiver offer a similar level of performance, reliability, and susceptibility to radio interference, as they use the same wireless band. They each have different setup processes, and they are also compatible with different devices. Logitech Bluetooth keyboards offer a great deal of compatibility, often allowing you to pair one keyboard to your phone, tablet, and computer and then switch back and forth with the push of a button. Logitech wireless keyboards that use the proprietary Unifying receiver are easier to hook up. While they offer 100 percent compatibility with Windows and Mac computers, they have more limited compatibility with Linux computers, and you can’t use them with phones or tablets.
How to Pair a Bluetooth Logitech Keyboard
If you have a Bluetooth Logitech keyboard, you can pair it with any device designed to work with Bluetooth wireless keyboards. A lot of Logitech’s Bluetooth keyboards can be paired with multiple devices as well, allowing you to easily switch the keyboard between your phone, tablet, and laptop. Depending on your keyboard, you may be able to pair with six or more devices at once. Here’s how to pair a Bluetooth Logitech keyboard:
How to Pair a Wireless Logitech Keyboard With the Unifying Receiver
If your Logitech keyboard came with a USB dongle, you need to use it to connect the keyboard to your computer. The dongle is called a Unifying receiver, and it allows you to connect multiple Logitech devices to your computer using a receiver instead of needing to plug in numerous dongles. Pairing one of these receivers with a Logitech keyboard or mouse requires Logitech’s Unifying software, a free app you can download from their site. The app is available for Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS. Here’s how to pair a wireless Logitech keyboard with the Unifying receiver:
Why Is My Logitech Keyboard Not Connecting?
If your Logitech keyboard doesn’t work, make sure you’re using the proper pairing method. For example, don’t try to use the Unifying receiver method if your keyboard only supports Bluetooth. If your keyboard does use Bluetooth, make sure your computer, phone, or tablet supports Bluetooth and that you’ve enabled it on your device. If you’re trying to connect a keyboard that uses the Unifying receiver, make sure it’s plugged in, the batteries in the keyboard aren’t dead, and the keyboard is on. If it still doesn’t work, try rerunning the Logitech Unifying Software. If the software doesn’t detect your keyboard, you’re sure the batteries aren’t dead, and the keyboard is on, the keyboard may not support the Logitech Unifying receiver. Contact Logitech for more information about your keyboard. If your keyboard still doesn’t work, then try these additional troubleshooting steps:
Where Is the Connect Button on a Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard?
If you can’t find a pairing or connect button on your Logitech Bluetooth keyboard, look for easy switch buttons. Some of these keyboards let you pair to more than one device and use the Easy Switch buttons to swap between them. To enter pairing mode on one of these keyboards, press and hold one of the easy switch buttons until the corresponding LED starts flashing. That means it’s in pairing mode, and you can try to discover it using your computer.
