How to Pair a Logitech Mouse to a Windows PC or Mac

A wireless mouse is a welcome addition to any desk as it eliminates the need for messy cables. It is also a more aesthetically pleasing option that moves better than its traditional counterpart. However, it may be challenging to figure out how to link your Logitech mouse to your devices.

Whether you’re looking to pair your new wireless Logitech mouse with a Windows or Mac device, this guide will walk you through the steps to ensure everything works seamlessly.

How to Pair a Logitech Mouse to a MacBook

A wireless mouse and a Bluetooth mouse can both connect to your PC without cables, but they have different methods of linking to your device. A wireless mouse will use a receiver, while the Bluetooth version will pair to the PC’s Bluetooth antenna.

The Logitech mouse can pair both with a receiver and via Bluetooth. Let’s first look at how it links to your MacBook through the receiver option.

How to Pair Logitech Mouse to MacBook Using a Receiver

A wireless mouse works by using radio frequencies. You will need a USB receiver to link your Logitech mouse to the PC. There will be no syncing necessary as is more of a plug-and-play situation.

The steps below will walk you through the process:

1. Turn the mouse on by flicking the switch located on the base.
   
2. Plug the USB wireless receiver into an available USB port on your Mac.
   
3. Push the “Connect” button at the bottom of the mouse.
   
4. The cursor will be visible on the screen once the mouse links to the computer.

Ensure that your Logitech mouse has batteries before beginning the process of connecting it to your computer.

You might require the aid of a pin or a paperclip to push the “Connect” button on your Logitech mouse. It’s also essential to remember that some accessories don’t have the “Connect” button and will automatically link to your PC. Some Logitech devices have a “Channel” key. If your mouse is one of them, press this button and select a channel before linking the USB receiver.

How to Pair Logitech Mouse to MacBook Using Bluetooth

If you want to connect your Logitech mouse to your computer via Bluetooth, the process will be similar to pairing any other Bluetooth-enabled device. Here’s how it’s done:

1. Turn on the Logitech mouse using the switch at the bottom of the device.
   
2. Put the mouse in pairing mode by long-pressing the button at the bottom of the accessory. A light will flash, indicating that the device is ready to pair.
   
3. On your PC, tap the Apple icon located in the upper left corner of the screen.
   
4. From the dropdown menu, select “Systems Preference,” then press the Bluetooth icon and ensure that Bluetooth is turned on.
   
5. Click on the Logitech mouse in the list of Bluetooth devices available for pairing.
   

Your MacBook and Logitech mouse are now connected.

How to Pair a Logitech Mouse to a Receiver

A unifying receiver is a USB device that allows you to connect up to six devices simultaneously. It can be bought as a standalone unit or come with a compatible mouse or keyboard. This is how to pair your Logitech mouse to a unifying receiver:

1. Download the Logitech unifying software to your computer and follow the installation instructions.
   
2. Open the unifying software and hit “Next” at the bottom of the screen.
   
3. Plug your unifying receiver into a free USB port on your PC, then click “Next.”
   
4. Press “Next” again after verifying that the mouse information displayed on the screen is accurate.
5. Restart the mouse by turning the switch at the bottom of the device off then on. It should now pair with the receiver automatically.
6. Check to see if the cursor is visible on your screen. Move the cursor back and forth so that it’s detectable.
7. A pop-up message will ask you to confirm that the cursor is moving. Tap “Yes” to acknowledge the same, then click “Next.”
8. Press “Finish” at the bottom of the screen to complete the pairing process.

Your Logitech mouse is now connected to a unifying receiver.

How to Pair Logitech Mouse to Bluetooth

If your Logitech mouse doesn’t come with a USB receiver, then you will have to connect it to other devices using Bluetooth.

1. Locate the On/Off switch on the base of the mouse and turn it on.
   
2. On your computer, go to the Start menu and select “Settings.”
3. Click on “Devices,” then “Bluetooth & Other Devices.”
   
4. Ensure that the Bluetooth switch is toggled on.
   
5. Tap the + icon next to “Add Bluetooth or other devices.”
   
6. In the window that opens, press “Bluetooth.”
   
7. Scroll down the list of Bluetooth devices and tap on the Logitech mouse to pair it to your PC.
   

With your Logitech mouse now paired to your computer, you can use it the same way you would use a traditional mouse.

How to Pair Logitech Mouse to Windows

Although both a wireless mouse and a Bluetooth mouse can connect to the PC without using a cable, these devices have their own methods of doing so. The former uses a receiver, while the latter utilizes Bluetooth to pair with a PC’s antenna.

Let’s look at how you can use each method to link your Logitech mouse to Windows.

How to Pair Logitech Mouse to Windows Using Bluetooth

Pairing your Logitech mouse to your computer is pretty straightforward once you know how. Follow these steps to connect your mouse to a Windows PC using Bluetooth:

1. Find the Logitech mouse switch at the bottom of the device and turn it on.
   
2. Press and hold the pairing button, which is also located at the bottom of the mouse. A light will begin flashing once pairing mode has been turned on.
   
3. Go to “Settings” from the Windows Start menu and select “Devices.”
   
4. Press “Bluetooth & Other Devices,” then the + icon next to “Add Bluetooth or other devices.”
   
5. Tap the Logitech mouse details displayed on your screen to pair it with your PC.
   

How to Pair Logitech Mouse to Windows Using Receiver

A wireless mouse uses radio frequencies to connect to other devices. You’ll need to plug in the USB receiver to your PC to connect the two pieces of equipment.

Here’s how to link your Logitech mouse to your Windows device:

1. Turn on the Logitech mouse using the switch at the bottom of the device.
   
2. Plug the USB receiver into your computer’s USB port.
   
3. Press the “Connect” button located at the bottom of your mouse.
4. Look for the cursor on the screen to ensure that the two devices are now paired.

No More Pesky Cables

Pairing your Logitech mouse to your computer makes for a more organized desk. Getting rid of that pesky mouse cable that keeps getting in your way is a step closer to a clutter-free working environment. With the steps demonstrated in this guide, you should be able to link your Logitech mouse to your Windows or Mac PC using a receiver or via Bluetooth.

Have you paired your Logitech mouse to your computer? Let us know which method you used in the comments section below.