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

Co-authored by Spike Baron and Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: September 18, 2024 Fact Checked

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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.

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Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Using Logitech Unifying Software

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1. 1
   Install Logitech Unifying Software. 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.

   • Go to https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025297913-Logitech-Unifying-Software in a web browser.
     • If you don't have a working mouse at all, check out our guides to using your computer without a mouse and clicking without a mouse.
   • Click the drop-down menu at the top-left and select your operating system.
   • Click Download Now and save the file to your computer.
   • If you're using a Mac, unzip the file.
   • Double-click the downloaded file.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
2. 2
   Open the Logitech Unifying Software and click Next. 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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3. 3
   Connect your Unifying receiver and click Next. 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. If your mouse is compatible with the receiver, click Next to continue.
4. 4
   Restart your mouse. 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.

   • If your mouse is not found, it is not Unifying-compatible, or you need to replace (or charge) its batteries.
5. 5
   Check to see if the cursor on the screen is moving. Move the mouse and check to see if the cursor on-screen is moving.
6. 6
   Select "Yes" and then click Next. 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.
7. 7
   Click Finish. It's in the lower-right corner. Your Logitech mouse is now connected to the unifying receiver and ready to use.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Using Logi Bolt

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1. 1
   Install the Logi Bolt app. Logi Bolt allows you to connect your compatible Logitech mouse to a Unifying or Logi Bolt receiver. 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:

   • Go to https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/4418089333655.
     • If you don't have a working mouse at all, check out our guides to using your computer without a mouse and clicking without a mouse.
   • Select your operating system from the drop-down menu at the top-left.
   • Click Download Now to save the file to your computer.
   • If you're using a Mac, unzip the file.
   • Double-click the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen instructions to install.
2. 2
   Open Logi Bolt. Once installed, click Logi Bolt in your Windows Start menu or your Mac's Applications folder.
3. 3
   Click ADD NEW DEVICE. A list of receivers will appear.
4. 4
   Select Logi Unifying Receiver. Alternatively, if you have a Logi Bolt or Logi USB receiver connected, select that receiver instead.
5. 5
   Turn your mouse off and back on. 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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