Connecting a Logitech keyboard usually takes only a few minutes. The exact steps depend on whether the keyboard uses Bluetooth or a Logitech USB receiver. Before you begin, check the keyboard for a power switch, Bluetooth symbol, Easy-Switch buttons, or a small receiver stored in the battery compartment. Refer to our Logitech connection details for model-specific pairing steps and mainstream brand troubleshooting.
Choose the right connection method
Logitech keyboards commonly connect in one of these ways:
- Bluetooth: Connects directly to compatible computers, tablets, and phones without using a USB dongle.
- USB receiver: Uses a small wireless receiver plugged into a computer’s USB port. Some Logitech receivers can support more than one compatible device.
- Wired USB: Some keyboards connect with a USB cable and do not require wireless pairing.
If the keyboard came with a receiver, use that receiver unless your model also specifically supports Bluetooth. A receiver and a Bluetooth connection are not interchangeable.
Connect a Logitech Bluetooth keyboard
- Turn on the keyboard and check that its batteries are charged or that it has sufficient power.
- Find the Bluetooth or Easy-Switch button. On multi-device keyboards, it may be marked with a number or a device icon.
- Press and hold the relevant button until its indicator light begins to flash. This places the keyboard in pairing mode.
- Open the Bluetooth settings on the device you want to use.
- Select the Logitech keyboard from the list of available devices.
- If a code appears, type it on the Logitech keyboard and press Enter.
A short press of an Easy-Switch button normally changes between saved devices. Holding the button is generally what makes that channel discoverable, although the button operation can vary by model.
Pair the keyboard with a Windows laptop or desktop
For a Bluetooth keyboard, open Settings, select Bluetooth & devices, and choose Add device. Select Bluetooth, then choose the keyboard when it appears.
For a keyboard that uses a USB receiver, insert the receiver into an available USB port and switch on the keyboard. If it does not connect automatically, use the Logitech pairing software associated with the receiver and follow its on-screen instructions. A different USB port may help if the computer does not detect the receiver.
Connect a Logitech keyboard to a Mac or MacBook
Turn on the keyboard and place it in Bluetooth pairing mode. On the Mac, open System Settings and select Bluetooth. Locate the keyboard under available devices and choose Connect. Complete any passcode prompt by typing the displayed code on the keyboard. After connecting a Logitech keyboard, compare it with the Asus laptop keyboard for layout and compatibility differences.
If your keyboard includes a USB receiver, connect the receiver to the Mac. Newer Macs may require a suitable USB adapter or hub if they do not have the same USB port as the receiver.
Connect a Logitech keyboard to an iPad
- Put the keyboard into Bluetooth pairing mode.
- Open the iPad’s Settings app and tap Bluetooth.
- Make sure Bluetooth is enabled.
- Tap the Logitech keyboard when it appears under other devices.
- Enter the pairing code on the keyboard if the iPad displays one.
The keyboard must support the iPad’s operating system and Bluetooth requirements. If it does not appear, check the model’s documentation for compatibility and pairing instructions.
Set up a Logitech keyboard with a USB receiver
Plug the receiver directly into the computer, turn on the keyboard, and wait briefly for the connection. Keep the receiver within reasonable range of the keyboard and avoid placing it behind large metal objects or near equipment that may interfere with the wireless signal.
If the keyboard and receiver are not paired, Logitech’s receiver-management or device-configuration software may be able to add the keyboard. The required software depends on the receiver and keyboard model, so use the utility recommended for your specific device. A keyboard and mouse combo may require each device to be added separately.
Troubleshoot connection problems
- Keyboard is not visible: Confirm it is switched on, charged, and actively in pairing mode.
- It is connected to another device: Turn off Bluetooth on the other device or remove the old pairing, then try again.
- Pairing failed: Remove the keyboard from the computer’s saved Bluetooth devices, restart Bluetooth, and repeat the pairing process.
- Receiver is not detected: Reinsert it, try another USB port, and avoid an unreliable hub where possible.
- Keys respond slowly: Replace the batteries, reduce distance from the receiver, and move the receiver away from potential sources of interference.
Some models, including particular Wave keyboards and model numbers such as YR0083, may use a dedicated pairing button or a different reset procedure. If the standard steps do not work, check the guide for the exact model rather than assuming all Logitech keyboards use the same controls.
Using Easy-Switch with several devices
If your keyboard has numbered Easy-Switch buttons, each button can represent a different paired device. Pair the keyboard with the first device on one channel, select another channel, and hold that channel’s button to pair the next device. Once setup is complete, press the appropriate button to move between devices without pairing again.
