Logitech Mx Keys Bluetooth Pairing

Logitech MX Keys and MX Keys Mini can connect wirelessly to a computer, tablet, or phone through Bluetooth. The setup is similar on most devices: select an Easy-Switch channel, place the keyboard into pairing mode, and choose it from the device’s Bluetooth menu.

Before you start

Prepare the keyboard and the device you want to connect before beginning the pairing process:

• Turn on the MX Keys using the power switch on the back edge.
• Make sure the keyboard has enough battery for setup. You can also connect it with its USB-C cable while it charges.
• Keep the keyboard close to the computer, tablet, or phone.
• Choose one of the keyboard’s Easy-Switch channels. The MX Keys can store connections for up to three devices.
• If possible, temporarily move other Bluetooth keyboards or accessories away from the setup area.

General Logitech MX Keys Bluetooth pairing steps

1. Switch on the MX Keys.
2. Press and hold the Easy-Switch key you want to use for about three seconds. The key has a Bluetooth symbol or device-channel indicator. Release it when its LED begins blinking quickly.
3. Open Bluetooth settings on the computer, tablet, or phone.
4. Start a search for available Bluetooth devices.
5. Select MX Keys or MX Keys Mini when it appears in the list.
6. If a pairing code appears, type the numbers using the MX Keys and press Enter.

The channel light should stop blinking after the connection is complete. The exact light behavior can vary by model. If the keyboard does not connect, leave it in pairing mode while you repeat the search from the host device.

Connect MX Keys to a Mac

To pair the keyboard with macOS, open System Settings and select Bluetooth. On older versions of macOS, the same controls may be found in System Preferences.

1. Press and hold the desired Easy-Switch key on the MX Keys until its LED blinks rapidly.
2. Find MX Keys or MX Keys Mini in the Mac’s Bluetooth device list.
3. Click Connect.
4. If macOS displays a numeric code, enter it on the keyboard and press Enter.

After pairing, the selected channel is associated with the Mac. To use the keyboard with another device later, configure a different Easy-Switch channel rather than replacing the existing connection.

Pair with Windows, iPad, or Android

Windows

Open Settings, go to Bluetooth & devices, and select Add device. Choose Bluetooth, put the keyboard into pairing mode, and select it when it appears.

iPad or iPhone

Open Settings > Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth on if necessary, select the appropriate Easy-Switch channel on the keyboard, and tap the MX Keys entry when it appears.

Android

Open the phone or tablet’s Bluetooth settings. Depending on the device, this may be located under Connections or another network and connectivity section. Start pairing mode on the keyboard, then choose MX Keys from the available devices.

Use the keyboard with multiple devices

Each Easy-Switch channel can be assigned to a separate paired device. To add another connection, select an unused channel and hold its key until the LED blinks. Pair the keyboard from the second device’s Bluetooth settings, then repeat the process with the remaining channel if needed.

Once multiple devices are paired, press the relevant Easy-Switch key to move between them. For example, one channel can be used for a desktop, another for a laptop, and a third for a tablet. Keeping a simple note of the channel assigned to each device can make switching easier, especially with the compact MX Keys Mini layout.

What to do when MX Keys will not connect

If the keyboard is not connecting, work through these steps in order:

• Turn the keyboard off, wait briefly, and turn it on again.
• Toggle Bluetooth off and on from the host device.
• Confirm that the keyboard is in pairing mode and that the correct Easy-Switch channel is selected.
• Remove or forget the existing MX Keys entry in Bluetooth settings, then pair it again.
• Try another Easy-Switch channel if another paired device may be using the current one.
• Restart the computer, tablet, or phone if Bluetooth appears stuck.
• Try pairing the keyboard with a different device. This helps indicate whether the problem is with the keyboard or the original host.

On a computer, Logitech Options or Logitech Options Plus may also provide firmware updates for the keyboard. Updating the keyboard can help with some compatibility or connection problems. If the MX Keys works with another device but not the original one, focus troubleshooting on that device’s Bluetooth settings.

Wired use while charging

The MX Keys can be connected with its USB-C cable while it charges. This provides a practical fallback during setup or when the battery is low, while the Easy-Switch channels remain available for wireless use after charging is complete.