A unifying receiver is a USB dongle that allows you to connect up to 6 compatible devices (mouses, trackballs, keyboards) all at once. You can purchase a unifying receiver, or it may come with a mouse or keyboard that you purchased. This wikiHow teaches you how to connect a Logitech mouse to a Unifying receiver.

Steps

  1. 1
    Download the Logitech Unifying Software. Use the following steps to download Logitech Unifying Software:
  2. 2
    Open the Logitech Unifying Software and click Next. It has an orange icon star-like icon in the middle. Click the icon in the Windows Start menu or your Applications folder to open the Logitech Unifying Software. Then click Next in the lower-right corner.
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  3. 3
    Connect your unifying receiver and click Next. You can connect it to any free USB port on your computer. Then click Next in the lower right corner.
    • If you have a Logitech mouse that was previously connected to your computer, it may be displayed on-screen along with any compatibility information.[1] If your mouse is compatible with the receiver, click Next to continue.[2]
  4. 4
    Restart your mouse. Most wireless mouses have 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.[3]
  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.[4]
  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.[5]
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References

  1. Spike Baron. Network Engineer & Desktop Support. Expert Interview. 9 January 2019.
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_HrJGcw2_c
  3. Spike Baron. Network Engineer & Desktop Support. Expert Interview. 9 January 2019.
  4. Spike Baron. Network Engineer & Desktop Support. Expert Interview. 9 January 2019.
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTv8rfbPHYc

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Article SummaryX

1. Download and install the Logitech Unifying Software.
2. Open the Logitech Unifying Software and click Next.
3. Insert the unifying receiver in a free USB port and click Next.
4. Power the mouse off and then on again.
5. Check to see if the mouse moves the cursor on-screen.
6. Click Yes if the mouse moves the cursor and then click Next
7. Click Finish.

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