Logitech | Unifying Receiver Multiple devices, compatibility, and more questions answered

Over the past few years, Masakari and I have completely switched to wireless equipment for mice and keyboards. However, when choosing a new mouse or keyboard, we still encounter Logitech Unifying technology. As a result, we accumulate some knowledge about the Unifying Receiver, which we would like to share with you.

Here we go…

What is Logitech Unifying?

A wireless technology that allows you to connect multiple mice and keyboards to a PC. Devices are connected and managed using Logitech Unifying software.

More information is available on the manufacturer’s website (Logitech).

Here you can download the software from the Logitech website.

Connecting to a Unifying Receiver

Is Logitech Unifying Receiver Bluetooth?

Although the receiver has a similar range and the same 2.4 GHz frequency range as Bluetooth, Logitech Unifying is a separate technology and therefore incompatible.

How does a Logitech Unifying receiver work?

The technology is comparable to Bluetooth. However, through Logitech’s proprietary Unify protocol, only Logitech devices that support Unifying technology can be paired with a receiver.

Logitech Unifying Receiver

Is Logitech Unifying Receiver better than Bluetooth?

No one technology is better than the other. Unifying technology is also based on the 2.4 GHz frequency range, and the technical specifications hardly differ from those of Bluetooth.

Source: logitech.com

How many devices does Logitech Unifying Receiver support?

You can pair each USB dongle with up to six devices. All devices are connected and managed through unifying software.

Source: logitech.com

Can you use Logitech Bluetooth Dongle for other devices?

The Logitech receiver does not use Bluetooth technology. As a result, only devices that support Logitech’s Unifying technology can be paired.

Can you use or pair the Logitech mouse with another receiver?

You can pair a Logitech mouse with Unifying technology with any Logitech Unifying USB receiver. Pairing requires Logitech Unifying software.

Are Logitech Dongles universal?

Logitech Unifying USB receivers only work with devices that support Unifying technology. You cannot pair other devices with a Logitech dongle.

What to do if you lose Logitech USB?

The Logitech Unifying receiver can be purchased for $15-$25 and combined with existing devices with Unifying technology.

hich Logitech mice are unifying?

Generally, all mice that have Unifying technology can be paired with a receptor. These products are marked with the Unifying logo on the Logitech website.

Which Logitech keyboards are unifying?

In general, all keyboards that have Unifying technology can be paired with a receiver. These products are marked with the Unifying logo on the Logitech website.

What devices are compatible with Logitech Unifying Receiver?

In general, all devices that have Unifying technology can be paired with a receiver. Currently, only Logitech products are supported.

Does the Logitech Unifying Receiver work with older keyboards?

Generally, only keyboards that support Unifying technology can be paired with the receiver. A full list of compatible devices can be found on the manufacturer’s website.

Can you use ONE Logitech receiver for mouse and keyboard?

You can pair up to six mice and keyboards with Unifying technology to a Logitech receiver simultaneously. Devices are managed with Logitech Unifying software.

Can you connect the Logitech keyboard without a receiver?

Generally, you should always pair a keyboard with Unifying technology with a Logitech receiver to be operational. The included cables are for charging only.

Can I connect a Logitech mouse without a receiver?

Generally, you should always pair a mouse with Unifying technology with a Logitech receiver to make it operational. The included cables are for charging only.

Can you use a Logitech unifying receiver for Bluetooth?

Generally, you cannot use Bluetooth devices with a Logitech receiver. Unifying technology uses the same 2.4 GHz frequency band as Bluetooth, but is not supported.

Will the Logitech receiver work with any mouse?

In general, Unifying technology must be compatible with the mouse. Currently, only Logitech mice support connecting to a unifying receiver.

Does the Logitech Unifying Receiver work with other brands?

Currently, no other product supports Logitech Unifying Receiver. Therefore, you can only pair Logitech Unifying-equipped devices with the receiver using the Unifying software.

Does Logitech Unifying Receiver work with Mac?

Officially, Mac is fully supported, according to Logitech. You can download the Unifying software from the manufacturer’s website to pair compatible devices.

Does Logitech Unifying work with Linux?

Officially, Linux doesn’t receive support for Unifying technology, according to Logitech. As a result, currently supported devices can only be used with Linux with unsupported workarounds.

A workaround, for example, is itunify software,which is freely available on Github.

Does the Logitech Unifying Receiver work with a Microsoft mouse?

There are currently no Microsoft products that support Logitech Unifying Receiver. As a result, only devices equipped with Logitech Unifying can be paired with the receiver through the Unifying software.

Final Thoughts on Logitech Unifying

Of course, it would have been better if Logitech had made its Unifying technology compatible with open Bluetooth. But, technically, the technologies hardly differ from each other.

Meanwhile, Bluetooth even has a much better value in terms of range. Still, Unify is a valuable thing for gamers with multiple Logitech products. For example, switch from office computer to gaming computer and keep the same mouse? You can do this with Unifying at the touch of a button.

Managing all paired devices through a single software also has many advantages.

Since Logitech has the most popular gaming mouse among professional gamers in its portfolio with the wireless G Pro and its successor, the G Pro X Superlight,ambitious gamers will have a hard time overlooking Logitech anyway.

Almost as popular among professional gamers is the corresponding keyboard, G Pro X Mechanical. But, sadly, Logitech has decided not to equip these three products with Unifying technology.