How to use Logitech Options to use Logitech devices more efficiently

Use Logitech Options software to edit keys, assign commands, and customize function settings for Logitech mice and keyboards. Use Logitech Flow for Better Sync

Use Logitech Options with Logitech keyboard and mouse devices to handle work easier, faster and more efficiently, learn how to use it with Mobile World !

The article guides how to use the interface and operation on Windows, for MacOS, the compatibility and operation are similar.

1. What are Logitech Options?

Logitech Options is an application that enhances the experience of Logitech mice, trackpads and keyboards ,. Through customization features, setting button functions, battery management, connectivity and simultaneous copy custom save, sync on supported Logitech devices.

  1. Platforms: Windows and Mac.
  2. Size: Over 200MB.
  3. Publisher: Logitech.

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2. Key Features of Logitech Options

Customize buttons and keys

Set button and key layouts, cursor and scrolling speeds, and more.

Customize the action button

Be more productive by using action buttons to repeat trackpad actions.

Settings specific to each application

Set up buttons to perform actions in your favorite apps, then switch apps to buttons that perform different actions.

Status message for device

With Notification & Status you'll get device-specific information like battery level, key backlighting, and Caps Lock at the right time.

Logitech Duolink

Link your mouse and keyboard for customized functionality and smarter navigation.

Logitech Flow

Using two or three computers at the same time is no longer a problem with Logitech Flow. You can automatically switch between computers by moving the mouse pointer to the edge of the screen. It also makes transferring text, images, and files between computers effortless – just copy from one computer and paste it onto another.

Back up your device's settings

Create an account in Options to automatically back up your device settings to the cloud .

3. Which Logitech devices does Logitech Options support?

o : Windows and macOS.

x: Windows only.

Leave blank: The device is not supported.

Supported Products & Features
Mouse & trackball Customize button Notifications & Status Action button Specific ApplicationsSettings Logitech Process
MULTI-DEVICE STATISTIC MOUSE M590 5 o o o o
MX Anywhere 2S 5 o o o o
MX Master 2S 6 o o o o
M585 MULTI-DEVICE (M585 MULTI-DEVICE) 5 o o o o
M331 SILENT PLUS first o o o o
M720 Triathlon 6 o o    
M337 4 o o    
WIRELESS ULTRA PORTABLE M187 first o o    
M185 . WIRELESS MOUSE first o o    
Wireless Mouse M170 /M171 first   o    
Keyboard Customize the F . key Notifications & Status Easy to switch Status Logitech Process
MULTI-DEVICE BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD K480 (BLUETOOTH MULTI-DEVICE KEYBOARD K480) x o    
K400 Plus Wireless Touch Keyboard x o    
MULTI-DEVICE BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD K380 x o o o
K375s MULTI-DEVICE x o o o

4. Simple Logitech Options User Guide

Step 1 : Download Logitech Options HERE > Click to select the operating system (eg Windows 10 ) > Click Download Now to download.

Step 2 : Open the application > Log In > Log in Logitech on a web browser.

Using Logitech Options with a mouse

In the article using Logitech Master 2S mouse to perform, for other mouse and keyboard lines, the features may be different but the operation is similar.

- Step 1 : Connect the mouse, keyboard to the computer > Turn on Logitech Options and wait for the software to display machine information > The device's battery status at the bottom so you can see.

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Connect the device to the computer

- Step 2 : Click on the circle with white border on each button to customize the function of each button > Click on the function you want.

In addition, for Logitech MX Master 2S, MX Master 3 mice or mouse devices with multitasking keys, you can further customize gestures such as:

Actions/Gestures Functions (Windows)
Press once Task view (open multitasking)
Hold and scroll down Show/hide desktop (open/hide desktop)
Hold and move up Open the Start menu
Hold and move left Switch to desktops (left)
Hold and move right Switch to desktops (right)

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- Step 3 : Click Point & Scroll to adjust the cursor and scroll button, refer to the table below to understand the features:

Custom

Function

Pointer speed

Adjust mouse sensitivity ( DPI )

Smooth scrolling

Turn on/off (Enable/Disable) smooth scrolling

Scroll wheel direction

Traditional (Traditional) or inverted (Inverted) vertical scroll option

Thumb wheel direction

Default (Default) or inverted (Inverted) horizontal scrolling option

Thumb wheel sensitivity

Horizontal scroll sensitivity adjustment

SmartShift

Smart fast scrolling (when in step scroll mode, you can scroll the vertical roller really fast to temporarily activate fast scrolling mode)

SmartShift sensitivity

Sensitivity adjustment activates smart scrolling mode

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Use with keyboard

Using K380 keyboard for illustration, other keyboards will be slightly different.

- Step 1 : Connect the keyboard to the computer > Open the Logitech Options application .

- Step 2 : In the Keyboard section > Click on the keys with white border to assign the function to that key> Select the box Use F1 - F12 as standard function keys if you want to turn off the functions of the Fn button.

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Press the keys with a white border to assign the function to that key

- Step 3 : Select Easy-Swtich to see the list of connected devices > Click Restore Defaults if you want to delete the devices.

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Select Easy-Swtich to see a list of connected devices

5. How to use the Logitech Flow . feature

MX Master 2S allows moving the mouse pointer and exchanging data between up to 3 computers and laptops with the Logitech Flow feature, how to use this feature is as follows:

Step 1: Download and install Logitech Options software on Windows machines that need to be connected.

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Step 2: Connect the mouse to each computer/laptop using Bluetooth or USB Receiver.

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Step 3: Connect computers/laptops to the same network (Wifi/LAN).

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Step 4: Click ENABLE FLOW on each computer/laptop for the application to detect and connect the machines together.

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Connect Logitech Flow to Multiple Devices - Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse Black

Step 5: After the connection is successful, the application interface on the devices will display the message SUCCESS . At this point, you can move the mouse pointer and exchange data between machines easily.

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Connect Logitech Flow to Multiple Devices - Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse Black

6. How to Backup Logitech Device Settings Using Logitech Options

Go to Logitech Options > Click MORE > Go to Backups > Click CREATE A BACKUP NOW.

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Above is a tutorial on using Logitech Options, hopefully the article helps you use Logitech products better.

Update 31 August 2021
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