The Logitech MX Keys is a premium wireless keyboard that’s a pleasure to use, featuring an ergonomic design with backlit keys and a long-lasting battery. In this guide, I will be giving you step-by-step instructions on how to connect and pair a Logitech MX Keys keyboard to your Mac via Bluetooth. Let’s get started!
Connecting MX Keys to Mac via Bluetooth
Connecting MX Keys to a Mac via Bluetooth is fairly easy. Here is how to pair your MX Keys with your Mac:
- Turn on your MX Keys Keyboard.
- The LED light on the Easy Switch button should blink rapidly. If it doesn’t, press and hold one of the Easy Switch buttons until it does. You will be using this same Easy Switch key to switch to your Mac later if your keyboard is connected to multiple computers.
- On your Mac, go to System Settings > Bluetooth.
- Find the Logitech MX Keys keyboard and tap on it to connect it.
- If you see a code on your Mac screen, enter it on your keyboard using the number keys and hit Enter.
- Congrats! It should be connected now.
There are three Easy Switch keys, allowing you to easily switch between different computers. For example, you can have one of the Easy Switch keys for your Mac and another for your Windows PC. When pairing for the first time, remember which Easy Switch key you used to set it up with your Mac.
Alternative Connection Method – Using USB Dongle
Another option is using the Logi Bolt USB Receiver or Logi Unifying Receiver that comes with your keyboard, depending on which MX Keys keyboard you have. This is a fairly simply process, but you’ll need to set it up first with the Logi Options+ app, which you’ll need to download.
Open the app and follow these steps:
- Click on Add Device.
- Select the Logi Bolt receiver option if you have a Logit Bolt Receiver or the Logi Unifying option if you have a Logi Unifying receiver.
- Turn on your keyboard and press and hold the connect button until the light flashes rapidly.
- When the keyboard appears in the app, click on Connect.
- Enter the numbers displayed on the screen on the keyboard using the number keys and hit Enter.
- Click on Continue on the screen.
The Logi Unifying receivers have the Unifying logo on them, which looks like a sun on an orange background.
If you have the Unifying Receiver, you can also use the Unifying Software app, which you can download here for Mac, depending on which macOS version you have. Once you launch the software, simply follow the on-screen instructions.
Troubleshooting MX Keys Connection Issues
Let’s go over some common problem scenarios you may face when connecting your Logitech keyboard and troubleshoot them.
If MX Keys is not appearing in your Bluetooth list, try these tips:
- Turn Bluetooth off and on again on your Mac.
- Restart your Mac and keyboard.
- Try a different Easy Switch key.
- Use the dongle method instead.
If the connection frequently drops or lags, try these tips:
- Move the keyboard closer to the Mac to avoid interference.
- Disconnect other Bluetooth devices that may cause interference.
- Move away from your microwave, which can cause Bluetooth interference.
- Update Logitech Options for improved connectivity.
- Update macOS.
You can also try resetting your keyboard. Turn it off and on and then press Esc + O, Esc + O, and Esc + B on the keyboard to reset it. Then, turn it off and on again. Pair it to your computer again and see if it fixes any issues.
Using Logitech MX Keys with macOS Features
For the best experience, get the MX Keys for Mac version, as it’s designed specifically to work with Mac computers.
Also, I recommend downloading Logitech Options+. You can do many things with it, including setting up short keys for a series of repetitive actions to automate tasks, manage multiple computers and transfer files between them with Logi Flow, and more. It also offers a marketplace with plugins and many more customization options.
Conclusion
We hope this guide helped you establish a Logitech MX Keys connection seamlessly and effortlessly. It’s one of the best keyboards for Macs, with numerous options for customization, so I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a wireless keyboard for your Mac.
