To make your Logitech keyboard discoverable, first determine if it connects via Bluetooth or a Unifying Receiver. For Bluetooth models, turn on the keyboard and press and hold one of the Easy-Switch buttons (labeled 1, 2, or 3) for about three seconds until the LED above it blinks rapidly, this is the pairing mode that lets your device find it.
How to make your Logitech keyboard discoverable
Logitech keyboards use one of two wireless methods: Bluetooth or a Unifying Receiver. Bluetooth keyboards broadcast a signal that other devices can detect, while Unifying Receiver keyboards pair exclusively through a USB dongle and software. To make a Bluetooth model discoverable, ensure the keyboard is powered on using its power switch, typically on the edge or top right corner. Then, press and hold one of the Easy-Switch buttons (labeled 1, 2, or 3) for approximately three seconds. The LED light above that button will begin blinking rapidly, signaling that the keyboard is in pairing mode and ready to connect. If your keyboard lacks Easy-Switch buttons, you may need to make my wireless keyboard discoverable using a dedicated Connect button instead, or connect a Logitech wireless keyboard to a different receiver if you are replacing a lost USB dongle.
Step-by-step pairing guide for Bluetooth keyboards
- Turn on your Logitech keyboard using its power switch.
- The LED above it will blink rapidly, indicating pairing mode.
- Open the Bluetooth settings on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
- Enable Bluetooth on your device and start a search for new devices.
- Select your Logitech keyboard from the list of available Bluetooth devices that appear on your screen.
- If prompted, type the randomly generated pairing code displayed on your screen directly onto your Logitech keyboard, then press Enter or Return to complete the connection.
- Once successfully paired, the LED on the Easy-Switch button will stop blinking and remain steady for a few seconds before turning off to conserve battery.
Many Logitech Bluetooth keyboards feature Easy-Switch technology, allowing them to pair with and switch between up to three different devices. If you need to connect the keyboard to a second or third device, simply repeat the process using a different Easy-Switch button.
What if my keyboard uses a Unifying Receiver?
Logitech keyboards that connect via a Unifying Receiver (a small USB dongle) do not use Bluetooth discoverability. Instead, they are paired using Logi Options+ or Logitech Unifying Software. To set up this type of keyboard, plug the Unifying Receiver into a USB port on your computer, open the pairing software, select "Add Devices," and then turn the keyboard off and on when prompted. If you want to connect a Logitech wireless keyboard without a receiver, note that this is only possible with Bluetooth models, Unifying Receiver keyboards require the dongle to function.
Troubleshooting: keyboard not discoverable or won't pair
Keyboard stuck on another Easy-Switch channel
If your keyboard does not enter pairing mode, it may be connected to a different device on another Easy-Switch channel. Press the Easy-Switch button (1, 2, or 3) you want to use and hold it for three seconds to force it into pairing mode. The LED should start blinking rapidly.
Three-minute pairing timeout
For some Logitech Bluetooth keyboards, the pairing mode initiated by holding an Easy-Switch button remains active for about three minutes. If your device does not find the keyboard within this window, the keyboard will exit pairing mode. Simply press and hold the Easy-Switch button again to restart the process.
Interference or battery issues
Move your keyboard closer to the host device to improve the Bluetooth signal. Ensure the keyboard has sufficient battery life, replace batteries or charge it if needed. If you need to pair a Logitech MX Keys Mini, the same Easy-Switch button method applies; check that no other Bluetooth devices are causing interference nearby.
For the wider topic, see connect keyboard.
