The Easy Switch button on a Logitech keyboard is a proprietary technology that lets you pair and instantly switch between up to three devices, such as a computer, tablet, or phone. This easy switch button Logitech keyboard feature works over Bluetooth, Logi Bolt, or a Unifying receiver, streamlining your workflow without needing to unplug or reconnect cables. You can often customize these switching actions using the function keys on a keyboard for even faster device transitions.
What the easy switch button on a Logitech keyboard does
The Easy-Switch button is a dedicated key (usually numbered 1, 2, or 3) on Logitech keyboards that allows you to pair and toggle between up to three devices simultaneously. It uses Bluetooth, Logi Bolt, or a Unifying receiver to maintain separate connections, so you can keep your keyboard linked to a desktop, a laptop, and a phone at the same time. Pressing the corresponding numbered key instantly moves your keyboard’s focus to that device, making it a core part of any Logitech keyboard keys explained guide. When switching to a Mac, you'll also want to know how to use command key on Logitech keyboard to keep your shortcuts consistent.
How to pair a device using the Easy-Switch button
- Press and hold one of the numbered Easy-Switch buttons (1, 2, or 3) for three seconds until its LED blinks rapidly.
- On your computer or device, open Bluetooth settings (for example, System Settings > Bluetooth & other devices on Windows, or System Settings > Bluetooth on macOS).
- Select your Logitech keyboard from the list of available devices to complete pairing.
Once paired, that numbered channel will remember the device. You can repeat these steps for channels 2 and 3 to connect up to three devices.
How to switch between paired devices
To switch between already-connected devices, simply press the corresponding Easy-Switch button (1, 2, or 3) on the keyboard. A short press is all it takes, the keyboard immediately disconnects from the current device and connects to the one assigned to that number. No additional pairing or setup is needed for devices you have already paired.
What is Enhanced Easy-Switch?
Enhanced Easy-Switch is a feature in the Logi Options+ App that allows a supported Logitech mouse to automatically follow your keyboard when you switch computers. To use it, you must install and run the Logi Options+ App on all connected computers, and pair both the mouse and keyboard to the same Easy-Switch channels. Note that this feature is keyboard-initiated: pressing the Easy-Switch button on the mouse will only switch the mouse, not the keyboard.
Compatible operating systems and connection types
Easy-Switch is compatible with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, and iPadOS. The keyboard can connect to your devices using Bluetooth, a Logi Bolt receiver, or a Unifying receiver. Bluetooth works directly with most computers and tablets, while Logi Bolt and Unifying receivers are small USB dongles that plug into a computer for a dedicated wireless connection.
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch between devices running different operating systems?
Yes. Easy-Switch works seamlessly across different operating systems, so you can pair a keyboard with a Windows computer, a macOS laptop, and an iPadOS tablet and switch between them without issue.
How many devices can I pair with the Easy-Switch button?
Logitech keyboards with Easy-Switch can connect to up to three different devices simultaneously. Each numbered button (1, 2, and 3) stores one paired device.
