How to Install Logitech Wireless Keyboards

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Logitech wireless keyboards are compatible with a wide variety of computers. Many of the keyboards come packaged with a wireless Logitech mouse as well. The installation process for the two is the same. Installing certain wireless keyboard models will require the Logitech Unifying receiver, which allows you to connect up to six Logitech devices to your computer with a single USB receiver. The receiver comes with your keyboard, or you can purchase it separately.

How to Connect Logitech Wireless Keyboard

There are a few different stages to installing a Logitech wireless keyboard, including getting the right Logitech keyboard software installed and setting up the Unifying Receiver. The receiver is simply a USB device that enables you to connect multiple wireless keyboards and mouses wirelessly. First, you need to set up the Unifying Receiver by inserting it into a USB port and switching on your computer.

Then you power up your keyboard, ensuring batteries are inserted and the power switch is on. Finally, you install the Logitech SetPoint software and the Unifying Receiver software to get everything working.

Logitech Unifying Receiver Setup

Turn off your computer. Do not insert the batteries into the keyboard yet.

Insert the Unifying Receiver into an available USB port on your laptop. For desktops, use the USB adapter if your USB ports are on the back of your computer tower. Insert the Unifying receiver into the USB adapter. For Logitech wireless keyboards with a PS/2 adapter and cable, insert the connection cable with the PS/2 adapter attached into the PS/2 port on the back of your desktop tower. Place the wireless receiver at least eight inches away from any electrical devices. Note that these keyboard models do not use the Unifying receiver.

Turn on your computer. Complete the next two steps within 10 minutes in order to trigger the automatic detection feature for your system.

Power Up Your Logitech Wireless Keyboard

Remove the battery cover on the back of the keyboard and remove the yellow insert tag. Install the batteries per the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Slide the power switch on the keyboard to turn it on.

Install Software and Logitech Keyboard Drivers

Install the Logitech SetPoint software. If the installation disk is not included with your keyboard, download the software from Logitech. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Install the Unifying Receiver software. If it is not included with your keyboard, download the latest version from Logitech. Follow the on-screen prompts to install and pair your keyboard with the receiver. You do not need to complete this step if your wireless keyboard uses a connection cable instead of a wireless USB adapter and receiver.