Getting Started - Logitech MX Keys Mini for Mac

QUICK SETUP

Go to the interactive setup guide for quick interactive setup instructions. If you want more in-depth information, go to the 'Detailed Setup' below.

[Logitech welcome screen for the MX Setup Guide, asking 'Is your device already connected?' with 'YES, IT'S CONNECTED' and 'WE CAN HELP' buttons.]

DETAILED SETUP

1. Make sure the keyboard is turned on. The LED on the Easy-Switch button should rapidly blink. If not, perform a long press for three seconds.
2. Connect your device via Bluetooth:
   • Open the Bluetooth settings on your computer to complete the pairing.
   • Click here for more details on how to do this on your computer. If you experience issues with Bluetooth, click here for Bluetooth troubleshooting.
   • Important: FileVault is an encryption system available on some Mac computers. When enabled, it might prevent Bluetooth® devices from connecting with your computer if you have not yet logged in. If you have FileVault enabled, you can either use your MacBook keyboard and trackpad to log in or you can use a USB keyboard or mouse to log in.
3. Install Logitech Options Software. Download Logitech Options to use all the possibilities this keyboard has to offer. To download and learn more, go to logitech.com/options.

PAIR TO A SECOND COMPUTER WITH EASY-SWITCH

Your keyboard can be paired with up to three different computers using the Easy-Switch button to change the channel.

1. Select the channel you want using the Easy-Switch button — press and hold the same button for three seconds. This will put the keyboard in discoverable mode so that it can be seen by your computer. The LED will start blinking quickly.
2. Open the Bluetooth settings on your computer to complete the pairing. You can read more details here.
3. Once paired, a short press on the Easy-Switch button lets you switch channels.

[Diagram showing three computer connection channels (1, 2, 3) and a close-up of the keyboard with numbered Easy-Switch buttons (1, 2, 3).]

INSTALL SOFTWARE

Download Logitech Options to use all the possibilities this keyboard has to offer. To download and learn more, go to logitech.com/options.

The software is compatible with Windows and Mac.

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT

New F-row keys

• 1 - Dictation
• 2 - Emoji
• 3 - Mute/unmute microphone

[Diagram highlighting the F-keys on the keyboard. The text lists 'New F-row keys' as 1 - Dictation, 2 - Emoji, 3 - Mute/unmute microphone. Images show the F6 key (Dictation), F7 key (Emoji), and F9 key (Mute/unmute microphone).]

Dictation

[Image of the F6 key on the MX Keys Mini, showing a person icon with sound waves, labeled 'Dictation'.]

The dictation key lets you convert speech-to-text in active text fields (notes, email, and so on). Simply press and start speaking.

Emoji

[Image of the F7 key on the MX Keys Mini, showing a smiley face emoji, labeled 'Emoji'.]

You can quickly access emojis by pressing the emoji key.

Mute/unmute microphone

[Image of the F9 key on the MX Keys Mini, showing a microphone icon with a slash, labeled 'Mute/unmute microphone'.]

You can mute and unmute your microphone with a simple press during video conferencing calls. To enable the key, download Logi Options here.

Product Overview

[Top-down view of the Logitech MX Keys Mini keyboard with numbered callouts: 1. Mac layout, 2. Easy-Switch keys, 3. Dictation key, 4. Emoji key, 5. Mute/unmute microphone, 6. ON/OFF switch, 7. Battery status LED and ambient light sensor.]

• 1 - Mac layout
• 2 - Easy-Switch keys
• 3 - Dictation key
• 4 - Emoji key
• 5 - Mute/unmute microphone
• 6 - ON/OFF switch
• 7 - Battery status LED and ambient light sensor

Your keyboard is compatible with macOS 10.15 or later, iOS 13.4, and iPadOS 14 or later.

Battery Notification

[Diagram showing two states of the keyboard's LED indicator: green for high battery (100%-11%) and red for low battery (10% and below).]

Your keyboard has an LED near the On/Off switch to let you know the battery status. The LED will be green from 100% to 11% and turn red from 10% and below. Turn off the backlighting to continue typing for more than 500 hours when the battery is low.

[Image showing a USB-C cable being plugged into the top right corner of the MX Keys Mini keyboard.]

To charge, plug in the USB-C cable at the top right corner of your keyboard. You can continue typing while it is charging.

Smart backlighting

Your keyboard has an embedded ambient light sensor that reads and adapts the level of backlighting accordingly.

*Backlight is turned OFF.

There are eight total backlight levels. You can change the backlight level at any time with two exceptions: the backlight cannot be turned ON when:

• the room brightness is high, over 100 lux
• the keyboard battery is low

Software notifications

Install Logitech Options software to get the most out of your keyboard. You can find more information here.

Backlight level notifications

[Three graphical representations of backlighting levels, labeled 'Backlighting'.]

You can see the backlight level changes in real-time.

Backlighting disabled

There are two factors that will disable backlighting:

[Notification icon indicating 'Backlighting Low battery' with a crossed-out lightbulb symbol.]

When your keyboard has only 10% of battery left, this message will appear when you try to enable backlighting. If you want the backlight back, plug in your keyboard to charge it.

[Notification icon indicating 'Backlighting Bright environment' with a crossed-out lightbulb symbol.]

When the environment around you is too bright, your keyboard will automatically disable backlighting to avoid using it when not needed. This will also allow you to use it longer with backlight in low light conditions. You will see this notification when you try to turn backlighting ON.

Low battery

[Notification icon showing a battery symbol with 'MX Keys' text, indicating low battery.]

When your keyboard reaches 10% of battery left, backlighting turns OFF and you get a battery notification on the screen.

F-Keys switch

When you press Fn + Esc you can swap between the Media keys and F-Keys. We've added a notification so you know when you've swapped the keys.

[Icons showing 'Media Keys' with an 'fn' symbol and 'F-Keys' with an 'fn' symbol, indicating the function swap.]

NOTE: By default, the keyboard has direct access to Media Keys.

Logitech Flow

You can work on multiple computers with your MX Keys Mini. With a Flow-enabled Logitech mouse, such as MX Anywhere 3, you can also work and type on multiple computers with the same mouse and keyboard using Logitech Flow technology.

You can use the mouse cursor to move from one computer to the next. MX Keys Mini keyboard will follow the mouse and switch computers at the same time. You can even copy and paste between computers. You will need to install Logitech Options software on both computers and then follow these instructions.

Click here for a list of our Flow-enabled mice.

[Illustration of Logitech Flow technology connecting a desktop computer and a laptop, with a mouse cursor moving between them. Text shows 'Cmd + c' and 'Cmd + v' for copy-paste.]