Before you start
- A Bluetooth mouse or keyboard with charged batteries
- A PC or Mac with Bluetooth
Method 1 Pair on Windows 11 or 10
With Swift Pair, Windows shows a pop-up as soon as a compatible device enters pairing mode; just click Connect.
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Step 1: Put it in pairing mode
Turn the device on. Press and hold its Connect, Bluetooth or Easy-Switch button for 3–5 seconds until the light blinks quickly.
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Step 2: Add the device
Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices, turn on Bluetooth, click Add device > Bluetooth.
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Step 3: Select it
Click the device name when it appears. Keyboards may show a PIN: type it on the keyboard and press Enter.
Method 2 Pair on a Mac
Apple Magic Mouse and Keyboard pair automatically when connected to the Mac with their USB-C/Lightning cable.
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Step 1: Open Bluetooth settings
Go to Apple menu > System Settings > Bluetooth.
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Step 2: Connect
Put the device in pairing mode, then click Connect next to it in the list.
Method 3 Using a USB receiver instead
A receiver is often more reliable than Bluetooth for gaming or in crowded wireless environments.
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Step 1: Plug in the receiver
Many mice and keyboards (Logitech, Microsoft, HP) come with a tiny USB dongle, often stored inside the battery compartment. Plug it in and turn the device on.
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Step 2: Pair a lost receiver
Logitech devices can be re-paired with the Logi Options+ or Logi Bolt/Unifying software.
Troubleshooting
The device doesn’t appear
Replace or charge the batteries, hold the pairing button longer, and make sure it isn’t still connected to another computer or tablet nearby.
The mouse lags or stutters
Move it closer, avoid USB 3 ports and hubs right next to the Bluetooth adapter, and turn off Bluetooth power saving in Device Manager.
The keyboard doesn’t work at the login screen
Bluetooth devices may connect only after login. Use a USB-receiver keyboard if you need BIOS or BitLocker PIN access.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need drivers?
No for basic use. Install the maker’s app (e.g. Logi Options+) for extra buttons and settings.
How do I check the battery level?
In Settings > Bluetooth & devices, many devices show their battery percentage under their name.
Summary
Hold the device’s pairing button, then use Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Add device on Windows or System Settings > Bluetooth on a Mac. If it came with a USB receiver, just plug that in.
