Logi Options+ for Mac: Complete Setup, Customization & Troubleshooting Guide 2026

Logi Options+ is Logitech's next-generation software for customizing mice and keyboards on Mac. Following the January 2026 certificate expiration incident that left millions of users with non-functional devices, understanding proper setup, configuration, and troubleshooting is more important than ever. This guide covers everything you need to know about Logi Options+ on macOS Tahoe.

The MX Master 3S is Logitech's flagship productivity mouse, fully customizable with Logi Options+.

What is Logi Options+?

Logi Options+ is Logitech's modern customization software that replaced the legacy Logitech Options app. It provides:

• Button and key customization
• Gesture configuration for MX mice
• Smart Actions (macro automation)
• App-specific profiles
• Firmware updates
• Device management across multiple peripherals
• Flow for multi-computer workflows

Supported Devices

Mice:

• MX Master 3S, MX Master 3, MX Master 2S
• MX Anywhere 3S, MX Anywhere 3, MX Anywhere 2S
• MX Vertical
• MX Ergo, MX Ergo S
• Lift Vertical Ergonomic
• Signature M650
• M720 Triathlon
• Pebble Mouse 2

Keyboards:

• MX Keys S, MX Keys, MX Keys Mini
• MX Mechanical, MX Mechanical Mini
• Craft
• K780, K380
• Signature Slim K950

System Requirements

• macOS 13 Ventura or later (macOS Tahoe fully supported)
• 500MB disk space
• Internet connection for initial setup and updates

Installation and Setup

Fresh Installation

1. Download Logi Options+: logitech.com/software/logi-options-plus
2. Open the downloaded .dmg file
3. Drag Logi Options+ to Applications
4. Launch the app
5. Grant permissions when prompted:
   • Accessibility
   • Input Monitoring
   • Automation (optional)

Granting Required Permissions

Logi Options+ needs specific permissions to function:

Accessibility Permission:

1. System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility
2. Click the lock to make changes
3. Enable Logi Options+ and Logi Options Daemon

Input Monitoring:

1. System Settings > Privacy & Security > Input Monitoring
2. Enable Logi Options+ and Logi Options Daemon

Note: If you don't see the daemon listed, you may need to manually add it:

1. Click "+"
2. Navigate to /Library/Application Support/Logitech.localized/LogiOptionsPlus/
3. Add the LogiOptions daemon app

Connecting Your Device

Via Logi Bolt Receiver:

1. Plug Bolt receiver into USB port
2. Turn on your device
3. Logi Options+ should detect automatically
4. If not, click "Add Device" and follow pairing instructions

Via Bluetooth:

1. Enable Bluetooth on your Mac
2. Put device in pairing mode (usually hold connection button)
3. System Settings > Bluetooth > Connect
4. Device appears in Logi Options+

Troubleshooting Connection:

• Try different USB port (avoid hubs for initial setup)
• Ensure device is charged
• Remove and re-pair if needed
• Update firmware through Options+

Customizing Your Mouse

Button Configuration

1. Open Logi Options+
2. Select your mouse
3. Click on any button in the visual diagram

Available Actions:

Action	Description
Middle Button	Default scroll click
Back/Forward	Browser navigation
Gesture Button	Enable gesture mode
Copy/Paste	Quick clipboard actions
Screenshot	Trigger Mac screenshot
Mission Control	Show all windows
App Exposé	Show app windows
Desktop	Show desktop
Volume/Media	Media controls
Scroll Left/Right	Horizontal scroll
Keystroke	Custom key combination
Smart Action	Run automated workflow
Do Nothing	Disable button

Gesture Configuration (MX Mice)

MX mice support gesture mode—hold the gesture button and move mouse:

Default Gestures:

• Gesture + Up: Mission Control
• Gesture + Down: App Exposé
• Gesture + Left: Move space left
• Gesture + Right: Move space right

Customizing Gestures:

1. Click on the gesture button
2. Select "Gestures"
3. Configure each direction independently

Scroll Wheel Settings

Adjustable Parameters:

• Scroll direction: Natural or traditional
• Smooth scrolling: Enable/disable
• Scroll speed: Adjust sensitivity
• SmartShift: Automatic free-spin threshold

SmartShift (MX Master Series): SmartShift automatically switches between ratchet and free-spin scrolling based on scroll speed.

1. Click the scroll wheel in Options+
2. Adjust SmartShift sensitivity
3. Higher values = easier to trigger free-spin

Pointer Settings

Adjustable Parameters:

• Pointer speed: 1-100%
• Acceleration: Enable/disable

Recommendation: For precise work, consider disabling acceleration and using a moderate pointer speed.

Customizing Your Keyboard

Key Remapping

1. Select your keyboard in Options+
2. Click on any function key (F1-F12)
3. Assign new action

Popular Remaps:

Original Key	Useful Remap
F5	Dictation
F6	Do Not Disturb
F7-F9	Media controls
F10-F12	Volume controls

Creating Custom Shortcuts

For keys that support it:

1. Click key in Options+
2. Select "Keystroke"
3. Enter key combination (e.g., ⌘⇧V for paste without formatting)

Backlighting Settings

For backlit keyboards (MX Keys series):

1. Select keyboard
2. Go to Settings (gear icon)
3. Adjust:
   • Auto-brightness
   • Manual brightness level
   • Timeout duration

Smart Actions (Advanced Automation)

What Are Smart Actions?

Smart Actions are automated workflows triggered by button press. They can:

• Open apps
• Type text
• Control media
• Chain multiple actions
• Run AppleScripts

Creating a Smart Action

Example: Meeting Mode

1. Click button to customize
2. Select "Smart Actions"
3. Click "Create Smart Action"
4. Name it "Meeting Mode"
5. Add steps:
   • Open Zoom
   • Enable Do Not Disturb
   • Set volume to 50%
6. Save and assign to button

Smart Action Examples

Quick Email Signature:

1. Create Smart Action
2. Add "Type Text" action
3. Enter your signature
4. Assign to button

Screenshot and Annotate:

1. Create Smart Action
2. Add "Screenshot" action
3. Add "Open in Preview" action
4. Assign to gesture

Development Setup:

1. Create Smart Action
2. Open VS Code
3. Open Terminal
4. Open browser to localhost

App-Specific Profiles

How App Profiles Work

Logi Options+ automatically switches button configurations when you switch apps.

Default App Support:

• Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator)
• Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve
• Zoom, Microsoft Teams
• VS Code
• Figma

Creating Custom App Profiles

1. Open Options+
2. Click "All Applications" dropdown
3. Click "Add application"
4. Select app from list or browse
5. Configure buttons specifically for that app

Profile Examples

Photoshop Profile:

Button	Action
Side Forward	Brush Size +
Side Back	Brush Size -
Gesture Up	Fit Screen
Gesture Down	Actual Pixels
Middle Click	Hand Tool (temporary)

Excel Profile:

Button	Action
Side Forward	Next Sheet
Side Back	Previous Sheet
Scroll Tilt Left	Scroll Left
Scroll Tilt Right	Scroll Right

Logitech Flow (Multi-Computer)

What is Flow?

Flow lets you use one mouse and keyboard across multiple computers, with seamless cursor movement and copy-paste.

Setting Up Flow

Requirements:

• Logi Options+ on all computers
• Same network (or Bluetooth range)
• Same Logitech account signed in

Setup:

1. Open Options+ on primary computer
2. Go to Flow tab
3. Click "Enable Flow"
4. Repeat on secondary computer
5. Devices should discover each other

Flow Troubleshooting

Computers Not Connecting:

• Ensure both on same network
• Disable VPN temporarily
• Check firewall settings
• Restart Flow on both computers

Copy-Paste Not Working:

• Enable "Copy/Paste" in Flow settings
• Check file size (large files may timeout)
• Ensure both computers have Flow enabled

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Logi Options+ Won't Launch

Solution 1: Reset Permissions

1. System Settings > Privacy & Security
2. Remove Logi Options+ from Accessibility
3. Remove from Input Monitoring
4. Restart Mac
5. Re-add permissions

Solution 2: Clean Reinstall

# Remove Logi Options+
rm -rf /Applications/Logi\ Options+.app
rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/Logitech/LogiOptionsPlus
rm -rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.logitech.manager.*.plist
rm -rf /Library/Application\ Support/Logitech.localized/LogiOptionsPlus

# Reinstall from logitech.com

Certificate Expired Issue (January 2026)

If you're experiencing issues from the January 2026 certificate expiration:

1. Download the patch from Logitech Support
2. Do NOT uninstall Options+ first (preserves settings)
3. Run the patch installer
4. Restart Mac
5. Options+ should work again

Buttons Not Working

Solution 1: Check Permissions

• Verify Accessibility permission is granted
• Verify Input Monitoring permission is granted

Solution 2: Re-pair Device

1. Remove device from Options+
2. Remove from Bluetooth (if connected via BT)
3. Re-pair from scratch

Solution 3: Reset to Defaults In Options+, click gear icon > Reset to Defaults

High CPU Usage

Logi Options+ has known CPU issues. Solutions:

Solution 1: Update to Latest Version Check for updates within the app

Solution 2: Restart the Daemon

# Kill and restart Logi processes
pkill -f "LogiOptions"
# Then reopen Options+

Solution 3: Disable Unused Features

• Turn off Flow if not using
• Disable app-specific profiles not needed

Gestures Not Working

1. Verify gesture button is configured
2. Check that gesture isn't disabled for current app
3. Try disabling and re-enabling gestures
4. Reset mouse to factory defaults in Options+

Bluetooth Lag

Common Causes and Fixes:

• WiFi interference: Use 5GHz WiFi instead of 2.4GHz
• Too many Bluetooth devices: Disconnect unused devices
• Distance: Move closer to Mac or use Bolt receiver

Recommendation: For best performance, use the Logi Bolt receiver instead of Bluetooth.

Logi Bolt vs Unifying Receiver

Feature	Logi Bolt	Unifying
Technology	Bluetooth Low Energy	Proprietary 2.4GHz
Security	Encrypted	Vulnerable to MouseJack
Latency	Very low	Low
Range	10m	10m
Devices per receiver	6	6
macOS Compatibility	Excellent	Good
New Devices Support	Yes	Legacy only

Recommendation: Use Bolt for new purchases. Bolt offers better security and Mac compatibility.

Alternatives to Logi Options+

If you're frustrated with Logi Options+, consider these alternatives:

BetterMouse ($4.99)

Features:

• Button remapping
• Smooth scrolling
• Gesture support
• Much lighter than Options+

Best For: Users wanting simple customization without bloat

SteerMouse ($19.99)

Features:

• Comprehensive button mapping
• Cursor speed control
• Chording (multiple buttons)
• Excellent support history

Best For: Power users needing advanced customization

LinearMouse (Free)

Features:

• Pointer speed control
• Scroll customization
• Open source

Limitations: No gesture support for Logitech-specific features

Mac Mouse Fix ($2.99)

Features:

• Smooth scrolling
• Button remapping
• Lightweight

Best For: Basic customization needs

When to Use Alternatives

Consider alternatives if:

• You only need basic button remapping
• Options+ causes performance issues
• You want lower resource usage
• Smart Actions and Flow aren't needed

Keep Options+ if you need:

• Smart Actions automation
• Flow multi-computer support
• App-specific profiles
• Firmware updates

Settings Backup and Sync

Backing Up Configuration

Logi Options+ syncs settings via Logitech account, but for local backup:

Export Settings:

cp -r ~/Library/Application\ Support/Logitech/LogiOptionsPlus ~/Desktop/LogiOptions_Backup

Import Settings:

cp -r ~/Desktop/LogiOptions_Backup/* ~/Library/Application\ Support/Logitech/LogiOptionsPlus/

Cloud Sync

1. Sign into Logitech account in Options+
2. Settings automatically sync across devices
3. New computer setup pulls your configuration

Conclusion

Logi Options+ is powerful software that unlocks the full potential of Logitech peripherals on Mac. While it has had stability issues—including the notable January 2026 certificate debacle—proper setup and understanding of troubleshooting steps makes it a valuable tool.

Key Takeaways:

1. Permissions are crucial: Grant Accessibility and Input Monitoring properly
2. Bolt receiver recommended: Better than Bluetooth for stability
3. App profiles are powerful: Set up different configurations per app
4. Smart Actions save time: Automate repetitive tasks
5. Alternatives exist: BetterMouse or SteerMouse if Options+ frustrates you
6. Keep updated: Check for updates regularly to avoid issues

With proper configuration, Logitech peripherals become incredibly productive tools that adapt to your workflow across any application.

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