Re: Anyone using a Logitech MX keyboard for Mac?

[Anders Holmberg]

Hello!
I actually haven’t tried that so I don’t know.
It works great without it.
/A

> 13 maj 2024 kl. 01:08 skrev 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
> :
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I just bought one of these keyboards to take to Europe in lieu of my Mac.  
> Anyone else using one?  One thing I’m wondering about is the Logi Options 
> app.  From what I can find, it’s for Mac only.  Can anyone confirm or deny?  
> Second, if you’ve installed it on a Mac, how accessible is it?
> TIA,
> Donna
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Re: Anyone using a Logitech MX keyboard for Mac?

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

Thanks, Matthew.  I think once I get it set up, I’m really going to love it.
Cheers,
Donna

> On May 13, 2024, at 10:25 AM, matthew dyer  
> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have the mx keys mini which works with both windows and Mac but can’t 
> commit on the accessibility of the app as I don’t use it.  I have it 
> connected to my windows desktopp as well as my iPad mini as well.
> 
> Matthew
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 12, 2024, at 7:50 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> The Mac does have one, but it sounds like Michael’s experience is that it 
>> isn’t accessible either.
>> Donna
>> 
>>> On May 12, 2024, at 6:41 PM, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I would love to use the app but have not found it to be accessible. I’m not 
>>> even sure if the Mac has one. 
>>> But it is not accessible on Windows.
>>> Merv
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 12, 2024, at 7:35 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
  wrote:
 
 Hi Mervin,
 
 So you don’t use the app at all?  I ask because it looks like the only way 
 to disable backlighting on the keyboard is in the Logitech app, and it 
 looks like doing that significantly extends battery life.  That would be 
 really convenient for me since I’ll be traveling.
 Cheers,
 Donna
 
 
> On May 12, 2024, at 6:21 PM, Mervin Keck III  
> wrote:
> 
> Logitech sells A Mac only version of the MX keyboard. If this is the one 
> you have then you have the one I am currently using. And it is totally 
> accessible. In fact I like it better than the one I am using on my 
> windows 11 Pro machine which is for both Mac and windows. When using it 
> on windows 11 Pro there are a couple of keys that do nothing. And windows 
> keeps trying to install a Logitech app that is 0% accessible. And the 
> only way I know it is even trying to install it is because my 32GB i7 
> Carbon X1 Extreme starts revving up like it is ready to take off on a 
> runway.  
> The Mac version gives me no issues and does not try to install anything. 
> And works great. I use the Mac Only Logitech MX on my M1 MacBook Pro but 
> since it allows me to connect up to 3 devices I also have my iPhone 14 
> Pro Max paired with it as well. It works great with my iPhone as well.
> Merv
> 
> 
>> On May 12, 2024, at 7:08 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I just bought one of these keyboards to take to Europe in lieu of my 
>> Mac.  Anyone else using one?  One thing I’m wondering about is the Logi 
>> Options app.  From what I can find, it’s for Mac only.  Can anyone 
>> confirm or deny?  Second, if you’ve installed it on a Mac, how 
>> accessible is it?
>> TIA,
>> Donna
>> 
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Re: Anyone using a Logitech MX keyboard for Mac?

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

Hi all,

I promise not to post all day about this. :) But I can’t get my Mac to pair 
with the keyboard.  It paired flawlessly with my phone, but I guess if I want 
to use the app, I also have to pair it with my Mac.  When I go into Bluetooth, 
it uses the keyboard, but when I click Connect, nothing happens.  So how did 
those of you with this keyboard pair it with a Mac?  Thanks in advance for any 
help.
Cheers,
Donna


> On May 13, 2024, at 7:20 AM, Kelly Ford  wrote:
> 
> Donna,
> 
> The Mac software is probably a bit easier unless you have experience with the 
> JAWS touch cursor. That said, it depends I guess what you want to do. You 
> don’t have to use the software to use the keyboard to be clear.
> 
> You can also switch the function keys to be function keys and their 
> alternatives to require holding down the FN key by pressing and holding 
> FN+escape for a few seconds on each device where you want it to behave this 
> way. I’m fairly certain I had to do this on each device where I connect.
> 
> All this said, I don’t have the software installed at all on two of the three 
> devices where I use this keyboard.
> 
> Kelly
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 12, 2024, at 11:21 PM, 'Kliph Miller Sr' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I’d say Mac, windows is very complexed.
>>> Kliph Sr
>>> Sent from my Mobile Office
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 12, 2024, at 9:10 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Kelly,
>>> 
>>> I don’t mind doing that, but I’m pretty limited for time.  Which of the 
>>> two—Windows or Mac—would be easiest to get up and running with?
>>> TIA,
>>> Donna
>>> 
 On May 12, 2024, at 9:04 PM, Kelly Ford  wrote:
 
 For what is worth, I have this keyboard and find it to be excellent. With 
 respect to the app on both the Mac and Windows, and my experience while 
 the app would fail pretty much any accessibility standard, I have found a 
 way to use it with both JAWS and VoiceOver. It requires a lot of use of 
 the JAWS touch cursor and VoiceOver commands to activate different items 
 and it is far from efficient. In addition, you have to get familiar with a 
 couple of nameless buttons to recall which one does what task. I’m by no 
 means suggesting I would consider the app usable, unless you are willing 
 to go through all of these hoops.
 
 Typing on the device for me is excellent and aside from checking battery 
 status I don’t use the app regularly.
 
 From: 'Kliph Miller Sr' via MacVisionaries 
 
 Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2024 8:54 PM
 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
 Subject: Anyone using a Logitech MX keyboard for Mac?
  
> Windows does have an app, and yes it is not accessible on the Mac, I had 
> to get sited help. It’s nice though, cause you can set up keys to open up 
> folders or do keyboard commands.
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>> On May 12, 2024, at 6:50 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> The Mac does have one, but it sounds like Michael’s experience is that 
>> it isn’t accessible either.
>> Donna
>> 
>>> On May 12, 2024, at 6:41 PM, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I would love to use the app but have not found it to be accessible. I’m 
>>> not even sure if the Mac has one. 
>>> But it is not accessible on Windows.
>>> Merv
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 12, 2024, at 7:35 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
  wrote:
 
 Hi Mervin,
 
 So you don’t use the app at all?  I ask because it looks like the only 
 way to disable backlighting on the keyboard is in the Logitech app, 
 and it looks like doing that significantly extends battery life.  That 
 would be really convenient for me since I’ll be traveling.
 Cheers,
 Donna
 
 
> On May 12, 2024, at 6:21 PM, Mervin Keck III 
>  wrote:
> 
> Logitech sells A Mac only version of the MX keyboard. If this is the 
> one you have then you have the one I am currently using. And it is 
> totally accessible. In fact I like it better than the one I am using 

Re: Anyone using a Logitech MX keyboard for Mac?

[matthew dyer]

Hi,

I have the mx keys mini which works with both windows and Mac but can’t commit 
on the accessibility of the app as I don’t use it.  I have it connected to my 
windows desktopp as well as my iPad mini as well.

Matthew



> On May 12, 2024, at 7:50 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> The Mac does have one, but it sounds like Michael’s experience is that it 
> isn’t accessible either.
> Donna
> 
>> On May 12, 2024, at 6:41 PM, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I would love to use the app but have not found it to be accessible. I’m not 
>> even sure if the Mac has one. 
>> But it is not accessible on Windows.
>> Merv
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 12, 2024, at 7:35 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Mervin,
>>> 
>>> So you don’t use the app at all?  I ask because it looks like the only way 
>>> to disable backlighting on the keyboard is in the Logitech app, and it 
>>> looks like doing that significantly extends battery life.  That would be 
>>> really convenient for me since I’ll be traveling.
>>> Cheers,
>>> Donna
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 12, 2024, at 6:21 PM, Mervin Keck III  
 wrote:
 
 Logitech sells A Mac only version of the MX keyboard. If this is the one 
 you have then you have the one I am currently using. And it is totally 
 accessible. In fact I like it better than the one I am using on my windows 
 11 Pro machine which is for both Mac and windows. When using it on windows 
 11 Pro there are a couple of keys that do nothing. And windows keeps 
 trying to install a Logitech app that is 0% accessible. And the only way I 
 know it is even trying to install it is because my 32GB i7 Carbon X1 
 Extreme starts revving up like it is ready to take off on a runway.  
 The Mac version gives me no issues and does not try to install anything. 
 And works great. I use the Mac Only Logitech MX on my M1 MacBook Pro but 
 since it allows me to connect up to 3 devices I also have my iPhone 14 Pro 
 Max paired with it as well. It works great with my iPhone as well.
 Merv
 
 
> On May 12, 2024, at 7:08 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I just bought one of these keyboards to take to Europe in lieu of my Mac. 
>  Anyone else using one?  One thing I’m wondering about is the Logi 
> Options app.  From what I can find, it’s for Mac only.  Can anyone 
> confirm or deny?  Second, if you’ve installed it on a Mac, how accessible 
> is it?
> TIA,
> Donna
> 
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Re: Anyone using a Logitech MX keyboard for Mac?

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

I kind of like the alternate function key settings, at least some of them.  If 
I can, there are few I would reassign.  At this point, I can’t even pair it 
with my Mac, because VO isn’t reading out the PIN number. G.
Donna


> On May 13, 2024, at 9:08 AM, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> That is what I did. Hold the FN + Escape to change the Function Key behavior. 
> On the Mac I did not have to do that or have that Option. I have the M1 with 
> the Touch Bar and that may have complicated the issue.
> Merv
> 
> 
>> On May 13, 2024, at 8:20 AM, Kelly Ford  wrote:
>> 
>> Donna,
>> 
>> The Mac software is probably a bit easier unless you have experience with 
>> the JAWS touch cursor. That said, it depends I guess what you want to do. 
>> You don’t have to use the software to use the keyboard to be clear.
>> 
>> You can also switch the function keys to be function keys and their 
>> alternatives to require holding down the FN key by pressing and holding 
>> FN+escape for a few seconds on each device where you want it to behave this 
>> way. I’m fairly certain I had to do this on each device where I connect.
>> 
>> All this said, I don’t have the software installed at all on two of the 
>> three devices where I use this keyboard.
>> 
>> Kelly
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 12, 2024, at 11:21 PM, 'Kliph Miller Sr' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I’d say Mac, windows is very complexed.
 Kliph Sr
 Sent from my Mobile Office
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 12, 2024, at 9:10 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
  wrote:
 
 Hi Kelly,
 
 I don’t mind doing that, but I’m pretty limited for time.  Which of the 
 two—Windows or Mac—would be easiest to get up and running with?
 TIA,
 Donna
 
> On May 12, 2024, at 9:04 PM, Kelly Ford  wrote:
> 
> For what is worth, I have this keyboard and find it to be excellent. With 
> respect to the app on both the Mac and Windows, and my experience while 
> the app would fail pretty much any accessibility standard, I have found a 
> way to use it with both JAWS and VoiceOver. It requires a lot of use of 
> the JAWS touch cursor and VoiceOver commands to activate different items 
> and it is far from efficient. In addition, you have to get familiar with 
> a couple of nameless buttons to recall which one does what task. I’m by 
> no means suggesting I would consider the app usable, unless you are 
> willing to go through all of these hoops.
> 
> Typing on the device for me is excellent and aside from checking battery 
> status I don’t use the app regularly.
> 
> From: 'Kliph Miller Sr' via MacVisionaries 
> 
> Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2024 8:54 PM
> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
> Subject: Anyone using a Logitech MX keyboard for Mac?
>  
>> Windows does have an app, and yes it is not accessible on the Mac, I had 
>> to get sited help. It’s nice though, cause you can set up keys to open 
>> up folders or do keyboard commands.
>> 
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>>> On May 12, 2024, at 6:50 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> The Mac does have one, but it sounds like Michael’s experience is that 
>>> it isn’t accessible either.
>>> Donna
>>> 
 On May 12, 2024, at 6:41 PM, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries 
  wrote:
 
 I would love to use the app but have not found it to be accessible. 
 I’m not even sure if the Mac has one. 
 But it is not accessible on Windows.
 Merv
 
 
> On May 12, 2024, at 7:35 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi Mervin,
> 
> So you don’t use the app at all?  I ask because it looks like the 
> only way to disable backlighting on the keyboard is in the Logitech 
> app, and it looks like doing that significantly extends battery life. 
>  That would be really convenient for me since I’ll be traveling.
> Cheers,
> Donna
> 
> 
>> On May 12, 2024, at 6:21 PM, Mervin Keck III 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 

Re: Anyone using a Logitech MX keyboard for Mac?

['Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries]

That is what I did. Hold the FN + Escape to change the Function Key behavior. 
On the Mac I did not have to do that or have that Option. I have the M1 with 
the Touch Bar and that may have complicated the issue.
Merv


> On May 13, 2024, at 8:20 AM, Kelly Ford  wrote:
> 
> Donna,
> 
> The Mac software is probably a bit easier unless you have experience with the 
> JAWS touch cursor. That said, it depends I guess what you want to do. You 
> don’t have to use the software to use the keyboard to be clear.
> 
> You can also switch the function keys to be function keys and their 
> alternatives to require holding down the FN key by pressing and holding 
> FN+escape for a few seconds on each device where you want it to behave this 
> way. I’m fairly certain I had to do this on each device where I connect.
> 
> All this said, I don’t have the software installed at all on two of the three 
> devices where I use this keyboard.
> 
> Kelly
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 12, 2024, at 11:21 PM, 'Kliph Miller Sr' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I’d say Mac, windows is very complexed.
>>> Kliph Sr
>>> Sent from my Mobile Office
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 12, 2024, at 9:10 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Kelly,
>>> 
>>> I don’t mind doing that, but I’m pretty limited for time.  Which of the 
>>> two—Windows or Mac—would be easiest to get up and running with?
>>> TIA,
>>> Donna
>>> 
 On May 12, 2024, at 9:04 PM, Kelly Ford  wrote:
 
 For what is worth, I have this keyboard and find it to be excellent. With 
 respect to the app on both the Mac and Windows, and my experience while 
 the app would fail pretty much any accessibility standard, I have found a 
 way to use it with both JAWS and VoiceOver. It requires a lot of use of 
 the JAWS touch cursor and VoiceOver commands to activate different items 
 and it is far from efficient. In addition, you have to get familiar with a 
 couple of nameless buttons to recall which one does what task. I’m by no 
 means suggesting I would consider the app usable, unless you are willing 
 to go through all of these hoops.
 
 Typing on the device for me is excellent and aside from checking battery 
 status I don’t use the app regularly.
 
 From: 'Kliph Miller Sr' via MacVisionaries 
 
 Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2024 8:54 PM
 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
 Subject: Anyone using a Logitech MX keyboard for Mac?
  
> Windows does have an app, and yes it is not accessible on the Mac, I had 
> to get sited help. It’s nice though, cause you can set up keys to open up 
> folders or do keyboard commands.
> 
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>> On May 12, 2024, at 6:50 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> The Mac does have one, but it sounds like Michael’s experience is that 
>> it isn’t accessible either.
>> Donna
>> 
>>> On May 12, 2024, at 6:41 PM, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I would love to use the app but have not found it to be accessible. I’m 
>>> not even sure if the Mac has one. 
>>> But it is not accessible on Windows.
>>> Merv
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 12, 2024, at 7:35 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
  wrote:
 
 Hi Mervin,
 
 So you don’t use the app at all?  I ask because it looks like the only 
 way to disable backlighting on the keyboard is in the Logitech app, 
 and it looks like doing that significantly extends battery life.  That 
 would be really convenient for me since I’ll be traveling.
 Cheers,
 Donna
 
 
> On May 12, 2024, at 6:21 PM, Mervin Keck III 
>  wrote:
> 
> Logitech sells A Mac only version of the MX keyboard. If this is the 
> one you have then you have the one I am currently using. And it is 
> totally accessible. In fact I like it better than the one I am using 
> on my windows 11 Pro machine which is for both Mac and windows. When 
> using it on windows 11 Pro there are a couple of keys that do 
> nothing. And windows keeps trying to 

Re: Anyone using a Logitech MX keyboard for Mac?

['Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries]

Hi Kelly,

Thanks so much for all this detailed information.  I’m hoping to be able to do 
the following in the app:
Check battery status
Turn off keyboard backlighting
Create keystrokes for common tasks

May I ask one more question.  Have you gotten the emoji key to work?  I like 
emojis, so it sounds really cool, but when I pressed it, nothing happened.
Cheers,
Donna

> On May 13, 2024, at 7:20 AM, Kelly Ford  wrote:
> 
> Donna,
> 
> The Mac software is probably a bit easier unless you have experience with the 
> JAWS touch cursor. That said, it depends I guess what you want to do. You 
> don’t have to use the software to use the keyboard to be clear.
> 
> You can also switch the function keys to be function keys and their 
> alternatives to require holding down the FN key by pressing and holding 
> FN+escape for a few seconds on each device where you want it to behave this 
> way. I’m fairly certain I had to do this on each device where I connect.
> 
> All this said, I don’t have the software installed at all on two of the three 
> devices where I use this keyboard.
> 
> Kelly
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 12, 2024, at 11:21 PM, 'Kliph Miller Sr' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I’d say Mac, windows is very complexed.
>>> Kliph Sr
>>> Sent from my Mobile Office
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 12, 2024, at 9:10 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Kelly,
>>> 
>>> I don’t mind doing that, but I’m pretty limited for time.  Which of the 
>>> two—Windows or Mac—would be easiest to get up and running with?
>>> TIA,
>>> Donna
>>> 
 On May 12, 2024, at 9:04 PM, Kelly Ford  wrote:
 
 For what is worth, I have this keyboard and find it to be excellent. With 
 respect to the app on both the Mac and Windows, and my experience while 
 the app would fail pretty much any accessibility standard, I have found a 
 way to use it with both JAWS and VoiceOver. It requires a lot of use of 
 the JAWS touch cursor and VoiceOver commands to activate different items 
 and it is far from efficient. In addition, you have to get familiar with a 
 couple of nameless buttons to recall which one does what task. I’m by no 
 means suggesting I would consider the app usable, unless you are willing 
 to go through all of these hoops.
 
 Typing on the device for me is excellent and aside from checking battery 
 status I don’t use the app regularly.
 
 From: 'Kliph Miller Sr' via MacVisionaries 
 
 Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2024 8:54 PM
 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
 Subject: Anyone using a Logitech MX keyboard for Mac?
  
> Windows does have an app, and yes it is not accessible on the Mac, I had 
> to get sited help. It’s nice though, cause you can set up keys to open up 
> folders or do keyboard commands.
> 
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>> On May 12, 2024, at 6:50 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> The Mac does have one, but it sounds like Michael’s experience is that 
>> it isn’t accessible either.
>> Donna
>> 
>>> On May 12, 2024, at 6:41 PM, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I would love to use the app but have not found it to be accessible. I’m 
>>> not even sure if the Mac has one. 
>>> But it is not accessible on Windows.
>>> Merv
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 12, 2024, at 7:35 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
  wrote:
 
 Hi Mervin,
 
 So you don’t use the app at all?  I ask because it looks like the only 
 way to disable backlighting on the keyboard is in the Logitech app, 
 and it looks like doing that significantly extends battery life.  That 
 would be really convenient for me since I’ll be traveling.
 Cheers,
 Donna
 
 
> On May 12, 2024, at 6:21 PM, Mervin Keck III 
>  wrote:
> 
> Logitech sells A Mac only version of the MX keyboard. If this is the 
> one you have then you have the one I am currently using. And it is 
> totally accessible. In fact I like it better than the one I am using 
> on my windows 11 Pro machine which is 

Re: Anyone using a Logitech MX keyboard for Mac?

[Kelly Ford]

Donna,

The Mac software is probably a bit easier unless you have experience with the 
JAWS touch cursor. That said, it depends I guess what you want to do. You don’t 
have to use the software to use the keyboard to be clear.

You can also switch the function keys to be function keys and their 
alternatives to require holding down the FN key by pressing and holding 
FN+escape for a few seconds on each device where you want it to behave this 
way. I’m fairly certain I had to do this on each device where I connect.

All this said, I don’t have the software installed at all on two of the three 
devices where I use this keyboard.

Kelly



> On May 12, 2024, at 11:21 PM, 'Kliph Miller Sr' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> I’d say Mac, windows is very complexed.
>> Kliph Sr
>> Sent from my Mobile Office
> 
> 
>> On May 12, 2024, at 9:10 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Kelly,
>> 
>> I don’t mind doing that, but I’m pretty limited for time.  Which of the 
>> two—Windows or Mac—would be easiest to get up and running with?
>> TIA,
>> Donna
>> 
>>> On May 12, 2024, at 9:04 PM, Kelly Ford  wrote:
>>> 
>>> For what is worth, I have this keyboard and find it to be excellent. With 
>>> respect to the app on both the Mac and Windows, and my experience while the 
>>> app would fail pretty much any accessibility standard, I have found a way 
>>> to use it with both JAWS and VoiceOver. It requires a lot of use of the 
>>> JAWS touch cursor and VoiceOver commands to activate different items and it 
>>> is far from efficient. In addition, you have to get familiar with a couple 
>>> of nameless buttons to recall which one does what task. I’m by no means 
>>> suggesting I would consider the app usable, unless you are willing to go 
>>> through all of these hoops.
>>> 
>>> Typing on the device for me is excellent and aside from checking battery 
>>> status I don’t use the app regularly.
>>> 
>>> From: 'Kliph Miller Sr' via MacVisionaries 
>>> Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2024 8:54 PM
>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>>> Subject: Anyone using a Logitech MX keyboard for Mac?
>>>  
 Windows does have an app, and yes it is not accessible on the Mac, I had 
 to get sited help. It’s nice though, cause you can set up keys to open up 
 folders or do keyboard commands.
 
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 Facebook 
 ,
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 ,
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> On May 12, 2024, at 6:50 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> The Mac does have one, but it sounds like Michael’s experience is that it 
> isn’t accessible either.
> Donna
> 
>> On May 12, 2024, at 6:41 PM, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I would love to use the app but have not found it to be accessible. I’m 
>> not even sure if the Mac has one. 
>> But it is not accessible on Windows.
>> Merv
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 12, 2024, at 7:35 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Mervin,
>>> 
>>> So you don’t use the app at all?  I ask because it looks like the only 
>>> way to disable backlighting on the keyboard is in the Logitech app, and 
>>> it looks like doing that significantly extends battery life.  That 
>>> would be really convenient for me since I’ll be traveling.
>>> Cheers,
>>> Donna
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 12, 2024, at 6:21 PM, Mervin Keck III  
 wrote:
 
 Logitech sells A Mac only version of the MX keyboard. If this is the 
 one you have then you have the one I am currently using. And it is 
 totally accessible. In fact I like it better than the one I am using 
 on my windows 11 Pro machine which is for both Mac and windows. When 
 using it on windows 11 Pro there are a couple of keys that do nothing. 
 And windows keeps trying to install a Logitech app that is 0% 
 accessible. And the only way I know it is even trying to install it is 
 because my 32GB i7 Carbon X1 Extreme starts revving up like it is 
 ready to take off on a runway.  
 The Mac version gives me no issues and does not try to install 
 anything. And works great. I use the Mac Only Logitech MX on my M1 
 MacBook Pro but