Solaar

A Linux device manager for Logitech keyboards, mice and Unifying receivers.

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About Solaar

Solaar is a Linux manager for Logitech peripherals. It pairs and unpairs devices with Logitech receivers such as the Unifying receiver, and shows and changes device settings on Linux, where Logitech does not provide its own software.

The project is written in Python and developed on GitHub, where it has around 3,000 commits and 9.4k stars. It suits Linux users with Logitech mice and keyboards who want to manage them without booting into another operating system.

Strengths

  • Manages Logitech devices on Linux without vendor software
  • Pairs devices with Unifying receivers
  • Actively developed with a large user base

Limitations

  • Linux only
  • Only works with Logitech hardware

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source.
License
GPL-2.0
Developer
The Solaar contributors
Platforms
Linux
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Works offline
Yes
Best suited for
Linux users with Logitech mice, keyboards and receivers
Last verified
Added
Provenance
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Alternatives to Solaar

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Software that can replace Solaar for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.

  • Logi Options+

    Logitech's desktop app for customizing its mice, keyboards, webcams and other supported devices.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOS

    Logi Options+ is Logitech's own closed-source app for Windows and macOS with Smart Actions and profiles, but it has no Linux version unlike Solaar.

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