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There are 2 main configuration paths for specific MX Master options: | There are 2 main configuration paths for specific MX Master options: | ||
* [https://search.nixos.org/packages? | *[https://search.nixos.org/packages?query=solaar Solaar] - GUI application using the <code>hidapi</code> library | ||
* [https://search.nixos.org/packages? | * [https://search.nixos.org/packages?query=logiops LogiOps] - Command Line controlled systemd service | ||
== [https://search.nixos.org/packages? | == Solaar == | ||
[https://search.nixos.org/packages?query=solaar Solaar] is a program that runs as a user process for configuring devices using Logitech's HID++ protocol. | |||
=== Installation === | |||
It is possible to quickly test Solaar with nix run. Settings will not persist across reboots without proper installation.<syntaxhighlight lang="nixos"> | It is possible to quickly test Solaar with nix run. Settings will not persist across reboots without proper installation.<syntaxhighlight lang="nixos"> | ||
sudo nix run nixpkgs#solaar | sudo nix run nixpkgs#solaar | ||
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solaar | solaar | ||
]; | ]; | ||
</syntaxhighlight>For configuration, see: [https://pwr-solaar.github.io/Solaar/index project documentation] | </syntaxhighlight>Additionally, to use Solaar without `sudo` you will have to add a udev rule. Read the warning and apply caution.<syntaxhighlight lang="nixos"> | ||
services.udev.extraRules = '' | |||
# This rule was added by Solaar. | |||
# | |||
# Allows non-root users to have raw access to Logitech devices. | |||
# Allowing users to write to the device is potentially dangerous | |||
# because they could perform firmware updates. | |||
ACTION == "remove", GOTO="solaar_end" | |||
SUBSYSTEM != "hidraw", GOTO="solaar_end" | |||
# USB-connected Logitech receivers and devices | |||
ATTRS{idVendor}=="046d", GOTO="solaar_apply" | |||
# Lenovo nano receiver | |||
ATTRS{idVendor}=="17ef", ATTRS{idProduct}=="6042", GOTO="solaar_apply" | |||
# Bluetooth-connected Logitech devices | |||
KERNELS == "0005:046D:*", GOTO="solaar_apply" | |||
GOTO="solaar_end" | |||
LABEL="solaar_apply" | |||
# Allow any seated user to access the receiver. | |||
# uaccess: modern ACL-enabled udev | |||
TAG+="uaccess" | |||
# Grant members of the "plugdev" group access to receiver (useful for SSH users) | |||
#MODE="0660", GROUP="plugdev" | |||
LABEL="solaar_end" | |||
# vim: ft=udevrules | |||
''; | |||
</syntaxhighlight>For further configuration, see: [https://pwr-solaar.github.io/Solaar/index project documentation] or section on udev rule specifically [https://pwr-solaar.github.io/Solaar/installation/#installing-solaars-udev-rule-manually installing udev rule manually] | |||
== [https://search.nixos.org/packages? | == LogiOps == | ||
[https://search.nixos.org/packages?query=LogiOps LogiOps] a userspace driver running as a [[Systemd/User Services|systemd service]]. Default location for the configuration file is /etc/logid.cfg, but another can be specified using the <code>-c</code> flag. | |||
See [https://github.com/PixlOne/logiops/wiki/Configuration project documentation] and [https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Logitech_MX_Master Arch Wiki] for usage and configuration details.{{expand}} | See [https://github.com/PixlOne/logiops/wiki/Configuration project documentation] and [https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Logitech_MX_Master Arch Wiki] for usage and configuration details.{{expand}} | ||
Latest revision as of 22:37, 21 May 2026
Tips on using Logitech MX Master family computer mice
There are 2 main configuration paths for specific MX Master options:
- Solaar - GUI application using the
hidapilibrary
- LogiOps - Command Line controlled systemd service
Solaar
Solaar is a program that runs as a user process for configuring devices using Logitech's HID++ protocol.
Installation
It is possible to quickly test Solaar with nix run. Settings will not persist across reboots without proper installation.
sudo nix run nixpkgs#solaar
# sudo needed to detect mouse
To install on NixOS:
environment.systemPackages = with pkgs; [
solaar
];
Additionally, to use Solaar without `sudo` you will have to add a udev rule. Read the warning and apply caution.
services.udev.extraRules = ''
# This rule was added by Solaar.
#
# Allows non-root users to have raw access to Logitech devices.
# Allowing users to write to the device is potentially dangerous
# because they could perform firmware updates.
ACTION == "remove", GOTO="solaar_end"
SUBSYSTEM != "hidraw", GOTO="solaar_end"
# USB-connected Logitech receivers and devices
ATTRS{idVendor}=="046d", GOTO="solaar_apply"
# Lenovo nano receiver
ATTRS{idVendor}=="17ef", ATTRS{idProduct}=="6042", GOTO="solaar_apply"
# Bluetooth-connected Logitech devices
KERNELS == "0005:046D:*", GOTO="solaar_apply"
GOTO="solaar_end"
LABEL="solaar_apply"
# Allow any seated user to access the receiver.
# uaccess: modern ACL-enabled udev
TAG+="uaccess"
# Grant members of the "plugdev" group access to receiver (useful for SSH users)
#MODE="0660", GROUP="plugdev"
LABEL="solaar_end"
# vim: ft=udevrules
'';
For further configuration, see: project documentation or section on udev rule specifically installing udev rule manually
LogiOps
LogiOps a userspace driver running as a systemd service. Default location for the configuration file is /etc/logid.cfg, but another can be specified using the -c flag.
See project documentation and Arch Wiki for usage and configuration details.
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Tips and Tricks
Smoother Scrolling (Scroll Wheel Resolution)
By default High Resolution Scrolling might be disabled. To enable:
with Solaar:
sudo nix run nixpkgs#solaar
# sudo needed to detect mouse
in Solaar find Scroll Wheel Resolution and enable it.
with Logiops:
add following to your Logiops config file:
hiresscroll:
{
hires: true;
};Scroll Speed issues
High Resolution Scrolling may feel too fast. You may want to lower scroll speed in your Desktop Environment -> Mouse settings or if it doesn't help enough - possibly will have to disable hires scrolling.