How to Fix Logitech Mouse Lag on M1 Macs

Is your Logitech mouse lagging when you use Bluetooth to connect it to your M1 Mac? This error has affected a lot of people, so here's how to fix it.

Do you keep experiencing cursor lag while using a Logitech mouse over Bluetooth on an M1 iMac, MacBook, or Mac mini? Many reasons—such as wireless interference, a buggy Bluetooth module, or translation issues with the support software—can cause that. But we can show you how to fix it.

Work your way through the list of troubleshooting tips below to fix Logitech mouse lag on your Apple silicon M1 Mac.

1. Charge Your Logitech Mouse

A Logitech mouse that's close to running out of battery can also end up lagging a lot over Bluetooth. If the Logitech Options app indicates a lower charge level, connect your mouse via its charging cable to your M1 Mac and see if that helps.

2. Reconnect Your Logitech Mouse

Disconnecting and reconnecting your Logitech mouse to your M1 Mac is another way to fix a laggy Bluetooth connection. If you use an iMac or a Mac mini, make sure to have another wired or wireless mouse at hand to interact with the macOS user interface in the meantime.

To disconnect your Logitech mouse, open the Apple menu and go to System Preferences > Bluetooth. Then, Control-click the mouse and select Remove. Select Remove again to confirm.

Follow that by connecting the mouse to your Mac again. That involves holding down the pairing switch on the device until it shows up within the Mac's Bluetooth pane.

3. Rule Out Wireless Interference

Remove any sources of Bluetooth interference near your Mac. For example, other wireless peripherals, poorly shielded power cables, or kitchen appliances can cause your Logitech mouse to lag and stutter.

Also, it's a good idea to disconnect any other pointing devices that you might have paired with your Mac over Bluetooth.

4. Reset Your Mac's Bluetooth Module

Sometimes, though rarely, the Bluetooth module on your Mac can bug out for no reason. Apple knows that, which is why you have an option to reset it.

So, open the Mac's Control Center and select Bluetooth while holding down both the Shift and Option keys. Then, choose Reset Bluetooth Module. Your Logitech mouse should reconnect to your Mac automatically after the module resets itself.

If you use a Mac running macOS Monterey or later, you may not see the Reset Bluetooth Module option. If so, try restarting the Bluetooth module via the Terminal. To do that, open the Launchpad and select Other > Terminal. Then, run the following command:

sudo pkill bluetoothd

5. Update Your Mac's Operating System

Installing the latest version of macOS helps eliminate any underlying issues causing your Logitech mouse to lag. For example, the M1 Mac mini had a lot of problems upon release with Bluetooth mice in general. However, a macOS Big Sur point update fixed that.

In our case, making the full upgrade to macOS Monterey helped remove cursor lag on a Logitech MX Master 3 paired with an M1 iMac. So it's always a good idea to keep the system software up to date.

Open the Apple menu and select System Preferences > Software Update > Update Now or Upgrade Now to update or upgrade your operating system.

Related: How to Update Your iPhone: iOS, Apps, and Data Backups

6. Reset Your Logitech Mouse to the Default Settings

If you've customized your Logitech mouse using the Logitech Options app, it's a good idea to reset the device to its default state and check if that makes a difference.

Select the Restore Defaults button from within Logitech Options to revert the mouse to factory defaults.

7. Switch to Logi Options+ Beta

The Logitech Options app on the Mac plays a crucial role in helping you get the most out of your Logitech mouse. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, Logitech has not released a native Apple silicon version, so your M1 Mac has to run it via Rosetta 2 (the translation engine that converts x86 programs into functioning Apple silicon apps). An unoptimized app can obviously result in issues.

However, Logitech does have an open beta for its upcoming Logi Options+ app. Despite also running via Rosetta 2, it's a significantly improved version of Logitech Options, so do try it out on your Mac. It just might end up fixing your mouse issue.

8. Reset Your Mac's Bluetooth Preferences

If the issue persists, try resetting the Bluetooth preferences on your Mac. You can do that by deleting the relevant PLIST (Property List) file. So open Finder and select Go > Go to Folder. Then, type in the following path and press Enter:

/Library/Preferences/

In the folder that shows up, locate and move the following file to the Trash:

com.apple.Bluetooth/plist

Restart your Mac, and the operating system should create a newer version of this file from scratch. If a corrupt or broken Bluetooth PLIST file was the source of the issue, you should no longer experience any lag.

Related: Bluetooth Not Available on Your Mac? Some Fixes Worth Trying

9. Connect Your Mouse Using a Unifying Receiver

If none of the fixes above helped, your best bet at resolving the problem is to use the USB unifying receiver that came with your Logitech mouse. You can also use one from any other Logitech peripherals you own. Unifying receivers help devices establish a more robust connection than Bluetooth.

However, a unifying receiver will require a USB-A to USB-C adapter or a compatible USB Hub to connect with your Mac. You must also use the Logitech Unifying Multi-Connect Utility (which you can access via Logitech Options) to link your Logitech Mouse to your Mac via the unifying receiver.

If you didn't receive a USB unifying receiver (the Logitech MX Master for Mac doesn't include one in its packaging), you must buy it separately from Logitech.

A Lag-Free Logitech Experience…Finally

The suggestions and solutions above should've helped you get your Logitech mouse working without lagging on your M1 Mac. Logitech is yet to provide native support software for Apple silicon, so keep your eyes peeled for an M1 version of Logitech Options or Logi Options+. Hopefully, that will end up taking care of the issue for good.

That said, third-party mice don't always gel well with macOS.

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