How to Change Logitech MX Keys S Backlight Settings [3 Steps]

Have you bothered with the Logitech MX Keys S annoying lights? Does your Logitech MX Keys S keyboard’s backlight turn off automatically after 5 seconds of inactivity?  Don’t worry, this is a by-default feature that the company introduced to prolong the keyboard’s battery life. 

But, if you want to increase the keyboard’s backlight time duration then there is a way- in this guide, I will mention the steps to Change Logitech MX Keys S Backlight Settings so that you can increase the keyboard’s backlight time duration from 5 seconds to up to 30 minutes.

Note: Logitech MX Keys S and Logitech MX Keys both are different keyboards. This guide is for Logitech MX Keys S because unfortunately, adjusting the backlight timeout settings for the MX Keys keyboard using Logi Options is not possible.

How to Change Logitech MX Keys S Backlight Settings?

To change Logitech MX Keys S backlight settings, follow these steps:

Step 1: Update the Keyboard’s Firmware

Follow these simple steps:

1. Visit https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035037273 and download the Logitech Firmware Update tool.
2. After downloading the tool, launch it.
3. Click on the Continue.
4. The tool will automatically detect the keyboard and download its latest firmware.
5. After firmware update, clock on Close.

Step 2: Download and Install Logi Options+

1. Visit https://www.logitech.com/en-us/software/logi-options-plus.html and download and install the Logi Options+.
2. If you have already installed Logitech Options (previous version), uninstall before installing Logi Options+.

Step 3: Change Backlight Settings

1. After installing Logi Options+, connect your MX Keys S keyboard to your computer.
2. From the Logi Options+ home screen, click on your MX keyboard and select Backlighting option.
3. Click on Backlighting tooltip and access the Settings.
4. Make sure that the toggle switch for Backlighting is set to the On position.
5. From the horizontal scroll bar, you can increase or decrease Backlighting Duration.
6. Turn off the battery saver mode, if you are changing the Backlight Settings.

Note: You can move the slider bar to the maximum position of 30 minutes to keep the backlight On.

I hope this guide helped you resolve the Logitech MX Keys S annoying lights issue. Share your thoughts in the comment box. Thanks!

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