Solaar review
A focused, free Logitech control utility for Linux and macOS, without macro support.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Solaar is an open-source desktop utility for managing many Logitech keyboards, mice, and other peripherals. It is aimed at solo users and small teams who want Logitech device control on Linux or macOS without relying on a conventional input-device driver. Supported connections include Unifying, Bolt, Lightspeed, Nano, USB, and Bluetooth, where compatible. Solaar can pair and unpair devices, configure settings, customize buttons, show battery information for many devices, and process HID++ notifications through rules.
Its strongest area is control depth for compatible Logitech hardware. The software provides both a graphical interface and a command-line interface, along with sensitivity and DPI settings, polling or report-rate configuration for compatible gaming mice, mouse gestures, and sliding-DPI controls on supported devices. Onboard profiles can be dumped, edited, and loaded for supported mice. These capabilities make Solaar a practical fit for users who need more than basic pointer and keyboard settings, particularly on Linux. Support is device-dependent, so the available controls can differ across Logitech models.
Solaar is free and open source, with desktop deployment and documentation as its listed support channel. Its scope is also clearly limited: macro support is not provided, coverage is focused on Logitech devices, and macOS support is explicitly limited. Users who need Logitech pairing, button configuration, DPI, battery visibility, or onboard profiles on Linux should find the feature set well aligned with that use case. Those seeking broad vendor coverage, full macro tooling, or consistent support across devices should choose a different customization utility.
Solaar pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free and open source for desktop use on Linux and macOS
- Configures buttons, DPI, polling rate, profiles, and gestures
- Supports Logitech pairing, battery status, GUI, and command-line control
- Where it doesn't
- Macro support is not provided
- macOS support is limited
- Compatibility and capabilities vary by Logitech device
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