Logitech has whipped up an Apple-specific version of its affordable multi-device keyboard, with the K380 for Mac designed to easily integrate with your Mac, iPad, or iPhone. Based on the venerable K380 wireless keyboard that Logitech first launched all the way back in 2015, this new version targets those who have gone all-in on Apple’s software.

1. Logitech K380 Multi Device Keyboard
2. Logitech K380 Mac Wireless Keyboard
3. Logitech K380 Mac Keyboard

So, there are dedicated Control, Option, and Command buttons, together with a Fn key, and a row of Apple-specific shortcuts for the function row. F1, F2, and F3 act as device switch shortcuts, so that the K380 for Mac can link with up to three different devices.

That could be any combination of macOS, iOS, or iPadOS device, in fact. The keys themselves are circular and have scooped keycaps for easier, faster typing. Logitech says they’re also built to be quieter in use, too.

The Logitech Bluetooth® Multi-Device Keyboard K380 for Mac is a compact and distinctive keyboard that lets you communicate and create on your personal devices, anywhere in the home. Convenient Easy-Switch™ buttons make it easy to simultaneously connect with up to three Apple devices (iMac, Macbook, iPad, iPhone) via Bluetooth® wireless. You can order any of the three new Mac-friendly devices from Logitech starting Tuesday. The K380 is priced at $39.99, while the MX Master 3 and MX Keys are priced at $99.99 eac h.

Unlike many of Logitech’s other peripherals, the K380 for Mac is designed to connect via Bluetooth alone, rather than using the company’s own USB receiver dongle. It has up to 30 feet of range. For power, there are two AAA batteries, which Logitech says should last for up to two years.

Helping with that are a dedicated on/off button, and an auto-sleep mode. The latter automatically puts the keyboard into a low-power state when it’s not in use. It’s compatible with macOS 10.15 or later, iOS 13 or later, and iPadOS 13.1 or later. The K380 also promises to be more portable, too, tipping the scales at 423 grams with batteries.

Though keen typists may still want to look to models like the new Logitech MX Keys for Mac to give their fingers a real treat, that’s not the target audience the peripheral-maker has in mind. Instead, it’s targeting those who might be looking to use their iPad or iPad Pro as the laptop replacement Apple keeps suggesting they are. It also has younger users in mind.

Logitech will offer two colors – Off-White, and a new Rose finish – when it puts the K380 for Mac up for sale later this month. It’ll be priced at $39.99.

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EXPLORE THE K380

Enjoy the comfort and convenience of desktop typing on your desktop computer, laptop, smartphone, and tablet. The Logitech Bluetooth® Multi-Device Keyboard K380 is a compact and distinctive keyboard that lets you communicate and create on your personal devices, anywhere in the home.

Convenient Easy-Switch™ buttons make it easy to simultaneously connect with up to three devices via Bluetooth® wireless technology and instantly switch among them.

The OS-adaptive keyboard automatically re-maps keys for the selected device so you’re always typing on a familiar keyboard with favorite hotkeys where you expect them.

In addition to optimizing the keyboard for your preferred operating system, the software lets you customize the K380 to fit your individual needs and personal style.

NOTE: Descriptions of features that require installation of Logitech Options™ are tagged with a blue badge.

Logitech K380 Multi Device Keyboard

MANAGING DEVICES

Switching devices

After setting up connections with up to three devices, switch among them by pressing the Easy-Switch button.

When you press an Easy-Switch button, the button status light slowly blinks before turning solid for 5 seconds, confirming the selection.

Use the keyboard to type on the selected computer or mobile device.

Re-pairing a device

If a device becomes disconnected from the keyboard, you can easily re-pair the device with the K380.

On the keyboard

Press and hold down an Easy-Switch button until the status light starts blinking.

The keyboard is in pairing mode for the next three minutes.

On the device

Go to Bluetooth settings on your device and select Logitech Bluetooth® Multi-Device Keyboard K380 when it appears in the list of available Bluetooth devices.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.

Upon pairing, the status LED on the keyboard stops blinking and remains steady for 10 seconds.

FEATURES

Enhance your keyboard with Logitech Options

Unlock the hidden potential of your keyboard by adding Logitech Options software.

In addition to optimizing the K380 for your operating system, Logitech Options lets you customize the keyboard to fit your needs and personal style—create shortcuts, reassign key functions, enable (and disable) keys, display battery warnings, and much more.

Logitech Options is available for Windows (7, 8, or later) and Mac OS X (10.10 or later).

Install Logitech Options: Mac or Windows

Hot keys and media keys

Logitech K380 Mac Wireless Keyboard

The table below shows hot keys and media keys available for Windows, Mac OS X, Android and iOS.

Shortcuts

To perform a shortcut hold down the fn (function) key while pressing the key associated with an action.

The table below provides function key combinations for different operating systems.

If you typically use function keys more often than shortcut keys, install Logitech software and useit to set up shortcut keys as function keys and use the keys to perform functions without having to hold down the fn key.

The Logitech Keyboard K380 includes OS-adaptive key that have different functions, depending on the operating system of the device you’re typing on.

The keyboard automatically detects the operating system on the currently selected device and remaps keys to provide functions and shortcuts where you expect them to be.

If the keyboard fails to correctly detect the operating system of a device, you can manually select the operating system by performing a long press (3 seconds) of a function key combination.

Unique multi-function keys makes the Logitech Keyboard K380 compatible with most computers and mobile devices. Key label colors and split lines identify functions or symbols reserved for different devices and operating systems.

Logitech K380 Mac Keyboard

Gray labels indicate functions available on Apple devices running Mac OS X or iOS. White labels on gray circles identify symbols reserved for use with Alt Gr on Windows computers.*

Modifier keys on either side of the space bar display two sets of labels separated by split lines. The label above the split line shows the modifier sent to a Windows, Android, or Chrome device. The label below the split line shows the modifier sent to an Apple Macintosh, iPhone, or iPad. The keyboard automatically uses modifiers associated with the currently selected device.

*The Alt Gr (or Alt Graph) key that appears on many international keyboards replaces the right Alt key normally found to the right of the spacebar. When pressed in combination with other keys, Alt Gr enables entry of special characters.

Check battery level

The status LED on the side of the keyboard turns red to indicate battery power is low and it’s time to change batteries.

Replace batteries

Lift the battery compartment up and off the base.

Replace the spent batteries with two new AAA batteries and reattach the compartment door.

Tip: Install Logitech Options to set up and receive battery status notifications.

COMPATIBILITY

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