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It's not just Adobe. Now Logitech wants me to go to a random website in order to add peripherals to my computer, and I'm met with this when I go to the page they tell me to (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) by to c/firefox@lemmy.ml
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As if it wasn't bad enough that they want me to use a random internet service to add a keyboard to a usb wifi receiver, they have the balls to put this for Firefox users. I clicked out of pure curiosity, as I'm not even remotely interested in involving a corporate internet service in getting my keyboard connected to my computer. This is the message you get now on Logi Options software if you have a Unifying Receiver: This is the message you get now on Logi Options software if you have a Unifying Receiver

For the curious: https://logiwebconnect.com

EDIT: some people on the thread have brought up that the error message being displayed for Firefox users is due to the WebUSB API not being implemented by Firefox due to security concerns. This still does not justify having to use a web app to plug peripherals to a PC.

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[–] 20 points 3 years ago (3 children)

All of my Logitech devices have come pre-paired. It's when you want to add additional devices to an existing receiver that you need the software. The idea behind the unifying receiver was to not require multiple dongles of you wanted to mix and match keyboard and mice.

This could, of course, be solved with a pairing button on the receiver, however instead of software. I had to get the IT department at work to install the unifying software on my work machine so I could pair a new mouse and keyboard.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    I didn't even know you could pair other devices to a receiver. Is this only for newer receivers, or can old ones be re-paired or pair multiple devices?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Watch out for Old Unifying Receiver and the newer Bolt Receivers ! Mutually Exclusive devices/receivers!!! This is why I have stopped buying newer Logitech devices. Looking for some other peripherals company that treats and makes better products for their valuable customers!

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Even conceptually, this doesn't sound like it is something even remotely helpful or useful

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  • [–] 8 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    I have a keyboard and mouse in the office and keyboard and mouse at home, all paired to the same dongle permanently plugged into my laptop. I find it pretty helpful and useful.

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