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Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Issue / Lagging / Delay

I am referring to this closed thread: Logitech MX Master 3 / keys lagging. - Apple Community


Basically I am trying to understand the exact problem. After having googled and researched a lot, reddit as well, I found that when I disconnect my Sony WH-1000XM4 the mouse works supersmooth. But when it's connected it doesn't.


And at this point I don't think it is interferences as mentioned in some results I found. I feel like the bluetooth capacity is overloaded with this:


  • 1 Keychron Keyboard Bluetooth
  • 1 Logitech MX Master 3S
  • 1 Sony WH-1000XM4


It kinda would make sense to me that the Headphones would take the most bluetooth "bandwidth" but I am asking here if that makes sense. What Limit is there on bluetooth bandwidth and does it make sense that even though those are just 3 devices they can clog each other - or that the Headphones clog the mouses data?

MacBook Pro

Posted on Jan 10, 2023 7:57 AM

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Posted on Mar 21, 2023 2:07 AM

Had same issue with Logitech MX 3s on bluetooth connection.


I used these devices over bluetooth:

  • Logitech MX master 3s
  • AirPods Pro 2
  • Bose QC 45
  • Nuphy Air75 Keyboard


Steps I tried:

  • Tried to reinstall LogiOptions+ - no luck
  • Removed all permissions, still lag
  • Restarted bluetooth daemon, still lag


Finally I removed all bluetooth devices that were listen in bluetooth settings but not connected: Lag has gone!


Strange but it worked 🤷‍♂️



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Feb 23, 2023 9:33 AM in response to node_dave

Noticed today after logging onto my computer to do some work, the mouse was on first, and then about an hour later I put on my AirPods Max and the mouse immediately started hitching after the headphones connected and started playing music from Spotify on my M1 Pro laptop. Seems to be something with BT sharing that bandwidth. I ran the kill command and I am back to a responsive mouse. It appears to only happen after I put the computer to sleep (close the lid) for an extended period and then come back. Could also occur when the mouse disconnects but rarely does that happen outside of when I finish for the day.


Otherwise, the sudo kill bluetoothd command will be written into a script that I run when I wake the computer so that I don't have to manually run it.


I hope we see a resolution soon as it is frustrating but ultimately, I'm glad there is a workaround for the time being.

Mar 17, 2023 2:58 PM in response to JasonGA

You described how mine was acting, like it was "thinking." I removed a couple of BT devices that I wasn't using or didn't know what it was. It only has lagged once. The MX Master 2s for Mac and Keyboard are only thing connected now. The MX Anywhere, Bose headset, and apple headphones are recognized but greyed out. Definitely an improvement. Thanks.


Apr 28, 2023 10:11 PM in response to node_dave

Hi, so I'm also currently using Logitech MX Master 3s for Mac with Soundcore Q30 as my headphone and my Apple device is Apple Macbook Pro M1 Pro.


Here are some tips that I tried and help me quite a lot and I'm going to sort these solutions based on the most convenient to the less convenient:


1. Turning off Pro Motion

Even when only my logitech mouse is connecting to the bluetooth, the cursor is still jumpy. So I tried to turn off pro motion and the jumpiness has decreased by a lot.


2. Turning off bluetooth and on

While I hate this technique, but sometimes I used this when I feel like the lagging is caused due to multiple devices connecting and the bandwidth is interfering with one another.

Here's an example: sometimes I carry my headphone too far and it causes the sound of the headphone to be laggy. When I return, the bluetooth headphone returns to normal but the mouse becomes laggy. If this happens then I'll turn off and on my bluetooth connection


3. Unpair then Pair your mouse

Like.. it's just last resort


Hope it helps!

Jul 31, 2023 8:45 AM in response to node_dave

I have a Mac Pro 2019 with Mac OS Ventura 13.2.1 (22D68). I have had issues with adding a 3rd bluetooth connected device. I have the keyboard and magic pad connected via bluetooth. When I add any other bluetooth device to my Mac the mouse cursor lags bad. Typing also seems to lag a little, but that isn't as noticeable as the mouse cursor jumpy movements. I have connected the keyboard with a lighting cable and gone into the bluetooth settings to forget the keyboard connection (wired mode now). Now, when I connect my headset or airpod pros to my Mac Pro, I don't get anymore lag. $6,000 Mac Pro bluetooth limit is 2 bluetooth devices. I haven't attempted a 3rd party bluetooth adapter yet, but I guess I will if I ever need another BT device.

Dec 15, 2023 11:51 AM in response to node_dave

This is extremely frustrating. I've been trying to solve this for almost 2 years. And I really don't think it has anything to do with the Bluetooth. I think macOS in the back blocks the mouse functionality periodically it's not consistent I could have a whole day sometimes no issues and then all the sudden it starts getting laggy. What is so incredible is that there is really no other option than this mouse if you are doing anything advance on macbook pro.



Feb 21, 2024 11:40 AM in response to dasbuilder

I have been battling with this for years, and I was almost at a point where I was about to go back to Windows. Anybody who says they resolved the issue is, I think, not doing anything advanced on their computer like multiple screens and using applications that require high precision mouse.


But.....


After trying almost 10 different mouses, I have a shot to Keychron m3 connecting via USB-C, finally I have a mouse works properly. I also purchased the Keychron M6, haven't had a chance to try that one yet.


I think there is something within macos blocking the bluetooth mouse Polling rate depending on something which isn't public information.

Feb 25, 2024 6:57 AM in response to node_dave

Had the same issue, solved from a redditor's post which says to basically create a file named com.apple.airport.bt.plist in the /Library/Preferences path using the command below:


sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.airport.bt.plist bluetoothCoexMgmt Hybrid


https://www.reddit.com/r/logitech/comments/ylo5z6/comment/jqifh4n/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

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