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Logitech MX Products are incompatible with AirPods

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Re: Logitech MX Products are incompatible with AirPods

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Just to add another datapoint, I've happily used a Logitech MX Master 2 alongside Airpod Pros, both connected using Bluetooth, to either an M1 MacBook Air or a Microsoft Surface. Is it an issue with just AirPods rather than Pros?

I'd think so too.

I have two mx master 3's on my desk, and no problems while using the sony wf1000 xm4's which also tend to saturate bluetooth bandwidth.

My money is on Apple doing something non standard, not Logi.

Re: Logitech MX Products are incompatible with AirPods

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To summarize: If you use a Logitech bluetooth device, it creates enough interference that high-bandwidth products like the Airpods will not function correctly. If you switch the Logitech device to use their "unifying" adapter, which doesn't use bluetooth but a different proprietary wireless protocol, the problem goes away. Logitech acknowledged the problem about six months ago but thus far have deflected any further…

My favourite part about wires is that there's never interference or poor connectivity. Aux headphones, ethernet cables, wired mouse and keyboard - all so much more painless.

I would not call cable management painless. Especially at the desk where every little thing needs a wire. But that is just me.

Re: Logitech MX Products are incompatible with AirPods

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Not always true. The USB-C port is already loose on my Android phone after only 1 year of use. I cannot use it with a DAC on the go for music, as the slightest wobble will cause a disconnect. I never had this issue with headphone jacks, but even so, wireless has some advantages.

Try cleaning lint out of the USB port

I've tried compressed air. I still suspect mechanical wear. The port is after all, extremely small and intricate and of questionable design.

Re: Logitech MX Products are incompatible with AirPods

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Try cleaning lint out of the USB port

I've tried compressed air. I still suspect mechanical wear. The port is after all, extremely small and intricate and of questionable design.

I don't know if that's enough, there wouldn't be much airflow at the bottom of the port. I've used a needle to clear out the compressed lint stuck at the bottom, and that made it hold the plug much better. But I suppose it could be mechanical, though that hasn't been my experience.

Re: Logitech MX Products are incompatible with AirPods

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My favourite part about wires is that there's never interference or poor connectivity. Aux headphones, ethernet cables, wired mouse and keyboard - all so much more painless.

I used to be able to tell I was about to get a GSM text message by the way my (wired) computer speakers would make a distinct quiet staccato crackle sound.

I recently started playing GTA 4 and it has this noise when you're driving in a car with radio on and about to get an sms or call in the game. Made me feel nostalgic.

Re: Logitech MX Products are incompatible with AirPods

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I remember that! I wonder what it was - the actual signal sent or something in phone's reaction?

Obviously the phone caused it. The signal from the tower wouldn’t be any different from all the other calls going to all the other phones on your block. They didn’t have beamforming that narrow.

There were even led accessories you can attach to your phone that will light up when the phone is transmitting a signal. Basically just some leds attached to some coils to harvest energy transmitted by the phone.

Re: Logitech MX Products are incompatible with AirPods

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Get a ferrite ring for your cable, solves more of these issues than you'd imagine. Or a clip on, something like this : https://www.cablechick.com.au/cables/ferrite-core-rfi-and-em...

They used to be common on USB cables, especially USB A to B cables for printers. Not sure why they disappeared.

Those are ferrite cores? I thought it was covered solder joint or something.

Re: Logitech MX Products are incompatible with AirPods

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post #189

Just to add another datapoint, I've happily used a Logitech MX Master 2 alongside Airpod Pros, both connected using Bluetooth, to either an M1 MacBook Air or a Microsoft Surface. Is it an issue with just AirPods rather than Pros?

I'd think so too. I have two mx master 3's on my desk, and no problems while using the sony wf1000 xm4's which also tend to saturate bluetooth bandwidth. My money is on Apple doing something non standard, not Logi.

If you read the OP, the Logitech devices also ruin the sound for Sony headphones. They're likely creating a large amount of interference, beyond what headphones can accept while still delivering acceptable audio quality.

Re: Logitech MX Products are incompatible with AirPods

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A lot of comments here seem to miss the detail in the OP that this doesn't only affect Apple AirPods, but also Sony headphones (and likely others). Which is understandable considering that the submitted post title singles out AirPods for improved clicks/karma.
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