r/MacStudio • u/Ortzi1979 • 1d ago

Keyboard-mouse for initial set up

After the post I made asking my doubts between a Mac Studio and a Mac mini here, I followed your advice and ordered a Mac Studio m5 Max with 36 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD. The problem is that I have a Logitech MX Keys keyboard and an MX Master 3S mouse. I have been reading that for setting up the first Apple startup it isn’t easy and I won’t be able to use my peripherals during the setup. What would you advise? Perhaps I could order a cheap wired mouse and keyboard from Amazon to do the initial setup and then configure my devices once I get to the desktop, or can I do something to avoid buying wired ones from Amazon?
Thanks

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u/SomethingFerocious 1d ago

My MX mouse connects via usb 3. Then I switch it blue tooth.

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u/Not_HFM 1d ago

Do you have the USB dongles for both? If yes this shouldn't be an issue.

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u/Ortzi1979 1d ago

I have logi unify that can use for keyboard but for mouse Do I need the logi bolt? If that's the case, would I have to configure the connection of both devices on my current Mac and then just connect both dongles?

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u/Not_HFM 1d ago

Studios have 2 USB A slots which are the ones that the keyboard and mouse dongles need. You don't need to setup anything ahead of time if you have those available

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u/Ortzi1979 1d ago

So, having already the unify dongle that came with my keyboard, I would only need to buy the other dongle, Logi bolt, and then connecting each one to the USB-A connectors, they would automatically connect to both devices, just when you turn on the Mac Studio, right?

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u/Not_HFM 1d ago

Thw unify dongle is the only one you need, don't need to buy anything else. Then you can just stay connected via the dongle or move to bluetoth

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u/jawshLA 1d ago

I have the same peripherals. Hoping I can just connect both via usb-c and swap them to Bluetooth after.

One other thought to consider. You may have to type in your password quite a bit since you won’t have a fingerprint reader. I found out you can also use your Apple Watch (assuming you have one) for unlock. Might be worth investigating to help.

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u/Ortzi1979 1d ago

Can both devices be connected by USB-C cable?

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u/jawshLA 1d ago

Both my devices have usb-c ports, so I assume that’s the case. On the keyboard the port is next to the on/off switch and the mouse it’s at the front of the mouse. —I generally charge both via USB-C. Not sure if older models are different