Logitech MX5000 Mouse in Ubuntu

How I got my Logitech Bluetooth MX5000 Laser Mouse Working in Ubuntu

A while ago I got this mouse and keyboard combo. I do not like the keyboard so it is in a closet; the mouse on the other hand is very nice. So, to get it to work properly in Ubuntu is fairly simple. I performed the following steps to get this BT mouse working with the Logitech USB Bluetooth adapter that came with it.

These instructions for for Ubuntu Fiesty Fawn.

1. Edit Bluetooth File

Terminal Code: sudo gedit /etc/default/bluetooth

2. Set HIDD_ENABLED=0 to HIDD_ENABLED=1

3. Save the file.

4. Restart Bluetooth service

Terminal Code: sudo /etc/init.d/bluetooth restart

5. Connect the Mouse (after performing this command put your mouse in "Discovery" mode)

Terminal Code: sudo hidd --search

6. Once the MAC address of the mouse is found (XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX) perform the following command

Terminal Code: sudo hidd --connect deviceaddr

This should be it. One thing I noticed is that the Logitech Mini Bluetooth adapter that comes with this mouse does not use BT mode by default. When you plug it in, it uses RF mode. To get Bluetooth mode to work, press and hold the red button on the adapter while plugging it in.