Logitech MX Anywhere 3s Mouse - Logi Options+ Software Review

I'm Kova Tech, and in this walkthrough I'll show you how to get the most out of the Logitech MX Anywhere 3s using Logitech's Logi Options+ software. Below you'll find a guided tour of the app interface, practical examples (including my favorite browser shortcut), and sensible settings recommendations so your MX Anywhere 3s works exactly how you want it.

Quick tour: Logi Options+ main screen

After installing Logi Options+ you'll land on the main screen where the left-side navigation lets you switch between configuration categories and the right-hand area shows the mouse and its customizable buttons. From here you can jump directly into button mapping, pointer and scroll tuning, and device preferences.

App-specific profiles and button mapping

One of Logi Options+'s best features is app-specific shortcuts. You can create profiles tied to a particular application (for example Google Chrome) so a given button does one thing in Chrome and something different elsewhere.

To set this up:

• Open the app you want to customize (e.g., Chrome) and click Confirm/Continue in Logi Options+ to add it.
• Click the mouse button you want to change, then choose one of Logitech's recommended shortcuts or create your own.
• Test the button in the target app to confirm it behaves as expected.

My favorite example: I mapped one side button to "Reopen closed tab" so instead of opening a new tab and navigating back, a single press brings the closed page back instantly. You can use the built-in action or type the keyboard shortcut (Command‑Shift‑T on macOS) into the custom keyboard shortcut field.

Point & Scroll: precision and feel

The Point & Scroll section controls pointer behavior and the MX Anywhere 3s’s magnetic scroll wheel. Key options include:

• Standard vs Inverted scrolling — choose the direction that feels natural to you.
• Scrolling Force — adjusts the wheel’s resistance. At 100% the wheel is stiff and tactile; at very low percentages it will freely spin for fast page navigation.
• Smooth Scrolling — reduces jitter for a smoother scroll experience (recommended).
• Smart Shift — automatically switches between tactile stepping and free-spin: light flicks give tactile steps, hard flicks enter free-spin.

Practical tip: I keep Scrolling Force around 50% as a hybrid setting. If you scroll constantly (for long documents or spreadsheets) you may prefer a lower force for more free-spin; if you need precise, controlled scrolling, increase the force.

Easy-Switch and Flow: multi-device workflow

The MX Anywhere 3s can pair with multiple devices. Two related features to know:

• Easy-Switch — quickly switch the mouse between paired computers (e.g., laptop and desktop).
• Flow — extends Easy-Switch by letting you move the cursor across screens and copy/paste text, images or files between connected machines seamlessly.

General settings and device management

The Settings tab has useful device-level options:

• Swap left/right buttons — make the mouse act as a lefty device (note: side buttons remain in their original locations, which can feel awkward).
• Device backup — sign in to your Logitech account to save your settings to the cloud so you don't have to reconfigure on another computer.
• Reset to default — restore factory configuration if you need to start over.
• Remove device — unpair or delete the mouse from Logi Options+ when needed.

Recommended settings and workflow tips

• Use app-specific shortcuts for repetitive, app-focused tasks (browser navigation, editing commands, creative apps).
• Set Scroll Force to around 50% as a balanced starting point; adjust lower for heavy scrollers and higher for precision work.
• Enable Smooth Scrolling for better page navigation and turn on Smart Shift if you want the best of both tactile and free-spin modes.
• Use Flow if you regularly move content between machines — it's a real time-saver for multitasking across devices.
• Back up your configuration to your Logitech account so your favorite shortcuts are always available.

Wrapping up

Logi Options+ turns the MX Anywhere 3s into a highly adaptable tool. From app-specific buttons that speed up everyday tasks (like reopening closed browser tabs) to fine-grained scroll wheel tuning and multi-device Flow, the software unlocks the mouse’s full potential.

If you want a deeper hardware review of the MX Anywhere 3s, check out my dedicated review on the channel — it covers ergonomics, battery life, tracking and whether this compact mouse is worth it for your setup.

Thanks for reading — see you in the next post.