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Logitech has increasingly required consumers to use its proprietary G HUB application, particularly for gaming peripherals. This software is necessary for performing even basic device configurations, such as adjusting or turning off LEDs on mice and keyboards. The G HUB application also collects user data, raising concerns about privacy and data usage.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Privacy Policy |url=https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/legal/privacy-policy.html |access-date=30 Jan 2025 |website=Logitech |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250815200908/https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/legal/privacy-policy.html |archive-date=15 Aug 2025}}</ref> The alternative they provide, called Onboard Memory Manager is hidden away on their website. This application is less invasive, but only provides the bare minimum functionality as opposed to G HUB.


Logitech increasingly forces consumers to use its proprietary G HUB application, especially with gaming peripherals. The app needs to be installed in order to do some very basic device configuration, such as adjusting or turning off LEDs on mice and keyboards. G HUB collects user data.<ref>[https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/legal/privacy-policy.html "Privacy Policy"] - logitechg.com - accessed 2025-01-30</ref>
Logitech G HUB does not officially support Linux, and there are no plans to add support as of 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 Dec 2024 |title=Are there any plans of G hub support for linux? |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/LogitechG/comments/1hmyd2q/comment/m4kobum/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260405175602/https://old.reddit.com/r/LogitechG/comments/1hmyd2q/are_there_any_plans_of_g_hub_support_for_linux/m4kobum/ |archive-date=5 Apr 2026 |via=Reddit}}</ref> Some linux users recommend alternatives such as [https://github.com/libratbag/piper piper] or [https://github.com/pwr-Solaar/Solaar Solaar] instead;<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 Jul 2021 |title=Is there any good Logitech G HUB alternative for Linux? |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/LogitechG/comments/ooa292/is_there_any_good_logitech_g_hub_alternative_for/ |via=Reddit |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20210720201254/https://old.reddit.com/r/LogitechG/comments/ooa292/is_there_any_good_logitech_g_hub_alternative_for/ |archive-date=20 Jul 2021}}</ref> however, these tools do not support all Logitech products.


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Logitech has increasingly required consumers to use its proprietary G HUB application, particularly for gaming peripherals. This software is necessary for performing even basic device configurations, such as adjusting or turning off LEDs on mice and keyboards. The G HUB application also collects user data, raising concerns about privacy and data usage.[1] The alternative they provide, called Onboard Memory Manager is hidden away on their website. This application is less invasive, but only provides the bare minimum functionality as opposed to G HUB.

Logitech G HUB does not officially support Linux, and there are no plans to add support as of 2025.[2] Some linux users recommend alternatives such as piper or Solaar instead;[3] however, these tools do not support all Logitech products.

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  1. "Privacy Policy". Logitech. Archived from the original on 15 Aug 2025. Retrieved 30 Jan 2025.
  2. "Are there any plans of G hub support for linux?". 26 Dec 2024. Archived from the original on 5 Apr 2026 – via Reddit.
  3. "Is there any good Logitech G HUB alternative for Linux?". 20 Jul 2021. Archived from the original on 20 Jul 2021 – via Reddit.