Logitech G HUB: Difference between revisions

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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 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/ |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.

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.<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 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/ |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.
+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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