However, it didn’t take long for my hand to adjust and make good use of those side buttons - not only during video chats, but also while side-scrolling. As someone who’s used to a larger mouse like the MX Master 2s, the Anywhere 3 felt small at first. These features are exclusive to the MX Anywhere 3 right now, but since they are just part of app-specific profiles for Zoom and Microsoft Teams, eventually the MX Master 3 will be able to adopt them.Īs far as design goes, the MX Anywhere 3 is almost exactly the same size as the Anywhere 2s but it has new silicone side grips and a slightly higher bump on its back that helps it fit into your palm a bit more easily.
The newest actions are particularly apropos now as they make it easier to quickly unmute yourself when you need to answer your boss’ question or turn off your video feed before tending to a child in need. These profiles essentially let you map app-specific shortcuts onto buttons on your mouse or keyboard. The newest ones let you press a side button to start/stop your video feed, or mute/unmute you mic, while on a Zoom or Microsoft Teams video call.Īpp profiles in Logitech Options aren’t new and they remain limited to a handful of apps including Google Chrome, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Final Cut Pro. In addition to preset actions, there are app-specific actions you can choose from when customizing each button in the Logitech Options software. That’s not the only thing the two side buttons on the Anywhere 3 can do, but it’s the most interesting new setting you can choose. The Logitech MX Anywhere 3 mouse is the follow-up to the previous Anywhere 2s and it has a perk that can help those of us for whom video calls have replaced in-person meetings: customizable side buttons that control camera and mic settings during video chats.
Demand for these accessories rose dramatically after quarantine restrictions went into effect, and now Logitech is introducing a new wireless mouse into the mix. Webcams, keyboards and mice are some of the hottest pieces of tech right now as many continue to work from home.