The Logitech M557 Bluetooth Mouse is a compact wireless mouse that connects through Bluetooth instead of a USB receiver. It is made for everyday laptop and desktop use, with a slim shape that works for right-handed and left-handed users.
The operating system can run basic movement, clicking, and scrolling after the Bluetooth pairing finishes. Logitech software is useful when you want to adjust the programmable buttons, check battery status, or change how the extra controls behave.
This model has left and right buttons, a scroll wheel, tilt wheel control, a Windows button, Bluetooth connect button, power switch, and a battery and Bluetooth LED. It uses two AA batteries and is rated for up to 12 months of battery life under normal use.
Logitech M557 Bluetooth Mouse Windows Driver Download
| Driver Name | Description | Supported OS | File Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SetPoint 32-bit Software | Full offline SetPoint package for 32-bit Windows with mouse button settings, hot-key controls, and device-specific options. | Windows 11 32-bit, Windows 10 32-bit, Windows 8 32-bit, Windows 7 32-bit | 78.04 MB | |
| SetPoint 64-bit Software | Complete offline SetPoint installer for 64-bit Windows with tracking speed, battery status, Caps Lock, and Num Lock features. | Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 8 64-bit, Windows 7 64-bit | 80.45 MB | |
| SetPoint Smart Installer | Small SetPoint web installer for Windows mouse settings and device controls; internet access is required during installation. | Windows 11 32-bit/64-bit, Windows 10 32-bit/64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit/64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit | 4.61 MB |
Logitech M557 Bluetooth Mouse Mac OS Driver Download
| Driver Name | Description | Supported OS | File Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logitech Preference Manager | Adds Mac gesture controls and device-specific status notifications for compatible Logitech Bluetooth mouse settings. | Mac OS X 10.8.x, Mac OS X 10.9.x, Mac OS X 10.10.x | 56.31 MB | |
| Logitech Preference Manager Legacy | Provides older Mac support for gesture setup and Logitech mouse status alerts on earlier OS X systems. | Mac OS X 10.6.x, Mac OS X 10.7.x | 55.26 MB | |
| Logitech Options | Enables mouse button customization, pointer behavior adjustment, scrolling control, and shortcut setup on supported Mac versions. | Mac OS X 10.10.x, Mac OS X 10.11.x, Mac OS X 10.12.x | 30.49 MB | |
| Logitech Options for Mac | Supports advanced mouse settings, scroll direction changes, button actions, and application shortcuts for newer OS X releases. | Mac OS X 10.11.x, Mac OS X 10.12.x, Mac OS X 10.13.x | 52.45 MB | |
| Logitech Options OS X 10.8 | Lets Mac users configure mouse buttons, pointer response, scrolling preferences, and device behavior on older systems. | Mac OS X 10.8.x, Mac OS X 10.9.x, Mac OS X 10.10.x, Mac OS X 10.11.x | 17.88 MB | |
| Logitech Options OS X 10.9 | Adds supported Mac customization for scrolling style, button assignments, pointer movement, and Logitech device preferences. | Mac OS X 10.9.x, Mac OS X 10.10.x, Mac OS X 10.11.x, Mac OS X 10.12.x | 16.62 MB | |
| macOS 11 Big Sur Support | Support package for macOS 11 Big Sur compatibility information and Logitech Bluetooth mouse software support. | macOS 11 Big Sur | 22.97 KiB |
Install and Pair the Logitech M557 the Right Way
The M557 does not use a Unifying receiver, so receiver pairing software will not connect it. Start with Bluetooth pairing first, then add the Logitech utility only if you need the extra button and battery features.
Start with a clean Bluetooth pairing
Turn the M557 over, switch it on, and press the Bluetooth connection button. The LED should blink blue while the mouse waits for pairing. On Windows, open Bluetooth device settings and add it as a Bluetooth mouse. On Mac, open Bluetooth settings and choose the M557 from the list.
If Windows asks for a pairing code, enter 0000 and continue. After the pairing finishes, move the mouse on a simple surface and test left click, right click, the wheel, and pointer movement before installing extra software.
Use the matching Logitech utility only for controls
For older Windows setups, Logitech SetPoint can manage M557 button settings and battery information. For older Mac systems, Logitech Preference Manager was used for Logitech mouse controls. On newer systems, built-in Bluetooth support may handle the basic connection even when older Logitech utilities are no longer ideal.
Do not install Unifying Software for this mouse. It is not a USB receiver model, and that tool will not repair Bluetooth pairing. If you already installed several Logitech tools, remove the ones you do not need, restart the computer, and pair the M557 again.
Check power before blaming the software
Weak batteries create many M557 problems that look like software faults. Install two fresh AA alkaline batteries in the correct direction, close the battery cover firmly, and switch the mouse off and on again.
Keep the mouse close to the computer during the first connection. Bluetooth can fail when the device sits too far away, when the battery is weak, or when many wireless devices share the same desk area.
Logitech M557 Bluetooth, Wheel, Button, and Battery Fixes
Use the symptom below that matches your M557. These fixes focus on Bluetooth pairing, reconnecting, scrolling, button control, power, and pointer behavior for this specific mouse type.
The M557 does not show in Bluetooth search
Make sure the mouse is not only switched on, but also placed in pairing mode. Press the Bluetooth connection button and look for the blue blinking light. If the light does not blink, remove the batteries for a short time, reinstall them, and try again.
Then turn Bluetooth off and on from the computer. Keep the mouse beside the laptop while searching. If another computer already paired with the M557, remove it from that system or turn that system’s Bluetooth off before pairing again.
The mouse was paired before but will not reconnect
A saved Bluetooth profile can become stuck after a Windows update, a Mac update, or after using the mouse with another computer. Remove Bluetooth Mouse M557 from the device list, restart the computer, and pair it again as a new device.
Do not keep clicking the old saved device if it fails every time. A fresh pairing often works better because it clears the old Bluetooth key and lets the computer rebuild the connection.
Windows asks for a PIN during pairing
Some older Windows Bluetooth screens ask for a passcode when adding the M557. Use 0000 if the pairing window requests a PIN. After entering it, wait for Windows to finish installing the basic mouse driver.
If the PIN screen returns again, cancel the pairing, remove the old entry from Devices and Printers or Bluetooth settings, and start over with the blue LED blinking on the mouse.
The M557 stops working after sleep mode
When the mouse works normally before sleep but fails after wake, check the Bluetooth adapter power setting in Windows. Open Device Manager, find the Bluetooth adapter, and look for the Power Management tab.
Clear the option that lets Windows turn off the Bluetooth device to save power. Restart the computer after the change. Then test sleep and wake again before reinstalling Logitech software.
Pointer movement lags or cuts out
Bluetooth lag usually comes from distance, radio interference, or weak battery power. Move the M557 closer to the computer and keep it away from metal stands, USB hubs, Wi-Fi routers, external drives, and crowded docking stations.
Replace both AA batteries if the pointer pauses, jumps, or wakes slowly. Also test on another desk surface. A plain mouse pad or sheet of paper can show whether the surface or the Bluetooth link is causing the problem.
The LED turns off after a few seconds
The battery and Bluetooth LED does not stay on all the time. It turns on briefly when you power the mouse, replace the batteries, or start pairing. Then it goes off to save battery power.
Treat a blinking blue LED as pairing behavior and a red warning as low battery behavior. Do not reinstall software just because the light turns off during normal use.
SetPoint does not show the M557 on Windows
First check whether the mouse moves the pointer outside SetPoint. If the pointer does not move, fix Bluetooth pairing first. SetPoint cannot adjust a mouse that Windows has not connected.
If the pointer works but SetPoint does not show the device, remove older or duplicate Logitech utilities, restart, and install the matching SetPoint package for your Windows version. Open SetPoint only after Bluetooth settings show the M557 as connected.
Button customization does not work
The M557 has programmable controls, but the extra actions need Logitech software on systems that support it. Open the Logitech utility, select the M557, and assign simple actions first, such as back, forward, or a keyboard shortcut.
If the button works in one app but not another, check for app-specific settings. Some programs override mouse shortcuts, so test the same button in a browser, file window, and plain document before changing the whole setup.
The Windows button does not open what you expect
The button behind the scroll wheel was made for Windows navigation, especially the Windows 8 Start screen behavior. On newer Windows versions, the action may feel different depending on the system and the Logitech setting.
Open the Logitech utility and remap the button to a useful action if the default function no longer fits your workflow. A simple shortcut often works better than trying to force old Windows 8 behavior on a newer system.
Tilt wheel scrolling does not move sideways
The M557 tilt wheel can handle side-to-side scrolling, but the active app must have sideways content. Test it in a wide spreadsheet, a zoomed image, or a page that actually scrolls horizontally.
If it still does nothing, check the wheel assignments in the Logitech utility. A custom setting can replace the default tilt action, so restore the wheel behavior or assign left and right scrolling again.
Scrolling fails in only one program
When scrolling works in a browser but fails in one app, the Bluetooth connection and wheel hardware are probably fine. Close that app, reopen it, and check its own mouse or scrolling preferences.
Also look for app-specific Logitech settings. Remove the custom profile for that program or return it to default. Then test normal vertical scrolling and tilt wheel movement again.
Clicks feel unreliable or double-click by mistake
Start with the simple checks before assuming hardware failure. Replace the two AA batteries, clean around the button edges with dry air, and adjust double-click speed in the operating system mouse settings.
Test the M557 on another computer after pairing it there. If the same button still double-clicks or misses clicks on a second system, the switch may have wear from long use.
The mouse tracks badly on a glossy surface
The M557 uses optical tracking and works well on many normal surfaces, but shiny glass, mirror-like tables, deep texture, and uneven fabric can confuse the sensor. Try a plain mouse pad or a sheet of white paper.
Check the sensor area on the bottom for dust and wipe it gently with a dry soft cloth. If tracking improves on the new surface, keep using that surface instead of changing drivers again.
Battery drains faster than expected
The M557 can reach up to 12 months of battery life, but heavy daily use, poor Bluetooth conditions, and low-quality batteries reduce that time. Use two fresh alkaline AA batteries and switch the mouse off when storing it in a bag.
If battery warnings return quickly, clean the battery contacts with a dry cloth and check that both batteries sit firmly. Replace both batteries together rather than mixing an old cell with a new one.