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Does the Logitech G533 work on Linux?

Supported. 4 extra features available on Linux (Battery level, Sleep timer, Sidetone, Device settings) via HeadsetControl, Solaar.

Which distros work?

Distro	Kernel	Verdict
Arch Linux CachyOS, EndeavourOS	—	✅ All 4 features with repo packages
Fedora 44 Bazzite, Nobara	—	✅ All 4 features with repo packages
Fedora 43	—	✅ All 4 features with repo packages
openSUSE Tumbleweed	—	⚠️ 2 of 4 features from repos; sidetone, sleep timer: install HeadsetControl from upstream
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu flavours	—	⚠️ 2 of 4 features from repos; sidetone, sleep timer: install HeadsetControl from upstream
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Linux Mint 22, elementary OS 8	—	⚠️ 2 of 4 features from repos; sidetone, sleep timer: install HeadsetControl from upstream
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Linux Mint 21	—	⚠️ 2 of 4 features from repos; sidetone, sleep timer: install HeadsetControl from upstream
Debian 13	—	⚠️ 2 of 4 features from repos; sidetone, sleep timer: install HeadsetControl from upstream
Debian 12	—	⚠️ 2 of 4 features from repos; sidetone, sleep timer: install HeadsetControl from upstream

Kernel versions are each release's default (and optional newer) kernel as of 2026-10-05. Distros sometimes backport drivers, so an older kernel can still work. Basic input and audio work through generic drivers regardless; this table is about the extra features.

Linux features

Feature	Provided by
Battery level	HeadsetControl, Solaar
Sleep timer	HeadsetControl
Sidetone	HeadsetControl
Device settings	Solaar

What to install

Tool	Install
HeadsetControl	Arch: `sudo pacman -S headsetcontrol` Fedora: `sudo dnf install headsetcontrol` Not in Debian, Ubuntu repos — upstream instructions
Solaar	Arch: `sudo pacman -S solaar` Fedora: `sudo dnf install solaar` Debian: `sudo apt install solaar` Ubuntu: `sudo apt install solaar` Flatpak: `flatpak install flathub io.github.pwr_solaar.solaar`

Is this my device?

Run lsusb and look for this ID: 046d:0a66. Or paste your whole lsusb output into the lookup on the home page.

Kernel driver: none needed (generic HID/USB)

"Supported" means the device appears in that project's device list. We don't test hardware ourselves; see how this works. Something wrong here? Report it.

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