Question 1

Does LinkFlick work with third-party devices (Logitech, Razer, etc.)?

Accepted Answer

Currently, LinkFlick supports Apple's Magic peripherals only: Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad. This is intentional — these devices enter Bluetooth discovery mode automatically after unpairing, which allows LinkFlick to perform a silent re-pair on the other Mac without PIN codes or confirmation dialogs.

Question 2

Do I need to sign out of iCloud or use a single Apple ID?

Accepted Answer

No. LinkFlick works at the Bluetooth and local network level — it has no dependency on iCloud or Apple ID. You can move your Magic Mouse between a personal MacBook and a work Mac Studio on different accounts without any configuration.

Question 3

How fast is the transfer?

Accepted Answer

Typically 5–15 seconds. The time depends on how quickly macOS processes the Bluetooth pairing request internally. By the time you turn to face the other screen, your device is usually ready.

Question 4

Do both Macs need to be on the same network?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LinkFlick uses Bonjour to discover your Macs on the local subnet — no cloud servers are involved. Wi-Fi and Ethernet both work, as long as both Macs are on the same network.

Question 5

Do I need to install LinkFlick on every Mac?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LinkFlick must be running on each Mac you want to transfer devices between. The app runs as a lightweight menu bar extra — it uses almost no resources when idle.

Question 6

How many Macs can I connect?

Accepted Answer

On the free trial, you can connect up to 3 Macs (your local Mac plus 2 trusted peers). The Personal plan supports 3 Macs, and the Pro plan supports up to 5 Macs.

Question 7

Is it safe? What permissions does it need?

Accepted Answer

LinkFlick requires Bluetooth access (to repair devices) and Local Network access (to discover other Macs via Bonjour). It does not need administrator privileges, does not read keyboard input, and all communication stays within your home or office network — nothing is sent to the cloud.

Question 8

What happens if a Mac is off or asleep?

Accepted Answer

If the destination Mac is unavailable, your devices stay connected to the current Mac. As soon as the other Mac wakes and LinkFlick reconnects, it reappears in the Flick List — ready for the next transfer.

Guides & Tips

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Multi-Mac Desk Setup: Managing Peripherals Across Two Macs

How to Share a Magic Mouse Between Two Macs

Switch Your Magic Keyboard Between Macs Without Re-Pairing

Switch Your Magic Trackpad Between Macs Without Re-Pairing