Corsair iCUE (Keyboard Lighting and Macros)
iCUE is Corsair's control software for its K-series keyboards, orchestrating lighting, macros, and profiles, and it can synchronize effects across other Corsair gear. These are wired gaming keyboards with rich RGB, and many store a profile in onboard memory. Install iCUE when you want to build lighting scenes or macros; the board still registers keystrokes without it.
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- Reference coverage
- 10, 11
- Hardware category
- Keyboards
- Manufacturer
- Corsair
- Related families listed
- 13 in this category, 3 elsewhere from Corsair
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Corsair iCUE (Keyboard Lighting and Macros) at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Layer | Companion app for K-series keyboards |
| Connection | Wired USB, some Slipstream wireless |
| What it enables | Lighting scenes, macros, and gear sync |
| Onboard profiles | Onboard memory on many K-series boards |
| Where to get it | Corsair's own site; one iCUE install |
| First thing that breaks | Cross-device lighting sync drifts out of step |
How to tell this is what you have
- Keyboard uses a K-series model name
- Listed in the iCUE device dashboard
Worth knowing: Manages lighting and profiles for Corsair K series keyboards.
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Other keyboards families to compare
Corsair iCUE (Keyboard Lighting and Macros) next to the other 13 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsair iCUE (Keyboard Lighting and Macros) (this page) | Corsair | 10, 11 | Keyboard uses a K-series model name |
| Windows HID Keyboard (Standard Typing Support) | Microsoft | 10, 11 | Listed as "HID Keyboard Device" or "Standard PS/2 Keyboard" in Device Manager |
| Logitech Options+ (Wireless and Office Keyboards) | Logitech | 10, 11 | Keyboard pairs via a Logitech USB receiver or Bluetooth |
| Logitech G HUB (Gaming Keyboards) | Logitech | 10, 11 | Board carries a G-series model name |
| Razer Synapse (Keyboard Configuration) | Razer | 10, 11 | Razer keyboard model shown in Synapse |
| SteelSeries GG (Engine) Keyboard Support | SteelSeries | 10, 11 | Keyboard uses an Apex model name |
| ASUS Keyboard Hotkey Driver (Laptops) | ASUS | 10, 11 | Function-row keys carry brightness and volume icons |
| ASUS ROG Gaming Keyboard (Armoury Crate) | ASUS | 10, 11 | Hardware branded ROG with Aura Sync support |
| Dell Function Key and QuickSet Driver | Dell | 10, 11 | QuickSet may appear only for particular older Dell models and operating systems |
| Lenovo Hotkey Features Integration (Laptops) | Lenovo | 10, 11 | Chosen by Lenovo machine-type model number |
| HP Hotkey Support (Laptops) | HP | 10, 11 | Chosen by HP product number |
| Acer Quick Access and Function Keys | Acer | 10, 11 | Chosen by Acer model name such as Aspire, Swift, or Predator |
| MSI Gaming Keyboard (Laptops, SteelSeries Integration) | MSI | 10, 11 | Runs on MSI gaming laptop chassis |
| Microsoft Surface Keyboard Driver | Microsoft Surface | 10, 11 | Type Cover attaches magnetically to a Surface |
Other Corsair families in the catalog
Corsair hardware documented outside keyboards
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair NVMe SSD (MP series) | Storage & NVMe | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package |
| Corsair Virtual Audio Device (companion software) | Virtual Devices | 10/11 only where the exact Corsair product/app lists it |
| Corsair Gaming Input Peripherals | Game Controllers | 10, 11 |