Synapse is Razer's configuration platform for its keyboards, controlling per-key Chroma lighting, macros, and profiles that can be saved to the board. It is aimed at gaming and streaming desks and often manages other Razer peripherals in the same window. The keyboard types on its own, but Chroma effects and remaps only appear once Synapse is installed and signed in.
Razer Synapse (Keyboard Configuration) at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Layer | Companion platform for Razer keyboards |
| Connection | Wired USB, some HyperSpeed wireless |
| What it enables | Chroma lighting, macros, and remaps |
| Onboard profiles | Supported; can save to the board |
| Where to get it | Razer's own site; sign-in required |
| First thing that breaks | Chroma effects vanish if Synapse is not running |
Worth knowing: Per-key Chroma lighting, macros, and onboard profiles.
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Per-key Chroma lighting, macros, and onboard profiles.
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Razer Synapse (Keyboard Configuration) next to the other 13 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Documented Windows releases | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Razer Synapse (Keyboard Configuration) (this page) | Razer | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Razer keyboard model shown in Synapse |
| Windows HID Keyboard (Standard Typing Support) | Microsoft | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Listed as "HID Keyboard Device" or "Standard PS/2 Keyboard" in Device Manager |
| Logitech Options+ (Wireless and Office Keyboards) | Logitech | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Keyboard pairs via a Logitech USB receiver or Bluetooth |
| Logitech G HUB (Gaming Keyboards) | Logitech | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Board carries a G-series model name |
| SteelSeries GG (Engine) Keyboard Support | SteelSeries | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Keyboard uses an Apex model name |
| Corsair iCUE (Keyboard Lighting and Macros) | Corsair | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Keyboard uses a K-series model name |
| ASUS Keyboard Hotkey Driver (Laptops) | ASUS | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Function-row keys carry brightness and volume icons |
| ASUS ROG Gaming Keyboard (Armoury Crate) | ASUS | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Hardware branded ROG with Aura Sync support |
| Dell Function Key and QuickSet Driver | Dell | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Chosen by Dell Service Tag |
| Lenovo Hotkey Features Integration (Laptops) | Lenovo | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Chosen by Lenovo machine-type model number |
| HP Hotkey Support (Laptops) | HP | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Chosen by HP product number |
| Acer Quick Access and Function Keys | Acer | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Chosen by Acer model name such as Aspire, Swift, or Predator |
| MSI Gaming Keyboard (Laptops, SteelSeries Integration) | MSI | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Runs on MSI gaming laptop chassis |
| Microsoft Surface Keyboard Driver | Microsoft Surface | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Type Cover attaches magnetically to a Surface |
Microsoft
This is the generic driver Windows loads for many keyboards. It covers standard typing but does not provide every manufacturer's special keys, lighting, or configuration features. If basic typing works but optional features are missing, identify the keyboard model before deciding whether an OEM hotkey package or vendor app is relevant.
Logitech
Options+ is Logitech's configuration app for its productivity and wireless keyboards, the kind that pair over a Unifying dongle or Bluetooth on a desk. It handles key remapping, custom shortcuts, and the Flow feature that moves a cursor between computers. The keyboard types without it, so install Options+ only when you want to reassign keys or manage a multi-device setup.
Logitech
G HUB is the companion software for Logitech's G-series gaming keyboards, where it drives per-key RGB lighting, macros, and game-specific profiles. These boards are wired keyboards aimed at gaming desks and support onboard profile storage. Remember that G HUB and the older Logitech Gaming Software address overlapping hardware, so run only one to avoid conflicting lighting control.
SteelSeries
SteelSeries GG, which includes the Engine module, configures Apex-line keyboards, managing illumination, macros, and per-application profiles. These are gaming keyboards, some with small OLED displays, that live on enthusiast desks. Basic typing needs nothing extra; GG is what unlocks the lighting layers and the app that switches profiles automatically as you change programs.
Corsair
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.
ASUS
This is the hotkey component for ASUS laptops that gives meaning to the Fn function row, such as brightness, volume, and keyboard backlight keys. It ships as part of the laptop's system software and is tied to the specific model's embedded controller. If those keys do nothing after a Windows reinstall, this driver, chosen by looking up your ASUS model, is the piece that may restore them.
Razer hardware documented outside keyboards
| Family | Category | Documented Windows releases |
|---|---|---|
| Razer USB Controller Software | USB & Thunderbolt | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Razer Bluetooth Peripherals | Bluetooth | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Razer Kiyo Series (Synapse) | Webcams | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Razer Wolverine / Raiju Controllers | Game Controllers | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
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