LOGITECH Bolt USB Receiver

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Logi Bolt is based on the global wireless standard for simple, secure connectivity, Bluetooth Low Energy Wireless Technology. Corporate policy does not allow use of Bluetooth connections. Can we deploy Logi Bolt wireless products? Given that our PC is just 1 metre away from the keyboard, the repeating keys problem was disappointing. One Receiver to unify them all and ... oh. It's not compatible It has a USB Type-A port to connect to the computers. In addition, it can be connected to a USB-C port with the help of a USB-C to USB-A adapter. This USB dongle allows you to connect up to six Logitech Bolt wireless mice and keyboards to one computer. Logitech Bolt Technology Each Bolt and Unifying receiver can connect up to six compatible mice and keyboards to one computer.

As an aside, we were interested to try the Ergo products since RSI is a real risk for keyboard/mouse warriors. The Ergo keyboard is split which works well provided users type on the right-hand section only with the right hand, and likewise on the left. It is ideal for touch typists who do this already.

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The Unifying receiver has advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology that delivers a reliable and robust connection up to 10 meters (33 feet) with no dropouts. It allows you to connect a Logitech Flow or Easy-Switch mouse to a second computer. With an additional Unifying receiver plugged in your second computer, you can use a Logitech Flow mouse to cut, paste and move files smoothly between computers. The mouse cursor automatically crosses from one screen to another screen. You can switch from one computer to the other with the push of a button using the Easy-Switch mouse. Logitech Unifying Compatible Devices If your receiver and product have the below logo, you have the Logi Bolt receiver and a Logi Bolt compatible product. Both are compatible with Windows and macOS. However, the devices that are compatible with the Logi Bolt receiver are not compatible with the Unifying receiver. And the devices that are compatible with the Unifying receiver are not compatible with the Logi Bolt receiver. Logitech Options software allows you to customize device settings like changing mouse buttons, changing function key shortcuts, adjusting point and scroll settings, etc. Logitech Bolt uses Bluetooth technology which has better RF interference avoidance capabilities relative to the Unifying receiver. This means fewer drop outs and loss of connectivity with the Bolt receiver. Logi Bolt app has sharing diagnostics and usage data enabled, although I declined this during the Logitech Options installation.

This post compares two Logitech wireless technology: Logi Bolt and Unifying Receiver. Logitech wireless technology is designed for reliable connections with fewer interruptions, even in congested wireless environments. Bolt and Unifying receivers are useful for connecting compatible Logitech wireless mice and keyboards to the computer. The slight angle makes the position of the hands that bit more comfortable and improves posture. A built-in wrist-rest is meant to reduce wrist-bending, and we found it mostly helpful though despite Logitech's videos suggesting typing with the wrists touching the pad, we found it best to use it only when the hands are at rest. The wrist-rest is non-removable and has a gap between pad and keyboard that is a trap for dust and dirt. If you lose a Unifying receiver dongle, you could replace it with another one. It is compatible with all Logitech Unifying products. You can recognize Unifying compatible products via the Unifying logo displayed on products. Some products come along with a receiver, but the Unifying receiver should be bought separately if not. The Logitech Unifying Software is used to connect and manage the devices. Logitech Unifying Receiver Mice Logitech Unifying Receiver is a USB receiver to connect with the Logitech Unifying mouse and keyboard. It is so tiny that you can leave it in a laptop when you move around. It will stay in your computer, so your mouse is always connected and ready to use. You can connect up to six Unifying mice and keyboards to each computer with Unifying Receiver. This product was officially launched on ‎June 6, 2017. Logitech Unifying Technology It appears that Logitech is positioning Bolt for the enterprise market. Bolt does not appear to be compatible with the current Logitech product line. They would have to get the enterprise version of their product that has the word "for business" attached to it (ex: Mx Keyboard for business, MX3 master mouse for business).With an extra Unifying receiver, you can connect a dual-connectivity mouse and keyboard to a second computer Few users are disappointed because they are not compatible with older devices. Some users also reported that it does not work with Windows 11, which is the latest Windows OS. What are the Similarities? The company claims that latency with peripherals connected through Bolt was significantly lower than “other commonly deployed wireless protocols for enterprise.” I tried to use the Microsoft Windows dictation feature but my language is not supported. Now my typing is garbled or incorrect.

Will Bolt eventually replace unifying receiver? Do you think whatever keyboard we have now will become obsolete by the new dongle? Users can comfortably say that their connections are always reliable and secure with Logi Bolt. Some users said that it works well with MX keys mini. Some users are disappointed as it is not compatible with old devices. What is Logitech Unifying receiver? So, essentially, we will look across our existing consumer portfolio and be very selective about which solutions we created as ‘for business’ solutions,” Mingori said of Logitech’s ambitions for expanding the Bolt lineup. “And then we’ll build off that as our foundational pillar for this portion of the portfolio. And we’ll expand into new solutions that are completely dedicated for B2B that you wouldn’t see in the consumer space at all — dedicated solutions based on vertical customization, like for health care, education, and other areas.” Note that some devices like the MX Master 3 come in two variants – one for business (Bolt version) and an advanced (Unifying version) device for non-business applications. This becomes important should you misplace or lose the MX Master USB receiver dongle. ConclusionLogi Bolt is a USB receiver dongle that can be used with Bolt wireless mouse and keyboard. It was officially released on October 15, 2021 and is the latest and newest USB receiver dongle from Logitech. Logitech unifying receiver has a larger ecosystem of Keyboard and Mouse products relative to the Bolt product line. Peripherals in the Bolt family are more expensive in general. To ensure you are purchasing the right receiver for your device, identify your receiver from below:

If you are looking for reliable, secure connectivity we suggest going with the Logitech Bolt products. On the other hand, if you’re looking for something cheaper with a wider range of product offering, go with the Logitech Unifying receiver products. To determine if your Logitech device is Unifying compatible, look for this Unifying logo on your device. Following the full release of Bolt, Logitech updated its Options app to configure Bolt peripherals, as well as introducing a Bolt applet which allows multiple devices to connect to one receiver and monitor battery levels in the peripherals. A Unifying receiver looks like the image below, and it does not work with products that are not Unifying compatible.You can use Bolt receiver with Flow-enabled Logi Bolt mouse to connect with two different computers for multi-computer workflows. This is a powerful feature that reduces the need for multiple keyboards – one for each laptop. For instance you can share one wireless Bolt keyboard and mouse combination across a work and home laptop for instance. Logitech Bolt Compatible Devices It's an advancement to meet the demands of enterprise," explained Logitech GM Joseph Mingori at a press briefing, "Unifying is on a separate protocol, it's not Bluetooth." Logitech Unifying is a proprietary 2.4 GHz radio frequency wireless protocol that was developed by Logitech. The Logi Bolt receiver is Logitech’s next-gen wireless technology that provides a secure and high-performance wireless connection between Logitech Bolt mouse, keyboard and computer. The above Logi Bolt products cannot be paired with other Logitech USB receivers. In other words, these keyboards and mouse cannot be used with either the Logitech nano receiver or the Logitech Unifying receiver.