LOGITECH Bolt USB Receiver

Product Information

Logi Bolt takes the latter approach, broadcasting a more robust, ‘louder’ signal that powers through ambient noise. It’s compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Linux, Chrome OS, and Android. From a backward compatibility standpoint, Logi Bolt wireless devices are able to communicate with Bluetooth Low Energy 4. ONE RECEIVER – 6 DEVICES - Connect up to 6 Logi Bolt wireless keyboards and mice to one computer with a single Logi Bolt receiver – and forget the hassle of multiple USB receivers. Mode - with additional Logitech security features designed to reduce vulnerability when devices are paired to a Logi Bolt USB receiver.

In Logitech’s white paper for the Bolt, it says that security mode 1, level 4 utilizes Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman P-256 (ECDH) and AES-CCM encryption. This is why Logitech has developed numerous keyboards and mice where functionality and security is a premium. The first is increased security for wireless peripheral connectivity with compatible Logitech mice and keyboards. If your Logitech wireless device did not come with a USB receiver, your wireless keyboard or mouse may have Bluetooth wireless connectivity or is Logi Bolt enabled. When paired with a Logi Bolt USB receiver, a keyboard and mouse uses a Secure Connections Only Mode.with up to 8x lower latency Test conducted by Logitech in controlled conditions comparing, all else the same, Logi Bolt USB receiver connection latency to competing wireless protocols. Connect up to 6 Logi Bolt wireless keyboards and mice to one computer with a single Logi Bolt receiver - and forget the hassle of multiple USB receivers. Logi Bolt products are pre-paired to their Logi Bolt USB receivers in the factory, so set-up is truly a plug-and-play experience - virtually eliminating any need for Help Desk support. Have it handy in case you need to replace the receiver that came with your Logi Bolt wireless device.

After being driven crazy, attempting to get this thing to work, I found a mention of the need to download the software on the Logitech site. Installation and recycling are available on large items (large kitchen appliances and TVs over 40”) and can be selected during the checkout process.

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. Compatible with: Windows ®, macOS, Linux ® Logi Bolt wireless devices’ basic functions will be supported without additional drivers in ChromeOS and most popular Linux distributions, ChromeOS ™ Logi Bolt wireless devices’ basic functions will be supported without additional drivers in ChromeOS and most popular Linux distributions. It’s engineered with Bluetooth security mode 1, level 4 (also known as Secure Connection Only mode), which is Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) compliant. Use this Logi Bolt USB receiver to make a secure, high performance wireless connection between your Logi Bolt wireless mouse, keyboard or combo, and your computer. End users want a choice of wireless connections and the IT department has to ensure that these are both reliable and secure.