To connect Logitech keyboard to different receiver, you must first identify whether your keyboard uses Unifying (orange star logo) or Logi Bolt (Bolt logo) technology, as these are incompatible. Only a matching receiver type will work, so check the logo on your keyboard before proceeding.
Before you start: Unifying vs. Logi Bolt receivers
Logitech wireless keyboards use one of two incompatible wireless technologies: Unifying or Logi Bolt. A Unifying device (identifiable by an orange star logo) only works with a Unifying receiver. A Logi Bolt device (identifiable by a Bolt logo) only works with a Logi Bolt receiver. The two protocols are not cross-compatible, so using the wrong receiver will not establish a connection. Check the logo on the bottom or back of your keyboard to determine which type you have before purchasing a replacement receiver or attempting to pair.
How to connect a Logitech Unifying keyboard to a different receiver
If your keyboard has the orange star Unifying logo, follow these steps to pair it with a different Unifying receiver. This process uses Logi Options+ software, which is the recommended tool for Unifying devices, the standalone Logitech Unifying Software is no longer supported. A single Unifying receiver can connect up to six compatible devices.
- Plug the Unifying receiver into an available USB port on your computer.
- Download and install Logi Options+ on your computer (available for Windows 10 or later and macOS 12 or later). This is how you install the Logitech Unifying Software.
- Open Logi Options+ and select "Add Devices."
- Choose "Unifying Receiver" from the options.
- Turn on your keyboard and follow the on-screen prompts to confirm pairing.
Once the pairing completes, your keyboard will work with the new receiver. If you need to connect keyboard to a different Unifying receiver in the future, repeat these steps.
How to connect a Logi Bolt keyboard to a different receiver
For keyboards with the Bolt logo, pairing requires a Logi Bolt receiver and the Logi Options+ app. The Easy-Switch key on your keyboard controls which paired device is active. A single Logi Bolt receiver can connect up to six Logi Bolt devices.
- Plug the Logi Bolt receiver into your computer.
- Download and install Logi Options+ if you haven't already.
- Open Logi Options+ and click "ADD DEVICE."
- Select "Logi Bolt Receiver."
- Short press the Easy-Switch channel key on your keyboard, then long press the same key until its LED blinks rapidly to enter pairing mode.
- When Logi Options+ detects your keyboard, press "CONNECT."
- Enter the verification numbers shown on the app using your keyboard, then press Enter.
Your Logi Bolt keyboard is now paired. For ChromeOS users, a dedicated Web App tool is also available if you need to connect Logitech wireless keyboard without receiver pairing software.
What if I lost my original receiver?
If you have lost your original receiver, you can purchase a new, compatible Unifying or Logi Bolt receiver separately. For those searching for lost wireless keyboard USB solutions, buying a matching replacement receiver is the most reliable option. Once you have the new receiver, simply follow the pairing steps above for your keyboard type, Unifying or Logi Bolt. The same Logi Options+ software handles both protocols, so you only need one tool to manage all your Logitech wireless devices.
