Does this use a unifying receiver that allows me to use 1 dongle for both the keyboard as well as a mouse (such as a MX Master 3)? null

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Brock · Accepted Answer

I have a MX Master 3 and I don't believe you can share the bolt receiver from the keyboard with it. Or at least I haven't figured out how to do it. It's not much of an issue when using with my desktop with tons of USB ports, but it's an inconvenience when using with my laptop where I have to rely on Bluetooth pairing.

Answered by Brock 3 years ago

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Cherrero · Answer

Yes has new style dongle. Green label instead of orange which that indicates that it is a unifying dongle.

PowerNerd · Answer

The MX Mechanical uses the Bolt receiver which is different than the prior version.

Justin · Answer

Yes, I use the same dongle for both this keyboard and my MX Master 3. I believe any Logitech peripheral that uses Logitech Bolt can connect to the same dongle. The one the mouse came with I keep in a drawer since it's not needed, they're both connected to the one the keyboard came with.

Answered by Justin 3 years ago

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SpectreTech · Answer

It uses their newest standard called “Bolt”. Bolt replaces Unifying. The MX Master 3S also uses Bolt. The 3 and older use unifying.

Jcfep · Answer

The use of the dongle is optional. You can connect via bluetooth!

Alex · Answer

Yes, it comes with the new Logitech bolt receiver, you need to install the options + app to set it up to link to the same dongle.

ChanceV · Answer

No. The MX mechanical keyboard uses the bolt dongle and the MX Master 3 uses the older USB version. You can use Bluetooth for one or both.

wlouie · Answer

You can pair the MX Mechanical with MX Master 3S with one LogiBolt dongle.
MX Master 3 will need its own dongle unfortunately because it uses the old unifying USB dongle.

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You can use both a keyboard and a mouse on the same receiver, as long as they both work with a Unifying receiver. You also have to have Options+ downloaded from Logitech's website.

ctrclckws · Answer

This does NOT use a unifying receiver. It uses a new design called Logitech Bolt.
The Bolt receiver is compatible with the newer MX Master 3S mouse. Also the new Lift and Lift Left mouse.

You can also use Bluetooth connectivity.

It will connect to three devices at once.
For example,  one Bolt receiver and 2 Bluetooth connections.

“Does this use a unifying receiver that allows me to use 1 dongle for both the keyboard as well as a mouse (such as a MX Master 3)?”

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