Logitech 956-000007 Logi Bolt USB Receiver

The Logitech Logi Bolt USB Receiver (956-000007) is a nano-form-factor USB 2.0 dongle that implements Logitech's second-generation proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless protocol. Where the older Unifying standard relied on relatively simple frequency sharing, Logi Bolt adds AES-128 encryption and adaptive frequency hopping — the same security architecture used in Bluetooth LE — without the latency penalty. In practical terms, this means the receiver maintains a stable, low-latency connection at up to 10 meters even when surrounded by dense 802.11 Wi-Fi traffic and dozens of other 2.4 GHz devices, which is the real-world condition in most open-plan offices.

The receiver is designed for users managing multi-device wireless setups on a single machine — up to six Logi Bolt keyboards and mice on one dongle, managed through Logitech Options+. It also serves as a backup or second-computer receiver for Logi Bolt Flow mouse users, who need a receiver on each host machine to enable cross-computer cursor movement. OS compatibility spans Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. The nano profile means it can remain permanently installed in a laptop's USB-A port with negligible snag risk, which matters for users who commute between workspaces without wanting to carry peripherals.