diff --git a/docs/capabilities.md b/docs/capabilities.md index 25e64198..153e4091 100644 --- a/docs/capabilities.md +++ b/docs/capabilities.md @@ -61,6 +61,9 @@ previously paired to the receiver. These receivers cannot unpair. Further, some receivers can pair an unlimited number of times but others can only pair a limited number of times. +Bolt receivers add an authentication phase to pairing, +where the user has type a passcode or click some buttons to authenticate the device. + Only some connections between receivers and devices are possible. In should be possible to connect any device with a Unifying logo on it to any receiver with a Unifying logo on it. Receivers without the Unifying logo probably diff --git a/docs/index.md b/docs/index.md index e805e188..fd384eef 100644 --- a/docs/index.md +++ b/docs/index.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ layout: default --- **Solaar** is a Linux manager for many Logitech keyboards, mice, and trackpads -that connect wirelessly to a USB [Unifying][unifying], Lightspeed, or Nano receiver, +that connect wirelessly to a USB [Unifying][unifying], Bolt, Lightspeed, or Nano receiver, connect directly via a USB cable, or connect via Bluetooth. Solaar does not work with peripherals from other companies. @@ -61,18 +61,21 @@ Please report such experiences by creating an issue in ## Supported Devices -Solaar will detect all devices paired with supported Unifying, Lightspeed, or Nano +Solaar will detect all devices paired with supported Unifying, Bolt, Lightspeed, or Nano receivers, and at the very least display some basic information about them. Solaar will detect some Logitech devices that connect via a USB cable or Bluetooth. Solaar can pair and unpair a Logitech device showing the Unifying logo (Solaar's version of the [logo][logo]) -with any Unifying receiver and +with any Unifying receiver, +and pair and unpair a Logitech device showing the Bolt logo +with any Bolt receiver, +and can pair and unpair Lightspeed devices with Lightspeed receivers for the same model. Solaar can pair some Logitech devices with Logitech Nano receivers but not all Logitech devices can be paired with Nano receivers. -Logitech devices without a Unifying logo -generally cannot be paired with Unifying receivers. +Logitech devices without a Unifying or Bolt logo +generally cannot be paired with Unifying or Bolt receivers. Solaar does not handle connecting or disconnecting via Bluetooth, which is done using the usual Bluetooth mechanisms. diff --git a/docs/usage.md b/docs/usage.md index d11b5c9f..188bd675 100644 --- a/docs/usage.md +++ b/docs/usage.md @@ -52,7 +52,10 @@ clicking on the “Pair new device” button. Then turn on the device and it should pair with the receiver if that is possible and the device is not already paired with another active receiver. For multi-host devices first select the host position that you want. -Some Lightspeed devices may pair by pressing a special pairing button. +Bolt devices and some Lightspeed devices pair by pressing a special pairing button. +To pair with a Bolt receiver you have to type a passcode followed by enter +or click the left and right buttons in the correct sequence followed by +clicking both buttons simultaneously. ![Solaar-main-window-receiver](Solaar-main-window-receiver.png) @@ -61,7 +64,10 @@ unpairing. To unpair the device, just click on the “Unpair” button and confirm in the window that pops up. A receiver with the Unifying logo should be able to pair with any device -with the Unifying logo. If there are no open pairing slots, however, you will +with the Unifying logo +and a receiver with the Bolt logo should be able to pair with any device +with the Bolt logo. +If there are no open pairing slots, however, you will not be able to pair a new device. In this case to pair a new device you first need to unpair a device.