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docs: documentation for Bolt pairing

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@ -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 some receivers can pair an unlimited number of times but others can only
pair a limited number of times. 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 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 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 with a Unifying logo on it. Receivers without the Unifying logo probably

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--- ---
**Solaar** is a Linux manager for many Logitech keyboards, mice, and trackpads **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. connect directly via a USB cable, or connect via Bluetooth.
Solaar does not work with peripherals from other companies. Solaar does not work with peripherals from other companies.
@ -61,18 +61,21 @@ Please report such experiences by creating an issue in
## Supported Devices ## 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. 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 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 can pair and unpair a Logitech device showing the Unifying logo
(Solaar's version of the [logo][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. 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 Solaar can pair some Logitech devices with Logitech Nano receivers but not all Logitech
devices can be paired with Nano receivers. devices can be paired with Nano receivers.
Logitech devices without a Unifying logo Logitech devices without a Unifying or Bolt logo
generally cannot be paired with Unifying receivers. generally cannot be paired with Unifying or Bolt receivers.
Solaar does not handle connecting or disconnecting via Bluetooth, Solaar does not handle connecting or disconnecting via Bluetooth,
which is done using the usual Bluetooth mechanisms. which is done using the usual Bluetooth mechanisms.

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@ -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 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. and the device is not already paired with another active receiver.
For multi-host devices first select the host position that you want. 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) ![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. confirm in the window that pops up.
A receiver with the Unifying logo should be able to pair with any device 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 not be able to pair a new device. In this case to pair a new device you
first need to unpair a device. first need to unpair a device.