Can You Use a Logitech K330 Without the Dongle?
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Short answer: no. The Logitech K330 is the keyboard from the Logitech Wireless Combo MK330. It has no Bluetooth, so it can only connect through a Logitech USB receiver. The combo ships with a Unifying receiver, which means a lost or broken dongle is easy to replace: buy a new Unifying receiver and pair the keyboard (and the mouse) to it.
What the K330 can and can't do
| Option | Works with K330? |
|---|---|
| Original MK330 Unifying receiver | Yes |
| Any replacement Unifying receiver (orange star logo) | Yes, after pairing |
| Unifying receiver from another Logitech mouse or keyboard | Yes, after pairing (up to six devices per receiver) |
| Logi Bolt receiver | No, Bolt and Unifying aren't compatible |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB cable | No |
Some guides describe a "Bluetooth connect button" or a touchpad on the K330. Neither exists on this keyboard; those steps belong to other Logitech models.
How to pair the K330 to a replacement receiver
- Plug the Unifying receiver into a USB port on your PC or Mac.
- Install Logi Options+ (Logitech's current software) or the older Logitech Unifying Software, which still works but is no longer maintained by Logitech. On Linux, use Solaar.
- Start pairing (Unifying Software: click Next; Logi Options+: add a device and pick the Unifying receiver option).
- Switch the keyboard off and on when prompted, then type in the test box to confirm.
- Repeat for the MK330 mouse so both run on the one receiver.
Not connecting? Quick checks
- Put in fresh batteries and check the power switch.
- Use a USB port directly on the computer, not an unpowered hub.
- Keep the keyboard close to the receiver while pairing.
- Move the receiver away from USB 3.0 ports and Wi-Fi routers if keystrokes lag or drop.
- Still stuck? Logitech's support site lists the K330/MK330 and can confirm the right receiver for your model.
If you want a keyboard with no receiver
If you're trying to connect to a tablet, phone or smart TV without USB, choose a Bluetooth keyboard instead, such as Logitech's K380 or Pebble Keys 2 K380s. Note that the popular K400 and K400 Plus also use a Unifying receiver, not Bluetooth. Our guide on how to connect a wireless keyboard walks through Bluetooth pairing.
FAQ
Does the Logitech K330 have Bluetooth?
No. It only connects through a Logitech Unifying receiver.
Can I buy just the receiver?
Yes. Logitech Unifying receivers are sold on their own; make sure the listing shows the orange Unifying logo and not "Logi Bolt".
Can I switch the K330 between several computers?
Not with a button. The K330 pairs with one receiver at a time; to use it on another computer, move the receiver or pair the keyboard to a different Unifying receiver.