The Logitech MK710 is one of Logitech’s best long-battery-life keyboard and mouse combos. But the moment the tiny USB receiver goes missing, the keyboard and mouse stop working, leaving most people unsure whether they need to replace the entire set.
Good news: the MK710 is fully recoverable. You don’t need a new keyboard or mouse, and you definitely don’t need to buy the combo again. With the right replacement receiver and pairing method, your MK710 can be restored in minutes.
Here’s exactly what to do when your Logitech MK710 receiver is lost.
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🔍 What Receiver Does the MK710 Use?
The MK710 uses the Logitech Unifying Receiver.
This is the receiver with the orange six-point star logo.
It supports pairing multiple Logitech devices to one dongle.
✔ Compatible With:
- Logitech MK710 keyboard
- Logitech M705 mouse (included in the MK710 combo)
- Most Logitech Unifying keyboards and mice
✘ Not Compatible With:
- Logitech Bolt receiver (blue hexagon logo)
- Logitech non-Unifying “nano” receivers
- Generic Amazon USB receivers
If it doesn’t have the orange star, it will not work.
🟧 Option 1: Buy a Replacement Logitech Unifying Receiver
This is the official solution and gives the best reliability.
Many users buy a two-pack, because these tiny receivers disappear frequently.
🔧 How to Pair the MK710 Keyboard and Mouse to a New Receiver
To get your new receiver working, you must re-pair your devices.
Step-by-step pairing:
- Download the Logitech Unifying Software (Windows/macOS)
- Plug in the new receiver
- Open the software
- Click Pair New Device
- Turn your keyboard OFF and then ON
- Follow the on-screen instructions
- Repeat for the mouse (M705)
Pairing usually succeeds in seconds.
If pairing fails:
- Move the receiver to a USB 2.0 port (black port)
- Use a USB extension cable to bring the receiver closer
- Replace the batteries in keyboard and mouse
- Try pairing with Logitech Options+ instead
🟦 Option 2: Use a Receiver From Another Logitech Device
If you own another Logitech product that uses the Unifying Receiver, you can pair your MK710 to that receiver instead of buying a new one.
Examples of devices that use a Unifying Receiver:
- MX Master (Gen 1 & 2)
- M510, M705
- K350, K360, K400, K800
- Anywhere MX
- Most older wireless keyboards/mice
If the receiver has an orange star, it will work.
🟩 Option 3: Check If Your Receiver Is Still Paired on Another Computer
If the MK710 combo was used on a different PC or laptop:
- Plug in that PC
- Check if the keyboard/mouse work
- If yes → the receiver is still paired
- You can migrate that receiver to your new computer
This often saves people from buying a replacement.
🛑 Important: The MK710 Does NOT Support Bluetooth
Unlike newer Logitech models, the MK710:
- ❌ Cannot connect via Bluetooth
- ❌ Cannot connect without a receiver
- ❌ Cannot connect using the Bolt receiver
It must use a Unifying receiver to work.
🔋 Replace Batteries Before Pairing
Low battery levels can cause pairing failures.
Replace the batteries in:
- MK710 keyboard: 2x AA
- M705 mouse: 2x AA
Then retry pairing.
🧪 Test the MK710 on Another Computer
If pairing fails, plug the receiver into another computer.
This helps determine:
- Is the receiver bad?
- Is the software crashing?
- Is the device not entering pairing mode?
If it works on the second computer, your original PC has a software or driver issue.
🛠️ Driver Fix (If Windows Won’t Recognize the Receiver)
If Windows doesn’t detect the receiver:
- Open Device Manager
- Expand Mice and Keyboards
- Right-click and uninstall any Logitech HID entries
- Unplug receiver
- Restart computer
- Reconnect receiver
- Try pairing again
This resets Windows’ wireless input driver stack.
🧩 What About Buying a “Combo Receiver”?
Many users ask if they can buy a “MK710 combo receiver.”
Logitech does NOT sell combo-specific receivers.
The MK710 always pairs through a standard Unifying receiver, which works with countless Logitech products.
🎉 The Bottom Line
If your Logitech MK710 receiver is lost, the fix is simple:
✔ What you need:
- A Logitech Unifying Receiver (orange star)
✔ What to do:
- Pair both the keyboard and mouse using the Unifying Software
✔ What you should NOT do:
- Don’t buy a Bolt receiver
- Don’t buy a “nano receiver” without the orange star
- Don’t buy a new keyboard or combo — you don’t need it
The MK710 is extremely easy to recover.
With a $12 replacement receiver, it works like new again.
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