diff --git a/drivers/hid/hid-logitech-dj.c b/drivers/hid/hid-logitech-dj.c
index 9500f2f3f8fe..bf647ef18086 100644
--- a/drivers/hid/hid-logitech-dj.c
+++ b/drivers/hid/hid-logitech-dj.c
@@ -803,6 +803,9 @@ static int logi_dj_probe(struct hid_device *hdev,
 		goto llopen_failed;
 	}
 
+	/* Allow incoming packets to arrive: */
+	hid_device_io_start(hdev);
+
 	retval = logi_dj_recv_query_paired_devices(djrcv_dev);
 	if (retval < 0) {
 		dev_err(&hdev->dev, "%s:logi_dj_recv_query_paired_devices "