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as of 04/24/2024 (Details)
Designed for maximum compatibility, small size, and low power, this Plugable adapter upgrades Windows and Linux PCs with the latest Bluetooth 4.0 support. The adapter is a compact USB Class 2 Low Energy Bluetooth Adapter with LED. It works with other Bluetooth devices within approximately 10m (30 foot) radius, depending on environmental factors, with transfer rates up to 3 Mbps. The adapter offers the market leading Broadcom BCM20702 chipset and backwards compatibility with classic Bluetooth (1.x and 2.x) devices. It offers the option of the Broadcom (WIDCOMM) software driver stack, for cases when the built-in Windows drivers do not provide all desired Bluetooth functionality.Supported Operating Systems Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (with included Broadcom drivers) Windows 8 - 10 (with built-in drivers; Broadcom drivers not needed for most common profiles) Linux kernels 3.0.34 and higher, with open source stack (may have limited functionality vs Windows, some Linux distributions need additional manual configuration)Does NOT support MAC OS X or ARM-based Windows RT computers.Does NOT support adding Bluetooth functionality to home theater or automotive systems.Supported Bluetooth DevicesWireless Bluetooth keyboards, mice, headsets, speakers, printers, modems, serial devices, phones, and moreSupported Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, ATT, AVRCP, GAVDP, GATT, HCRP, HFP, HID, HID over GATT, OPP, PAN, SPP, and more (Note: Some profiles may require installation of included Broadcom Bluetooth driver stack or built-in Windows 8 - 10 stack)
Technical Details
- Improves Bluetooth support for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP or Linux PCs
- Extremely compact USB adapter. Safe to leave in for laptop travel. Low power.
- Supports Bluetooth keyboards, mice, headsets, and more (with Microsoft built-in drivers)
- Supports Bluetooth stereo headsets and more with built-in Windows 10 and 8 drivers or using the included Broadcom drivers for Windows 7 and earlier
- Specifically works with Microsoft's new Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy support in Windows 8 and later. Does not add Bluetooth Low Energy capability to Windows versions that don't have it.