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Add Bluetooth Connectivity to Your PC
The Plugable Bluetooth adapter adds the ability to connect Bluetooth devices to Windows PCs. This dual-mode adapter connects devices using Bluetooth Classic or Bluetooth Low Energy*. Works with 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows 7*, 8.x, 10, and 11.
Connect
Connect devices featuring Bluetooth technology that can be connected to your computer through the Plugable Bluetooth adapter include wireless Bluetooth headphones, Bluetooth speakers, Bluetooth mice, Bluetooth keyboards, Bluetooth game controllers, and much more. (See compatibility notes for details)
Range
As a certified Bluetooth Class 2 device, the Plugable Bluetooth adapter has been validated by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG) to connect up to 32 feet (10 meters) away.
Compact and Sturdy
The adapter's compact size and revised plastic casing means you can leave it in your laptop when you are on the go.
Getting The Best Range
Bluetooth is designed to be an energy-efficient wireless connection. As such, it is more susceptible to wireless interference than technologies like WiFi.
Under ideal conditions, the Plugable Bluetooth adapter is rated to connect to devices up to 32 feet (10 meters) away. However, there are many factors that can reduce this range and cause issues like audio delays, skips, and cutouts.
For the best possible experience, ensure that:
- The adapter is in a USB 2.0 port
- The adapter is plugged into the front or side of your PC
- There are no objects that break line-of-sight between the adapter and your devices. Including the computer itself
Compatibility Notes
Many devices require support for multiple profiles to fully pair and function. Software issues are the responsibility of:
- Windows Vista, 7, and 8.x—Broadcom for WIDCOMM software
- Windows 10 and 11—Microsoft for the Windows Bluetooth stack
- Linux—Open source projects such as the Linux Kernel, BlueZ, and Pulseaudio. Due to continued issues with the BlueZ project, we do not consider Linux to be supported at this time
* Bluetooth Low Energy requires Windows 8 or higher. Windows 7 does not support Bluetooth Low Energy. Some headphones and speakers with Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth 4.0 or above) may require using driver version 6.5.0.2000 which is available for download but is not included on the CD.
** Only connects mice and keyboards with Bluetooth as the wireless connection method. Mice and keyboards that include their own wireless adapter typically use a proprietary wireless connection that isn't compatible with Bluetooth. Additionally, newer Bluetooth mice and keyboards may require Windows 8 or later due to the lack of Bluetooth Low Energy support in Windows 7. Check compatibility details for your mouse or keyboard before purchase.
*** Connecting Bluetooth-enabled Xbox Wireless Controllers requires an up-to-date Windows 10 or 11 installation. Most other controllers require third-party software (not included), such as Steam, to work well with games installed on Windows. Using Steam is recommended for connecting a wide variety of controllers including PlayStation (Sixaxis, DualShock 3, DualShock 4, and DualSense), Nintendo (Wii Remote, Switch Pro Controller, Joy-Con), and 8BitDo controllers. Not recommended for use with the Steam Controller. PlayStation controllers require a USB cable for the pairing process. Plugable offers additional documentation for controller connectivity.
**** Windows Serial Port Profile (SPP) support is mostly available for devices rather than developers in Windows 8 and above. Microsoft recommends using RFCOMM instead of SPP in recent Windows versions.
Angel C.
Reviewed in Mexico on August 19, 2020
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Bonson
Reviewed in India on May 1, 2020
Good product. Plug and play for Linux devices
Client
Reviewed in France on February 6, 2020
Sur un PC avec Linux Ubuntu 19.10 on a juste à brancher le dongle Bluetooth, démarrer le PC et il est fonctionnel immédiatement, sans aucune installation de pilote. On ne peut pas faire plus simple.Par contre attention j'ai été victime d'un bug étrange. Si je connecte mon casque Bluetooth sur mon PC alors j'ai constaté que parfois, toutes les lectures Multimédia se bloquent. Donc concrètement, plus moyen de lire une vidéo ni d'écouter de la musique. Et c'est la même chose sur internet car la lecture des vidéos sur You Tube ne se lancent plus, et idem pour de la musique en streaming.Après une recherche sur internet, c'est un bug connu qui affecte aussi bien Linux que Windows. Donc ce dongle Bluetooth en particulier n'est pas responsable puisque le même blocage peut se produire avec un autre matériel.Une solution qui fonctionne chez moi : désactiver le Bluetooth sur le PC, puis le réactiver, et enfin reconnecter le casque. Et normalement la lecture du média audio ou vidéo va repartir.Dernière remarque : sur mon PC en W10 version 1909, ce dongle n'est pas Plug and Play contrairement à Linux. Donc j'ai été obligé d'aller télécharger le pilote sur le site de Plugable et de l'installer. C'est un peu décevant, d'autres dongle font mieux sur cet OS...
IlCliente
Reviewed in Italy on December 26, 2020
Risparmiatevi un mal di testa. Se cercate un dongle bluetooth senza dover essere "forzati" ad un pcie che comprende anche wifi, optate per questa marca. Davvero. Penso di aver provato qualcosa come 5 dongle diversi. Va bene tutto, interferenze, quello che volete. Ma io non ho avuto NESSUN problema con questo dongle. Gli altri non appena connettevo piu di un dispositivo (e alcuni erano anche protocollo 5.0), dopo qualche oretta cominciavano a dare problemi. E allora li comincia il: stacca-riattacca-riavvia-reinstalla i drivers-eccetera.Seriamente, è una di quelle sciocchezze che a furia di perderci tempo, ti rovina le giornate e di conseguenza la produttività a l'umore.Ottimo il servizio clienti e anche le accortezze sull'usare porte usb 2.0 invece che 3.0 per evitare interferenze. Si percepisce quanto sia importante ricevere un feedback positivo per plugable sull'utilizzo piuttosto che vendere il prodotto e basta come altri competitor. Assolutamente consigliato.
Eugene
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020
Simply put this device works great. It's Plug and Play, meaning you just plug it in and windows update provides the driver software. The Bluetooth connection is good for this Bluetooth 4.0 I can get some headphones to stay connected through several walls, and if anything does get disconnected it has no problem auto-reconnecting. Works great with newer Bluetooth 5.0 headphones too!The best part about this product so far has been the tech support. I bought this product about 4 years ago and had no issues, until a few months ago. Turns out it wasn't the this product, but some things I changed with the drivers. I am pretty tech savvy and did everything I could to fix the issue, but I couldn't figure it out. I reached out to Plugable, they ask for details and a debug report (which they show you how to do), then reply with detailed instructions specifically tailored to your specific issue. I was honestly blown away with the level of tech support they offer. Even their website is filled with information to help troubleshoot, down to specific brands and models of Bluetooth devices you might be using. The instructions tech support provided me fixed all my problems, even ones that weren't in my original request. They are also very clear instructions that even someone who has no tech knowledge or experience could do.The product works great, it's affordable, and if you run into any problems, I believe their tech support can fix them. With out a doubt the best tech support I've seen, and I've done tech support as a career for years.Pros-It just works-Good range-Stable Connection-the best tech support I've ever seen, even 4 years after the original purchase date.-affordableCons-I would buy a USB extension to keep the device away from any metal for the best connection and stability. I went a little extra and got a 6 foot cable so I could hang the adapter a foot from my ceiling. Not necessary but, all BT devices work best with direct line of sight.-Works best with USB 2.0 ports. Not much of a con because if your device only has USB C or USB 3.0 ports then it likely already has Bluetooth, but if you need a BT adapter, it still works best in a USB 2.0 port.
Yoda2003
Reviewed in Germany on July 18, 2018
Mein Computer hat von Haus aus kein Bluetooth, dennnoch wollte ich sowohl Bluetooth-Kopfhörer als auch eine -Soundbar nutzen können. Dieser Adapter eignet sich dafür hervorragend! Günstig, äußerst klein und macht seinen Job hervorragend. Installation war Plug n Play (unter Windows 10). Seit über einem Jahr verrichtet der Adapter nun seinen Dienst (beinahe täglich) absolut zuverlässig. Entgegen einiger Rezensionen kann ich die Reichweite nur ausdrücklich loben. Selbst in der Küche (zwei Räume weiter) kann ich problemlos Musik hören - ohne Einschränkungen. Und da sind ein paar Wände dazwischen!Ähnlich wie bei W-LAN-Adaptern kann es natürlich Probleme bereiten, wenn man den USB-Stick direkt ins Gehäuse hinten einsteckt. Je nachdem wie viel Störquellen in unmittelbarer Nähe sind, kann es zu deutlichen Einschränkungen kommen. Wer den Adapter in einen USB-Hub, Tastatur / Bildschirm etc. einsteckt sollte deutlich weniger Probleme haben. Ich hatte nie Verbindungsabbrüche oder ähnliche Störungen und würde den Adapter jederzeit wieder kaufen. Uneingeschränkge Empfehlung von mir.
M. K. Mcgregor
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2016
Adapter installed flawlessly. OK, it was a multistage install, but no real issues. My system is Windows 7 64-bit and did have a CSR v2.0 installed in it prior to this adapter. I expected some required uninstall, but as I usually try first and ask questions later, I just dropped it into a USB slot to see if MS could sort it out. Windows updated Installation happened and completed normally and I was able to pair a Bluetooth 4.0 headset (Bohm) without issue. There were some uninstalled parts of the driver when I examined the device in the Bluetooth list. Well, despite no installation errors per se, it did not appear as a sound playback device; due to the missing drivers not provided through Windows Update. So, I went to the Broadcom site, they make the chipset is this unit (you could also get them from the Pluggable support site) to get the latest drivers ([...]). They appear to support XP to Windows 10 and some Linux distros. Downloaded the small installer (boradcom, pluggable is the full 200MB at once) which proceeded to install a bunch of additional software (~200MB). It completed and All the device features now had drivers installing for them. Completed and no errors. Still no sound. This is resolved by simply entering the sound mixer on Windows (click the speaker in the lower right corner and select Mixer and finally use the dropdown under the Device column above the slider) and select your paired Bluetooth headset as the playback device. You can also this as the default playback device; check the control panel. After that it worked without issue. Other programs like games or Skype may also require you to set a new device as the playback or microphone device. That part is kind of a pain, but does allow a headset for Skype and speakers for normal windows playback.Range was not what I expected. I thought this was a type 1 with 100 meter (typical 20-30 meter) range. It appears to be a typical type 2 with 33 meter (typical 10 meter) range; and that with assumed clear line of sight. Site states 10 meter (33') range. I actually just read that ([...]and [...]). Granted I was testing in a house with one wall between me and the unit. Sound is very good. I noticed some clipping or click when I change volume in Windows, but that is not uncommon. Playback however is excellent within 20-30 feet. Beyond that it comes and goes in a house setting; your mileage will vary. I was able to go upstairs in my house (and not directly above) out to around 30' from the computer when I would get cutouts; more or less. Not all that I hoped (was hoping to walk the house, but this unit would not do that), but the installation ease, sound quality, and decent multi-room range make this a great buy if you need Bluetooth connectivity for a machine without it or one that does not support the newer 4.0 standard.Not sure if the microphone on my BT headset or the connectivity or sound generation of this adapter is not very good. Sound recorded on a Skype echo test was not good; muffled and not crisp at all. I'm not sure that I will be using it for more than listening at this point. I will do some real people tests and use different headsets and update later. Right now I'm "blaming" the headset.I will also try to do some more line of sight testing to see if the range improves at allGood unit so far, but I've only had it for about 1 hour and I'm listening to music and completed my installation and testing.You may have installation issues if you have previous or current Bluetooth driver installed. Checkout the Pluggable link above. There they also have a nice comprehensive FAQ that tries answer many installation issues. I did not use them, but I did look through them while downloading the drivers.Very good adapter. Highly recommended. I've tried many imported knockoffs, mostly BT 2.0, and this is by far the easiest and most complete install. Most have incomplete or failing drivers and provide limited functionality or poor and somewhat distorted sound quality.I have found another good vendor that does appear to care about the user. Getting tough to find these days.Installed in a second machine at work, again no problems following the same steps as above despite it being a radically different machine but still Windows 7 64-bit. I've ordered a second one!
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