Startech.Com Usb Bluetooth 5.0 Adapter Dongle for Pc
£14.13
Price: £14.13
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WIRELESS CONNECTION TO YOUR DEVICES: This Class 2 compact USB Bluetooth 5.0 adapter connects to multiple devices at once and up to 33ft (10m). Add the functionality to a computer with this USB Bluetooth dongle or replace a broken built-in Bluetooth radio
CONNECT TO THE LATEST HARDWARE: Using this USB Bluetooth Adapter, you can easily connect a multitude of devices, such as keyboards, mice, cellphones, tablets, headphones, smartwatches, etc., with reliable data transfer, audio streaming, and data sync
BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE: This USB Bluetooth Receiver is compatible with all previous Bluetooth versions (1.0
4.0). Support for Bluetooth EDR and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) results in increased battery efficiency when used with EDR/BLE compatible devices
EASY INSTALLATION: This Bluetooth Dongle for PC is built around the RTL8761B chipset offering native support for PCs running the latest versions of Windows or Linux. This Bluetooth Adapter supports a variety of Bluetooth profiles (e.g., A2DP and PAN)
Customers say
Customers report that the Bluetooth adapter works flawlessly on Linux and out of the box. The device is easy to install, with one customer noting no driver installation is necessary. However, customers have mixed experiences with Bluetooth connectivity, with one reporting issues with devices randomly disconnecting.
Juk –
Works on Debian 12 after switching to Pipewire
Initially struggled with a “Bluetooth connect failed: br-connection-profile-unavailable” error, but after switching to Pipewire it works fine now on Debian 12.
Discerning –
Linux compatible, plug and play.
Plug and play. It just works. I use it with headphones and it works beautifully. Linux compatible
Mr Alan C Johnson –
Doesn’t work with Zorin 16.3. works with Zorin 17 and Windows 11
Didn’t work with Zorin 16.3 (Ubuntu based) even after installing Blueman. About to return but coincidentally my bluetooth on my wifi card failed (on another windows 11 computer), this worked great with windows 11. After upgrading my mum’s Zorin 16.3 to 17..it worked!
HotScot –
Linux compliant – But more!
Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant!I loaded up 2024 Linux Mint to an older laptop knowing the problems I faced. My command line familiarity is not good but that can be worked around. I bought a BT USB adapter as native BT on most laptops is a problem for Linux of any flavour. Predictably, and despite wrestling with various command line options, it didn’t work, or at least I couldn’t get it to work.Did some Googling and a user suggested this, claimed it worked ‘out the box’ (yea, heard that one before) so I ordered it. Took it out the box, plugged it in and it showed up as the original BT adapter. Darn it!Clicked it without much hope and my phone showed up immediately. Tried my ear buds – Connected. Second ear buds – Connected.Everything so far has been rock solid and range as good as my Macbook.If you need a Linux BT adapter, try these first. It will likely save a lot of time and heartache.
Jo –
Waste of Time and Money Avoid Product
I was hoping this would solve the whole issue with Linux and windows Bluetooth compatibility, as it claims that it supports Linux and windows. The Bluetooth USB drops off connection all the time and is not working on Linux and Windows at all, using a hands-free microphone via the dongle and it drop off is not good enough. This is by far the worst Bluetooth dongle I have ever bought, False advertising and not fit for purpose, these should be tested first.
t0rden –
Works, No Fuss
Small, No Annoying LED.Windows 10 immediately recognised and connection is seamless and easy via windows settings.Connections stay’s instant and strong around whole house.10/10
Scarsnbumble –
Works on Zorin OS 17
As none of my computers support Windows 11, I decided to try Linux, specifically Zorin OS 17.3, on an old Lenovo T440s Thinkpad laptop. This killed the bluetooth on the laptop and, after a fair bit of research I came across this BT adapter and it worked perfectly straight away with no set up. Just the job!
Softchew –
Works well
I purchased this to compensate for my geekom mini PC with the inbuilt bluetooth not working. Plugging it into a USB port, it was immediately successful and I now have Bluetooth working. This is via the Ubuntu Linux operating system. The range is good enough for me and I have uploaded photos from my Android Samsung phone and can play music through my Bluetooth speakers. A good cheap way to get Bluetooth.
David Pérez –
Lo mejor de estos aparatos es que no necesiten ni que recuerdes que existen y este cumple. Por supuesto, es plug & play en Windows, pero lo más interesante es que también lo es con Linux, al menos con kernel 6.8 y superior.
Surys –
Compatible avec Linux Mint 22
Wolfgang Aretz –
Für Menschen, deren PC leider (noch) nicht über einen internen Bluetooth-Anschluss verfügt, ist dieses Produkt ein zuverlässiger Helfer. Einfach einstecken und (zumindest bei mir) schwupps kann ich meinen Bluetooth-Kopfhörer benutzen.
Ryan S. –
Auto detected the device and I was able to immediately pair my keyboard and mouse combo.
ph2ct –
Reconnaissance directe par le système Linux Mint 21.3 sans avoir besoin d’installations de paquets supplémentaires.La portée est assez correcte.