Product ID: USBBT2EDR4
The USBBT2EDR4 Class 2 USB Bluetooth® 4.0 Adapter lets you add Bluetooth wireless capabilities to a laptop or desktop computer through USB, with support for transfer distances of up to 10m (33ft).
This Bluetooth adapter is based on the well-established Broadcom® 20702 chip, offering reliable throughput and Packet Loss Concealment (PLC) technology which reduces errors / dropped connections and improves audio performance.
Compliant with Bluetooth 4.0 LE +EDR , the USB Bluetooth adapter offers data transfer rates up to 3 Mbps and low power consumption. This Bluetooth Smart Ready transceiver is an effective way to connect to a rapidly growing list of the Bluetooth Smart peripherals on the market, including the latest Apple® and Android™ smartphones and tablets, headsets or monitoring equipment. Bluetooth v4.0 also integrates added security for all transfers using 128-bit AES encryption.
A conveniently portable device, this ultra-compact adapter is unobtrusive when connected to your laptop, so you won't have to remove it each time you store your laptop in a carrying case or bag. The adapter is also backward compatible with previous Bluetooth standards (v3.0, 2.x, and 1.x) to ensure connectivity with all of your Bluetooth devices.
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
---|---|---|
Connector(s) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | Bluetooth Class 2.0 |
USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 | ||
Environmental | Operating Temperature | -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) | |
Humidity | 0~90% RH | |
Hardware | Bus Type | USB 2.0 |
Industry Standards | Bluetooth v4.0, v2.1, EDR | |
Chipset ID | Broadcom - 20702 | |
Packaging Information | Package Height | 31 mm [1,2 in] |
Package Length | 14,5 cm [5,7 in] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 104 g [3,7 oz] | |
Package Width | 17,4 cm [6,9 in] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 3 Mbps |
Max Distance | 10 m / 33 ft | |
Frequency | 2.4GHz ~ 2.4835GHz | |
Modulation | GFSK, 8DPSK | |
Physical Characteristics | Weight of Product | 0 g [0,0 oz] |
Color | Black | |
Material | Plastic | |
Product Length | 19 mm [0,7 in] | |
Product Width | 15 mm [0,6 in] | |
Product Height | 6 mm [0,2 in] | |
Power | Power Source | USB-Powered |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003 macOS 10.8 to 10.15, 11.0 |
Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | Available USB port |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | USB Bluetooth Adapter |
Driver CD | ||
Instruction Manual |
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Live Chat (opens in new window)To pair a Bluetooth device to your computer, complete the following:
Note: These instructions require that your Bluetooth device's drivers are already installed, that the Bluetooth interface is enabled, and it is in Discovery mode. For instructions on how to do so, refer to your Bluetooth device’s manual.
Windows
Note: A pairing code may be required for your Bluetooth device. If this is the case, a pairing code request may appear on the screen. Make sure that this code matches the code on your device and click Yes. You may also need to confirm this code on your device.
Your device should now be paired to the computer.
Mac OS X
Note: A pairing code may be required for your Bluetooth device. If this is the case, a pairing code request may appear on the screen. Make sure that this code matches the code on your device and click Yes. You may also need to confirm this code on your device.
Your device should now be paired to the computer.
Before you install drivers and software for the device, make sure that your operating system is current (for example, the most recent service pack is installed).
Note: Windows usually saves the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads).
Note: If the Run as Administrator option is not available, you might be attempting to run the installer from within the zipped file. Extract the files using the instructions in Step 2.
The drivers for this device are native to Windows® 8.1 and 10. Connect your Bluetooth device to your computer and Windows will automatically install the drivers.
If the drivers do not automatically install, or your device does not function as it should, you can install the latest drivers from StarTech.com. To do so, refer to the following FAQ: www.startech.com/faq/bluetooth-adapters-install-windows-78.
If the USB device does not work after your computer has been in extended hibernation, it is likely that Windows has automatically turned off the USB Root hub to save power.
The steps below outline how to configure the USB root hub to stay on during hibernation, to prevent this from happening.
Windows 10 / 8
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows 7 / Vista
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows XP
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
When you troubleshoot issues with a Bluetooth adapter, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following are not the source of the issue:
It’s important to make sure that the operating system that is being used with the Bluetooth adapter is supported by the device. You can be check which operating systems a device supports on the StarTech.com product page, under the Technical Specifications tab for the device.
The most up-to-date drivers and software should be used with the Bluetooth adapter. These are found on the StarTech.com website on the product page, under the Support tab.
It is important to be aware of the range of the Bluetooth adapter, and the distance to the Bluetooth device that pairing is being attempted with. The range of the adapter can also be viewed under the Technical Specifications tab for the device.
If the source of the issue has still not been found, these can be investigated:
If the Bluetooth adapter is not being detected by the computer while connected to your computer, refer to the following FAQs, based on your operating system:
If you encounter issues pairing with a Bluetooth device, another device should be tested (if possible).
If the adapter is not functional in the first USB port on the first computer system that is used, additional ports and an additional computer system should be tried.
If you have a second Bluetooth adapter, you should test with it as well.
To confirm that Windows detects your USB device, complete the following:
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
Bluetooth Class
Bluetooth classes define a Bluetooth device’s maximum power output; the higher a device’s output power, the longer the maximum range. The below table outlines the average power output and range of the four Bluetooth classes:
Class |
Average power |
Average range |
1 |
100 mW |
~100m |
2 |
2.5 mW |
~10 m |
3 |
1 mW |
~1 m |
4 |
0.5 mW |
~0.5 m |
A device's maximum range can also depend on environmental factors, such as physical obstructions between the two Bluetooth devices.
In order to achieve the maximum range defined by a Bluetooth class, both devices must support the same class. For example, if you wish to communicate at a 100m range, both Bluetooth devices will need to be class 1 devices. If one of the devices is class 2, both devices will operate at the range of class 2.
Bluetooth Profile
Bluetooth profiles are additional protocols that that more clearly define the Bluetooth standard for very specific uses. Profiles define exactly how Bluetooth technology is used in specific situations.
Some examples of Bluetooth profiles are Serial Port Profile (SPP), Human Interface Device (HID), Hands-Free Profile (HFP), and Headset Profile (HSP).
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