Adding Bluetooth capabilities to your computer

Pt. 5 of 5 | 1:51 |

What is Bluetooth and how do I use it?

Friday September 24, 2010

There are ways to

add Bluetooth functionality

to a computer that doesn't have it by default. One way is to

install a Bluetooth module

, but another, much easier way is to buy a

Bluetooth dongle

. These tiny pieces of hardware are affordable and connect easily via USB so that your computer will be able to

connect to your Bluetooth devices

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Show Notes

- In this episode, we'll be showing you how to add Bluetooth capabilities to a computer that doesn't have it built in.

- There are modules that you can install within your computer, but that isn't the easiest way to do it for most people.

- There are dongles that give your computer Bluetooth connectivity and install through USB that you can find for under $20.

- You'll want to make sure that your product is compatible with Bluetooth 2.0 or higher to get the latest features.

- Also check for A2DP support, which is the high-quality music specification.

- Once you have your product, just insert it into a free USB port.

- Generally, these will install themselves or will come with a driver that you must install before using it.

- If you have any problems finding the Bluetooth controls, you should consult the manual that came with your device.

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