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Što je Bluetooth jednostavnim riječima?

Bluetooth je bežični oblik radijske komunikacije dizajniran za prijenos podataka na kratkim udaljenostima, između različitih vrsta uređaja. Bluetooth koristi istu radnu radijsku frekvenciju od 2,4 GHz kao i standardi Wi-Fi 802.11b i 802.11g, ali za to treba puno manje energije. Jednostavnim riječima, Bluetooth bežična komunikacija ima mali domet, spore brzine prijenosa podataka, ali i nisku potrošnju energije.

Koje vrste Bluetootha postoje?

Postoje četiri glavne vrste Bluetooth radija: od klase 1^{(Class 1)} do klase 4^{(Class 4)} :

1. ^{(Class 1 )}Bluetooth klase 1 koristi se u industrijskim okruženjima. Omogućuje domet do 100 metara (328 stopa), ali koristi prilično malo električne energije - 100 mW.
2. ^{(Class 2 )}Bluetooth klase 2 je najčešći, osobito u mobilnim uređajima, jer koristi samo 2,5 mW snage i pruža domet do 10 metara (33 stope).
3. Klasa 3^{(Class 3 )} koristi 1 mW snage i pruža domet od samo 1 metar (3,3 stope).
4. Klasa 4^{(Class 4 )} može koristiti najviše 0,5 mW snage i ima domet manji od 0,5 metara (1,64 stope).

Na kojim se uređajima koristi Bluetooth?

Bluetooth tehnologija se koristi u mnogim različitim vrstama uređaja. Neki od uređaja koji imaju Bluetooth radio čipove nisu ni blizu onoga što bismo mislili da imaju Bluetooth^{(Bluetooth-enabled)} .

Među mnogim drugim vrstama uređaja, Bluetooth^(Bluetooth) možete pronaći u:

• Pametni telefoni^{(Smartphones)} – Najčešća upotreba Bluetootha^(Bluetooth) je omogućavanje pametnim telefonima da međusobno komuniciraju, s računalima i drugim uređajima kao što su slušalice ili prijenosni zvučnici.
• Prijenosna i tabletna računala^{(Laptops and tablets)} – mnoga tableta i prijenosna računala također imaju Bluetooth radio čipove. Možete ih koristiti za povezivanje mobilnih tipkovnica, miševa, bežičnih slušalica i drugih naprava.
• Igraće konzole^{(Gaming consoles)} - Bluetooth se također može naći na igraćim konzolama. Na primjer, Nintendo Wii i Sony PlayStation kontroleri povezani su s odgovarajućim konzolama putem Bluetootha^(Bluetooth) .
• Ostali uređaji^{(Other devices)} - Bluetooth također mogu koristiti bežični sustavi za kućnu zabavu, audio sustavi automobila, osobni zdravstveni uređaji kao što su monitori otkucaja srca ili Nike+ cipele za vježbanje, a popis se nastavlja.

Bluetooth ilustracija

Koje verzije Bluetooth standarda postoje?

Bluetooth specifikacije mijenjaju se tijekom vremena, dobivaju nove snage i značajke te se prilagođavaju modernim zahtjevima. Međutim, verzije Bluetootha^(Bluetooth) formalizirane su u standarde koje je stvorila Bluetooth Special Interest Group ( SIG ), savez sastavljen od preko 30.000 tvrtki širom svijeta o čemu ćemo raspravljati kasnije u ovom članku. Trenutno postoji pet glavnih verzija Bluetootha :^(Bluetooth)

1. Bluetooth 1 - u početku je imao mnogo problema, ali su kasnije iteracije, Bluetooth 1.1 i Bluetooth 1.2 , riješile mnoge od njih. Najbrža brzina prijenosa podataka koju ste s njim mogli postići bila je 721 kbit/s.
2. Bluetooth 2 - objavljen je 2004. i bio je sposoban za prijenos podataka do 2,1 Mbit/s . 26. srpnja^{(July 26)} 2007. pojavio se Bluetooth 2.1 , koji je imao bolju sigurnost i nudio vrhunsko iskustvo uparivanja.
3. Bluetooth 3 – lansiran je 21. travnja^{(April 21)} 2009. i obećavao je teorijske brzine prijenosa podataka do 24 Mbit/s . Bluetooth 3 se i danas nalazi na nekim jeftinijim pametnim telefonima i Bluetooth uređajima.
4. Bluetooth 4 - najčešći Bluetooth standard koji se koristi u današnjim uređajima je Bluetooth 4.0. To je poboljšanje u odnosu na Bluetooth 3.0 , pruža manju potrošnju energije uz zadržavanje iste brzine prijenosa. Usvojen je 30. lipnja^{(June 30)} 2010. Danas većina uređaja na tržištu još uvijek koristi ovu verziju ili jedno od sljedećih ažuriranja: Bluetooth 4.1 ili Bluetooth 4.2 . Bluetooth 4.1 izašao je 4. prosinca ^2013. Dodao je podršku za suživot za 4G LTE , što je značilo da Bluetooth prijenosi više ne ometaju druge bežične tehnologije.Bluetooth 4.2 objavljen je 2. prosinca ^2014. i dolazi s novim značajkama dizajniranim uglavnom za Internet stvari^{(Internet of Things)} , kao što su poboljšana sigurnost i internetska povezanost (pametni senzori ili uređaji koji koriste Bluetooth 4.2 mogu slati i primati podatke putem interneta).
5. Bluetooth 5 - najnoviji Bluetooth standard do danas. Bluetooth 5 objavljen je 16. lipnja^{(June 16)} 2016. i, baš kao i Bluetooth 4.2 , fokusira se uglavnom na dodavanje novih značajki dizajniranih za Internet stvari^{(Internet of Things)} . Povrh toga, također čini da Bluetooth veze troše manje energije, a istovremeno poboljšavaju njihovu brzinu i proširuju njihov domet. Uređaji s Bluetooth 5 teoretski mogu prenositi podatke brzinom do 2 Mbps u rafalima i na udaljenosti do 800 stopa (240 metara). Ažuriranja za Bluetooth 5.1 i 5.2^{(Bluetooth 5.1 and 5.2)} također su objavljena u siječnju^(January) i prosincu 2019^{(December 2019)}, odnosno dodavanje novih značajki kao što su brže uspostavljanje veze i LE Audio ( Low Energy Audio ).

Koja je razlika između Wi-Fi i Bluetooth ?

I Wi-Fi i Bluetooth načini su bežičnog prijenosa podataka. Međutim, razlike između njih su značajne:

• Bluetooth je dizajniran da omogući uređajima bežičnu komunikaciju na kratkim udaljenostima (oko 10 metara). Nasuprot tome, Wi-Fi omogućuje mnogo širi domet (desetke do stotine metara).
• Broj uređaja koji se mogu povezati putem Bluetootha^(Bluetooth) istovremeno je ograničen. Wi-Fi omogućuje puno veći broj istovremeno povezanih uređaja.
• Dva uređaja se mogu povezati putem Bluetootha^(Bluetooth) izravno, na jednostavan način. Kada je u pitanju Wi-Fi , obično vam je potreban treći uređaj, poput bežičnog usmjerivača ili bežične pristupne točke, da učinite isto.
• Bluetooth zahtijeva samo malu količinu energije za rad. Dodatne prednosti Wi-Fi-ja^(Wi-Fi) , kao što su veća pokrivenost i brzina prijenosa podataka, pretvaraju se u mnogo veću potrošnju energije.
• Bluetooth sigurnosni protokoli nisu tako napredni kao oni dostupni na Wi-Fi .

Koji su nedostaci Bluetootha^(Bluetooth) ?

Vjerojatno ste do sada shvatili da je Bluetooth oblik bežične komunikacije između uređaja i njegova upotreba ima neke nedostatke. Evo najistaknutijih:

• Bluetooth omogućuje samo komunikaciju kratkog dometa između uređaja
• Propusnost koju nude Bluetooth veze je niska
• Sigurnost Bluetootha^(Bluetooth) nije velika, a Wi-Fi je puno sigurniji
• Bluetooth veze ponekad mogu ispasti bez očitog razloga
• Različite verzije Bluetootha^(Bluetooth) možda neće biti kompatibilne jedna s drugom (na primjer, uređaj s Bluetooth 5 možda se neće moći povezati s Bluetooth 3 uređajem)

Treba li Bluetooth ostati uključen cijelo vrijeme?

Odgovor na ovo pitanje je, po našem mišljenju, mješovit. Sve ovisi o tome hoćete li ostaviti Bluetooth trajno uključen na uređaju koji je uključen u strujnu utičnicu ili na uređaju koji radi na bateriju. Zašto je to? Pa, sve dok je Bluetooth omogućen na vašem uređaju, on kontinuirano traži druge dostupne uređaje s omogućenim Bluetoothom^(Bluetooth) za povezivanje. To znači da Bluetooth čip u vašem uređaju trajno crpi električnu energiju za rad. Ako je vaš uređaj uključen u električnu utičnicu, to nije problem. Međutim, ako držite Bluetooth aktivnim na uređaju koji se napaja baterijama, kao što je pametni telefon ili tablet, on će vam malo brže isprazniti bateriju.

Nadalje, Bluetooth se ne ističe u pogledu sigurnosti, a svaki trenutak kada ga držite uključen znači da ste u opasnosti od hakiranja. Zaključno, ne preporučujemo da Bluetooth bude stalno uključen. Ako ga trenutno ne koristite, bilo bi bolje da isključite Bluetooth .

Ima li moje računalo Bluetooth?

Pitate^(Are) se ima li vaše računalo Bluetooth ili ne? Doznati je lako, a postoji više od jednog načina za to:

Brza metoda za provjeru ima li vaše računalo Bluetooth je pokušaj da ga omogućite. U sustavu Windows 10^{(Windows 10)} to možete učiniti brzo iz Akcijskog centra^{(Action Center)} ili aplikacije Postavke^(Settings) . Obuhvatili smo sve korake u ovom vodiču: Kako uključiti Bluetooth u sustavu Windows 10: 5 načina^{(How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10: 5 ways)} . Ako na svom računalu pronađete postavke predstavljene u ovom vodiču, to znači da imate Bluetooth na njemu.

Alternativna metoda za provjeru ima li vaše računalo Bluetooth je provjera je li takav čip naveden u Upravitelju uređaja^{(Device Manager)} . Otvorite Upravitelj uređaja^{(Open Device Manager)} i potražite unos pod nazivom Bluetooth . Ako ga pronađete, znači da vaše računalo ima Bluetooth .

Bluetooth čip naveden u Upravitelju uređaja^{(Device Manager)} u sustavu Windows 10^{(Windows 10)}

Kako dobiti Bluetooth na računalu?

Bluetooth je uključen u gotovo svaki pametni telefon i tablet. Također se nalazi na većini modernih prijenosnih računala. Međutim, na stolnim računalima Bluetooth čipovi nisu tako uobičajeni. Želite li znati kako dobiti Bluetooth na računalu? Je li^(Did) vas učitelj pitao nešto poput "opišite tri načina na koja računalo može omogućiti Bluetooth ?". 🙂 Evo svih odgovora:

Ako vaše računalo ili uređaj nema Bluetooth , možete ga omogućiti Bluetooth na jedan od sljedećih načina:

• Kupite Bluetooth USB adapter i priključite ga u slobodni USB priključak na vašem računalu ili uređaju
• Obično su Bluetooth čipovi ugrađeni u Wi-Fi PCI kartice, tako da možete kupiti bežičnu adaptersku karticu i montirati je na stolno ili prijenosno računalo.
• Iako rijetkost ovih dana, možete kupiti i Wi-Fi + Bluetooth ExpressCard modul koji možete montirati na neka starija prijenosna računala ako podržavaju takve module.

Od sve tri opcije za stvaranje PC -a s omogućenim Bluetoothom^{(Bluetooth-enabled)} , najčešći način je korištenje Bluetooth USB adaptera. Takvi adapteri se mogu naći u gotovo svakoj trgovini tehničkim proizvodima, uključujući Amazon .

Bluetooth USB adapter za računala

Kada kupujete Bluetooth USB ključ, obratite pozornost na verziju Bluetootha^(Bluetooth) koju podržava. Trebali biste nabaviti onaj koji radi s najmanje Bluetooth 4 , po mogućnosti Bluetooth 5 . Jeftiniji USB adapteri pružaju podršku samo za Bluetooth verziju 3 ili čak 2.1, a ne za novije verzije. Skuplji adapteri obično pružaju podršku za najnovije verzije.

Evo nekoliko preporuka za početak traženja Bluetooth USB adaptera: TP-Link USB Bluetooth adapter za računalo (UB400)^{(TP-Link USB Bluetooth Adapter for PC(UB400))} i ASUS USB-BT500 Bluetooth 5.0 USB adapter .

Instaliranje takvih uređaja općenito je plug-and-play iskustvo. Windows detektira Bluetooth USB adapter i automatski instalira njegove upravljačke programe. Zatim možete početi koristiti uređaj.

Windows 10 instalirao je Bluetooth adapter

Ako se to ne dogodi, trebate potražiti instalacijski disk u paketu s uređajem ili potražiti upravljačke programe na web-mjestu proizvođača.

Nakon što je Bluetooth instaliran i radi na vašem računalu, trebali biste vidjeti njegovu plavu ikonu u području obavijesti na programskoj traci. Bluetooth bi također trebao postati dostupan u brzim radnjama^{(Quick actions)} i aplikaciji Postavke^(Settings) .

Bluetooth ikona prikazana na programskoj traci sustava Windows 10^{(Windows 10)}

Ako ga nema, instalacija nije izvedena ispravno ili nemate Bluetooth uređaj.

Želite li saznati više o tome što je Bluetooth i kako ga koristiti (dalje čitanje)?

Na našoj web stranici imamo nekoliko vodiča kako biste saznali više o Bluetoothu^(Bluetooth) i kako koristiti ovu tehnologiju za prijenos podataka između uređaja. Možete doći izravno do njih pomoću ovih poveznica:

• Kako spojiti Bluetooth uređaje na Windows 10 (miš, tipkovnica, slušalice, zvučnik itd.)^{(How to connect Bluetooth devices to Windows 10 (mouse, keyboard, headset, speaker, etc.))}
• 3 načina za uključivanje Bluetootha na Androidu (uključujući Samsung uređaje)^{(3 ways to turn on Bluetooth on Android (including Samsung devices))}
• Kako se povezati i upravljati Bluetooth uređajima na Androidu^{(How to connect and manage Bluetooth devices in Android)}
• 3 načina uključivanja i isključivanja Bluetootha na iPhoneu ili iPadu^{(3 ways to turn Bluetooth on and off on an iPhone or an iPad)}
• Kako povezati Bluetooth uređaje s vašim iPhoneom ili iPadom^{(How to connect Bluetooth devices with your iPhone or iPad)}

Zatim, ako želite naučiti još više stvari o Bluetoothu^(Bluetooth) općenito, njegovim detaljnim specifikacijama i upotrebi, preporučamo web stranicu koju je kreirala Posebna interesna skupina za Bluetooth^{(Bluetooth Special Interest Group)} ( SIG ): Web stranica za Bluetooth tehnologiju^{(Bluetooth Technology Website)} . Tamo možete pronaći mnogo korisnih informacija.

Kako je Bluetooth zaživio (sažeta povijest)

Bluetooth je izumila švedska tvrtka Ericsson 1994. Od 1998. standardom upravlja Bluetooth Special Interest Group ( SIG ) - tijelo koje nadzire razvoj Bluetooth standarda i licenciranje Bluetooth tehnologija i zaštitnih znakova proizvođačima.

Posebna interesna skupina za Bluetooth

Organizacija Bluetooth Special Interest Group ( SIG ) usredotočena je na razvoj standarda, dizajniranje novih verzija, poboljšanje specifikacija i zaštitu zaštitnih znakova Bluetooth . Bluetooth SIG ne proizvodi niti prodaje proizvode koji podržavaju Bluetooth . Time se bave tvrtke koje su dio grupe.

Ako je tvrtka zainteresirana za licenciranje Bluetooth tehnologije, mora postati član Bluetooth SIG -a . To također uključuje prolazak kroz strogi proces certifikacije.

"Bluetooth" je bilo kodno ime SIG organizacije kada je prvi put osnovana. Inspiriran je danskim kraljem iz 10. stoljeća Haraldom Blåtandom^{(Danish King Harald Blåtand)} - ili Haroldom Bluetoothom^{(Harold Bluetooth)} na engleskom^(English) . Bio je prvi kralj koji je ujedinio zaraćene frakcije u dijelovima današnje Norveške^(Norway) , Švedske^(Sweden) i Danske^(Denmark) . Ako želite saznati više o njemu i njegovim djelima, trebali biste provjeriti njegov unos na Wikipediji^(Wikipedia) : Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson .

Harald Bluetooth Gormsson

Kako koristite Bluetooth?

Prije zatvaranja ovog vodiča, zanima nas kako koristite Bluetooth na svojim računalima i uređajima. Povezujete li Bluetooth uređaje poput prijenosnih zvučnika ili slušalica s prijenosnim računalom ili pametnim telefonom? Komentirajte^(Comment) u nastavku i razgovarajmo o Bluetoothu^(Bluetooth) i načinu na koji koristite ovu tehnologiju.

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What is Bluetooth in simple terms?

Bluetooth is a wireless form of radio communication designed for transferring data over short-range distances, between different types of devices. Bluetooth uses the same 2.4 GHz operating radio frequency as the Wi-Fi 802.11b and 802.11g standards but needs a lot less power to do it. In simple words, Bluetooth wireless communication has a short range, slow data transfer rates, but also low power usage.

What types of Bluetooth are there?

There are four main types of Bluetooth radios: from Class 1 to Class 4:

1. Class 1 Bluetooth is used in industrial environments. It provides a range of up to 100 meters (328 feet), but it uses quite a bit of electrical power - 100 mW.
2. Class 2 Bluetooth is the most common, especially in mobile devices, as it uses only 2.5 mW of power and provides a range of up to 10 meters (33 feet).
3. Class 3 uses 1 mW of power and provides a range of only 1 meter (3.3 feet).
4. Class 4 can use a maximum of 0.5 mW of power and has a range of less than 0.5 meters (1.64 feet).

On what devices is Bluetooth used?

Bluetooth technology is used in many different types of devices. Some of the devices that have Bluetooth radio chips are not even close to what we would think of as Bluetooth-enabled.

Among many other types of devices, you can find Bluetooth in:

• Smartphones - The most common use of Bluetooth is to allow smartphones to communicate with each other, with computers, and other devices such as headsets or portable speakers.
• Laptops and tablets - Many tablets and notebooks also have Bluetooth radio chips. You can use them to connect mobile keyboards, mice, wireless headphones, and other gadgets.
• Gaming consoles - Bluetooth can also be found on gaming consoles. For example, the Nintendo Wii and the Sony PlayStation controllers are linked to their respective consoles through Bluetooth.
• Other devices - Bluetooth can also be used by wireless home entertainment systems, audio car systems, personal health devices such as heart rate monitors, or Nike+ training shoes, and the list goes on.

Bluetooth illustration

What versions of Bluetooth standards are there?

Bluetooth specifications change over time, getting new powers and features, and adjusting to the modern requirements. However, Bluetooth versions are formalized into standards created by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), an alliance made of over 30,000 companies worldwide which we discuss later in this article. At the moment, there are five main Bluetooth versions:

1. Bluetooth 1 - initially had many issues, but the later iterations, Bluetooth 1.1 and Bluetooth 1.2, fixed many of them. The fastest data transmission speed you could achieve with it was 721 kbit/s.
2. Bluetooth 2 - was released in 2004 and was capable of data transmissions of up to 2.1 Mbit/s. On July 26, 2007, Bluetooth 2.1 appeared, which had better security and offered a superior pairing experience.
3. Bluetooth 3 - was launched on April 21, 2009 and promised theoretical data transfer speeds of up to 24 Mbit/s. Bluetooth 3 is still found today on some of the low-end smartphones and Bluetooth devices.
4. Bluetooth 4 - the most common Bluetooth standard used in today's devices is Bluetooth 4.0. It is an improvement over Bluetooth 3.0, providing lower power consumption while keeping the same transfer speed. It was adopted on June 30, 2010. Today, most devices on the market are still using this version or one of its following updates: Bluetooth 4.1 or Bluetooth 4.2. Bluetooth 4.1 came out on December 4^th, 2013. It added coexistence support for 4G LTE, which meant that Bluetooth transmissions no longer interfered with other wireless technologies. Bluetooth 4.2 was released on December 2^nd, 2014 and came with new features designed mainly for the Internet of Things, such as improved security and internet connectivity (smart sensors or devices that use Bluetooth 4.2 can send and receive data over the internet).
5. Bluetooth 5 - the latest Bluetooth standard to date. Bluetooth 5 was released on June 16, 2016 and, just like Bluetooth 4.2, it focuses mainly on adding new features designed for the Internet of Things. On top of that, it also makes the Bluetooth connections use less energy, while improving their speed and extending their range. Devices with Bluetooth 5 can theoretically transfer data at up to 2 Mbps in bursts and over distances of up to 800 feet (240 meters). Bluetooth 5.1 and 5.2 updates have also been released in January and December 2019, respectively, adding new features such as faster connection initiation and LE Audio (Low Energy Audio).

What is the difference between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

Both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are ways of transferring data wirelessly. However, the differences between them are significant:

• Bluetooth is designed to allow devices to communicate wirelessly over short distances (about 10 meters). In contrast, Wi-Fi allows for a much broader range (tens to hundreds of meters).
• The number of devices that can connect via Bluetooth simultaneously is limited. Wi-Fi allows for a much higher number of simultaneously connected devices.
• Two devices can connect via Bluetooth directly, in a simple manner. When it comes to Wi-Fi, you usually need a third device, like a wireless router or wireless access point, to do the same.
• Bluetooth requires only a small amount of power to run. The added benefits of Wi-Fi, such as higher coverage and data transfer speed, translate into much higher power consumption.
• Bluetooth security protocols are not as advanced as the ones available on Wi-Fi.

What are the disadvantages of Bluetooth?

You probably understood by now that Bluetooth is a form of wireless communication between devices and using it has some downsides. Here are the most prominent ones:

• Bluetooth only allows for short-range communication between devices
• The bandwidth offered by Bluetooth connections is low
• Bluetooth security is not great, and Wi-Fi is much more secure
• Bluetooth connections can sometimes drop without any obvious reason
• Different versions of Bluetooth might not be compatible with each other (for example, a device with Bluetooth 5 might not be able to connect to a Bluetooth 3 device)

Should Bluetooth be left on all the time?

The answer to this question is a mixed one, in our opinion. It all depends on whether you leave Bluetooth on permanently on a device that is plugged into a power socket or on a device that runs on a battery. Why is that? Well, as long as Bluetooth is enabled on your device, it continuously scans for other available Bluetooth-enabled devices to connect to. That means that the Bluetooth chip in your device permanently draws electrical power to run. If your device is plugged into an electric socket, that is not a problem. However, if you keep Bluetooth active on a battery-powered device such as a smartphone or tablet, it is going to drain your battery a bit faster.

Furthermore, Bluetooth does not excel in terms of security, and each moment you keep it on means you are at risk of being hacked. In conclusion, we do not recommend keeping Bluetooth on all the time. If you are not currently using it, it would be better if you turn Bluetooth off.

Does my PC have Bluetooth?

Are you wondering whether your PC has Bluetooth or not? Finding out is easy, and there is more than one way to do it:

A fast method to check if your PC has Bluetooth is by trying to enable it. In Windows 10, you can do it quickly from the Action Center or the Settings app. We covered all the steps in this guide: How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10: 5 ways. If you find the settings presented in this tutorial on your PC, then it means you have Bluetooth on it.

An alternative method to check whether your PC has Bluetooth is to verify whether such a chip is listed in Device Manager. Open Device Manager and look for an entry called Bluetooth. If you find it, then your PC has Bluetooth.

Bluetooth chip listed in Device Manager on Windows 10

How to get Bluetooth on a PC?

Bluetooth is included in almost every smartphone and tablet. It is also found on most modern laptops. However, on desktop computers, Bluetooth chips are not as commonly found. Do you want to know how to get Bluetooth on your PC? Did your teacher ask you something like "describe three ways in which a computer can become Bluetooth enabled?". 🙂 Here are all the answers:

If your PC or device does not have Bluetooth, you can make it Bluetooth-enabled using one of these means:

• Buy a Bluetooth USB adapter and plug it into a free USB port on your PC or device
• Usually, Bluetooth chips are built into Wi-Fi PCI cards, so you can buy a wireless adapter card and mount it on your desktop PC or laptop.
• Although rare these days, you could also buy a Wi-Fi + Bluetooth ExpressCard module that you can mount on some older notebooks if they support such modules.

Out of all three options to make a PC Bluetooth-enabled, the most common way is by using a Bluetooth USB adapter. Such adapters can be found in almost any tech shop, including Amazon.

A Bluetooth USB adapter for PCs

When purchasing a Bluetooth USB dongle, please pay attention to the Bluetooth version it supports. You should get one that works with at least Bluetooth 4, preferably Bluetooth 5. The cheaper USB adapters provide support only for Bluetooth version 3 or even 2.1 and not the newer versions. The more expensive adapters tend to provide support for the latest versions.

Here are a couple of recommendations to get you started in your search for Bluetooth USB adapters: TP-Link USB Bluetooth Adapter for PC(UB400) and ASUS USB-BT500 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter.

Installing such devices is generally a plug-and-play experience. Windows detects the Bluetooth USB adapter and installs its drivers automatically. Then, you can start using the device.

Windows 10 installed a Bluetooth adapter

If that does not happen, you need to look for the installation disc packaged with the device or search for drivers on the manufacturer's website.

Once Bluetooth is installed and working on your computer, you should see its blue icon in the notification area on your taskbar. Bluetooth should also become available in the Quick actions and the Settings app.

Bluetooth icon shown in Windows 10's taskbar

If it is not there, the installation was not performed correctly, or you do not have a Bluetooth device.

Do you want to learn more about what is Bluetooth and how to use it (further reading)?

We have several tutorials on our website to learn more about Bluetooth and how to use this technology to transfer data between devices. You can get directly to them using these links:

• How to connect Bluetooth devices to Windows 10 (mouse, keyboard, headset, speaker, etc.)
• 3 ways to turn on Bluetooth on Android (including Samsung devices)
• How to connect and manage Bluetooth devices in Android
• 3 ways to turn Bluetooth on and off on an iPhone or an iPad
• How to connect Bluetooth devices with your iPhone or iPad

Next, if you want to learn even more things about Bluetooth in general, its detailed specifications, and uses, we recommend the website created by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG): Bluetooth Technology Website. There, you can find lots of useful information.

How Bluetooth came to life (a concise history)

Bluetooth was invented by the Swedish company Ericsson in 1994. Since 1998, the standard has been managed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) - a body that oversees the development of Bluetooth standards and the licensing of the Bluetooth technologies and trademarks to manufacturers.

Bluetooth Special Interest Group

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) organization is focused on developing the standard, designing new versions, improving specifications, and protecting the Bluetooth trademarks. The Bluetooth SIG does not manufacture or sell Bluetooth enabled products. This is handled by the companies that are part of the group.

If a company is interested in licensing Bluetooth technologies, it must become a member of the Bluetooth SIG. This also involves going through a rigid certification process.

"Bluetooth" was the codename of the SIG organization when it was first formed. It is inspired by the 10th century Danish King Harald Blåtand - or Harold Bluetooth in English. He was the first king who united warring factions in parts of what is now Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. If you would like to learn more about him and his deeds, you should check his Wikipedia entry: Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson.

Harald Bluetooth Gormsson

How do you use Bluetooth?

Before closing this tutorial, we are curious to know how you are using Bluetooth on your computers and devices. Do you connect Bluetooth devices like portable speakers or headsets to your laptop or smartphone? Comment below, and let's talk about Bluetooth and how you use this technology.

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