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How to Use a Bluetooth Dongle on Windows or Mac

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A Bluetooth dongle is a small device that can receive and transmit Bluetooth signal. It usually connects to the USB port of your computer or laptop to support wireless (Bluetooth) devices such as keyboards, mice, and headphones. While the majority of modern computers incorporate Bluetooth functionality into their default hardware, you can use a Bluetooth adapter (or «dongle») to enable Bluetooth for computers that don’t use built-in Bluetooth. This wikiHow will show you how to use a Bluetooth adapter on your Windows or Mac computer.

• Purchase a Bluetooth dongle that supports 4.0 or higher and is compatible with your operating system. Put it in pairing mode.
• On Windows, open «Bluetooth & other devices.» Click «Connect,» then select the Bluetooth device.
• On Mac, click the «Apple» menu → «System Settings/Preferences» → «Bluetooth» → «Connect».

Setting up the Dongle

• Make sure you purchase a Bluetooth dongle that supports Bluetooth 4.0 or higher. Bluetooth 5.0 adapters are more expensive, but they offer greater range and speed. Bluetooth 4.0 adapters are more affordable and will work fine for most applications.
• You can also check if your computer has Bluetooth already.

• If your computer uses oval USB-C ports instead of rectangular USB 3.0 ports, you’ll also need to buy a USB to USB-C adapter for your computer.

• If you’re using a USB to USB-C adapter, first plug the USB-C end of the adapter into your computer, then plug the Bluetooth dongle into the free end of the USB adapter.

• To download the drivers from the manufacturer’s website, do the following:
  • Use Google to search for the product name + «Drivers».
  • Click a search result that leads to the manufacturer’s official website.
  • Click the option to download the drivers.
  • Once the installation file is downloaded, locate it in the Downloads folder.
  • Double-click the installation file and follow the on-screen instructions.

  Using Bluetooth on Windows

  

  

  • On Windows 10, click the Start menu and click the cog icon to open Settings. From there, click Devices. You should automatically be on the Bluetooth & other devices page. [1] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
  • On Windows 11, click the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Bluetooth & devices.

  

  Turn Bluetooth on. If Bluetooth is not already turned on, click the toggle switch below «Bluetooth» to turn Bluetooth on.

  

  Click Add Bluetooth or other device (Windows 10). If you’re using Windows 11, click + Add device instead.

  

  Click Bluetooth . It’s in the pop-up menu. Your computer will begin searching for Bluetooth devices that are in pairing mode.

  

  • If you don’t see your device’s name, try placing it in pairing mode again.
  • On Windows 7 and below, you’ll need to click the device name and click Next. Then wait for it to pair.

  

  Using Bluetooth on Mac

  

  

  

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  Generally yes, you should be able to but this will depend on the dongle’s (or adapter’s) make and specifications and the television’s make and specifications. Check the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure that this is appropriate for your TV––most recent years sets should be fine. If it is okay according to those instructions, then the dongle would be inserted into the television’s USB port, usually located at the back or on the side of the TV set.

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  This wikihow teaches you how to enable Bluetooth functionality for a computer that doesn’t support Bluetooth by using a Bluetooth adapter. While the majority of modern computers incorporate Bluetooth functionality into their default hardware, you can use a Bluetooth adapter (or «dongle») to enable Bluetooth for computers that don’t — or won’t — use built-in Bluetooth.

  Setting up the Dongle

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  • You can usually find Bluetooth adapters in stores such as Best Buy and on sites such as Amazon. Bluetooth Dongles can cost anywhere from $3 to $30. Make sure you purchase an Bluetooth dongle with good drivers that supports Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 adapters are more expensive, but offer greater range and speed. Bluetooth 4.0 adapters are a little cheaper and will work fine for most applications.

  

  • If your computer uses oval USB-C ports instead of rectangular USB 3.0 ports, you’ll also need to buy a USB to USB-C adapter for your computer.

  

  • If you’re using a USB to USB-C adapter, first plug the USB-C end of the adapter into your computer, then plug the Bluetooth dongle into the free end of the USB adapter.

  

  • To download the drivers from the manufacturer’s website. Use Google to search for the product name and «Drivers». Click a search result that leads to the manufacturer’s official websites. Click the option to download the drivers. Once the installation file is downloaded, locate it in the Downloads folder. Double-click the installation file and follow the instructions.

  Using Bluetooth on Windows

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  Click Add a Bluetooth Device. It’s at the top of the pop-up menu. This opens the Bluetooth and Other Devices Settings menu.

  

  Turn Bluetooth on. If Bluetooth is not already turned on, click the toggle switch below «Bluetooth» to turn Bluetooth on.

  

  • If you don’t see this option, make sure you’re on the right tab by clicking Bluetooth & other devices in the menu panel to the left.

  

  Click Bluetooth. It’s in the pop-up menu. Your computer will begin searching for Bluetooth items that are in pairing mode.

  

  

  • It may take up to 30 seconds for your item to pair with your computer.
  • On Windows 7 and below, you’ll need to click the device name and click Next. Then wait for it to pair.

  Using Bluetooth on Mac

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  Click the Bluetooth icon . It’s in the menu bar at the top of the screen. It’s on the right-hand side next to the time and date. This displays the Bluetooth menu.

  

  Click Turn Bluetooth On. If Bluetooth is not already turned on, click this option to turn Bluetooth on.

  

  

  • If you don’t see the Bluetooth device listed below «Devices», put the device in pairing mode again.

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  Warnings

  • Bluetooth devices are meant for short-range wireless networking, typically within 10 m (33 feet) or less. If you move too far from the dongle, the connection to the computer will either be slow or unavailable.

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  How to use Bluetooth dongle and disable internal Bluetooth Print

  Modified on: Tue, 27 Nov, 2018 at 3:16 PM

  When the internal Bluetooth of the computer is being used, signal lagging might occur. In case of signal lagging, using the Bluetooth dongle is recommended. Click below to download the step-by-step instructions about using the Bluetooth dongle and disabling the internal Bluetooth.

  • Press Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the run box.
  • Type devmgmt.msc and click OK. The Device Manager will be opened.
  • Right click Generic Bluetooth Radio >Properties.
  • The device status ‘This device cannot start’ could appear.
  • Click OK.
  • Disable all Bluetooth Radios separately by right clicking on each Bluetooth Radio >Disable.

  Re-pairing NeXus with computer

  Open the Devices and Printers:

  • Press Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the run box.
  • Type control printers and click OK. The Devices and Printers will be opened.
  • Right click the NeXus device and select Remove device. The device will be removed.
  • Click Add a device and select the NeXus device. Make sure the NeXus in turned on.
  • Select the Nexus device.
  • Enter the requested passcode for the device. These are the last 4 digits of the serial number displayed on the screen.

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