The USBBT1EDR4 USB to Class 1 Mini Bluetooth® Dongle lets you add Bluetooth wireless capabilities to a laptop or desktop computer through USB, with support for transfer distances of up to 50m (165ft). 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. 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, 2.0, 1.2 and 1.1) to ensure connectivity with all of your Bluetooth devices. Please Note: Ranges above 10 meters (32.8 ft) require the connected Bluetooth device to support Bluetooth Class 1 Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

• Equipped with low-energy protocol support, offers a cable-free connectivity solution
• This USB adapter provides a quick and convenient way to add wireless connectivity to a computer without the hassle of internal installation
• Want hassle free wireless connectivity? Use this external adapter for ease of installation, compatibility, and portability