I use Bluetooth devices extensively and have gone through about 5 other adapters in the last two years. They've all worked OK but have had irritating issues - terrible range, trouble pairing devices, driver issues, etc. Last one I had just stopped working after a month but was so much trouble I was about to throw it away anyway.
Was hesitant to try this one as it had so many 5-star reviews from unverified purchasers but I went ahead and took the risk.
This is the best adapter I have ever had by far. It took me longer to take the product out of the package (about 20 seconds) than it took to have it plugged in and working. Immediately upon inserting into the USB hub the device was recognized by Windows 10. Every Bluetooth device I have has paired instantly and without issue - headphones, keyboard, mouse, speakers. When I turn a paired device on it connects automatically - with other adapters I always had a one or two minute delay. There is no audio stuttering on my headphones or speakers which I experienced with other devices. And the range is phenomenal. Much better than what I have become accustomed to.
Highly recommended.
I purchased the TECHKEY Bluetooth Adapter for PC USB Bluetooth Dongle 4.0 EDR Receiver for my Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS workstation. Through Amazon Prime, I received it in two days and with no damage.
Installation required no skills; I took the dongle out of its easy-to-open packaging and plugged it into a free USB 3 port on the back of my machine.
It just worked. Impressive ... usually, this is where problems begin.
Next, I paired my workstation to my Samsung Galaxy S8+ phone and then transferred a Fossil SCM user guide to it. (If you develop software and don't like Git very much, you owe it to yourself to look at Fossil!)
Hey! It worked! The file moved smoothly from my computer to my cell phone. Outstanding!
Then, the important one: connecting my V-Moda Crossfade II Wireless Bluetooth headphones to my workstation to listen to music through 8tracks.com--my streaming music provider of choice. I was listening to a mix within 30 seconds.
I am used to products which do not perform as advertised. This one is different, and I am pleasantly surprised at how well it works. Recommended.
The adapter is tiny and works perfectly fine. I used the enclosed disk which had the requisite drivers. If your computer does not have a disk drive, you may run into an issue. I had Bluetooth capability in 5 minutes. Xbox controller works wirelessly and with no issues
The PC USB Bluetooth works great. I just inserted in the USB port and windows 10 searched for driver and configured itself. After that I paired with Bluetooth speaker and … there played the music. NICE !!! it is a great product to have for old PC/labtop that do not have Bluetooth built-in. And, of course, without forgetting, the order came 1 day before it was scheduled. Great work and thanks seller !!!
So far so good. I just plugged in this morning upon arriving to work. Windows 10 automatically saw the device immediately as a blue tooth device. When adding my phone and headphones, I had a senior moment. I was assuming they would both automatically connect. Maybe because at work there are like 5 other devices to connect, they did not connect automatically (Coworkers and other devices around). With a quick read of the instructions, I was able to add my phone and headphones thru Bluetooth Settings very easily. For long term reliability I'll have to update this review periodically.
Feature Product
- Adds Bluetooth support to Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, or Linux PC that don't already have it. Adds Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy) support to Windows 8 and higher
- Supports Bluetooth speakers, headphones, headsets, keyboards, mice, and more. Extremely compact USB adapter. Safe to leave in for laptop travel. Energy efficient
- Automatic install through Windows Update in Windows 10 with default Bluetooth stack. Includes Broadcom Bluetooth stack for Windows 8.1, 8 and 7 (available separately for 10). Works with Raspbian and Ubuntu on the Raspberry Pi
- Does NOT work in car stereo systems or TV. Does NOT work with Mac. NOT recommended for employer-provided computers
- Some audio devices, such as the Bose QuietComfort 35, require downloading specific drivers to function in Windows 7. The Monoprice 8323 is NOT compatible
Description
Works as advertised.
Paired with older Bluetooth headphones, new ones and Apple air buds.
Receiver is plugged in a basement computer but music plays when I go up to living room :) Not that I needed it but it was a surprise when music started to play all of the sudden. No carpet. I used short USB extension.
At the beginning, I was skeptical whether this will work on my windows 10 to pair with my airpods, xbox one controller and PS4 controller. After I plugged in the device, the bluetooth icon showed up without any need for a driver installation. I then pair all 3 devices without a glitch. My desktop doesn't have bluetooth, so this is a great addition. I will test it on my windows 7 machine and come back with an update.
Worked immediately (after the included software was installed) on my desktop running Windows 7 Ultimate x64. The software comes on a mini-cd but can be downloaded if need be. I love the low profile of the dongle and I can say it reliably connects to my Anker Soundcore headset. TECHKEY makes some great products and I will keep them on the top of my list.
This product is so simple to use. It gave me the freedom to listen to my shows at the volume I like without disturbing anyone
Quick install with Windows 10. Sent a file to PC in under 20 seconds. Sound is pretty decent.
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