Bluetooth transfer technology has been around for many years. For a time, before the Internet came to mobile phones, it was the only way to share photos and videos with other mobiles. However, while many laptops include Bluetooth support, motherboard manufacturers still do not, despite the growing number of devices compatible with the technology.
If we want to forget about fighting with the cable of our keyboard, mouse and headphones or if we want to have greater freedom to move them and move without limitations on our desk, if our PC does not have this type of connectivity, we can add it via USB stick or using a PCIe card, although the latter option is only recommended if we want to extend the range and if, incidentally, we also want to add Wi-Fi connectivity.
As we mentioned above, adding Bluetooth to our PC, no matter how old or modern it may be, will cost us a few dollars and will not only allow us to use a wireless mouse, keyboard and even headphones, but we We can also use it to send and receive files from our mobile phonewhich also allows us to forget about always having a USB-C cable at hand to take photos from our cell phone.
USB clamps with Bluetooth
One of the best-selling and highest-rated options on Amazon is found in the TP-Link UB500 model, a USB drive that adds connectivity. Bluetooth 5.0 to any PC where we connect it and which is compatible from Windows 7. There is no need to install drivers since Windows takes care of doing it for us and takes up so little space that it is barely noticeable that we use it.
Another interesting option available on Amazon is found in this model from the manufacturer Confitik. This is a USB adapter with Bluetooth 5.3 which, like the TP-Link model, does not require the installation of any drivers. This stake is available in white, is compatible from Windows 8.1 (not compatible with Windows 7) and allows you to connect up to 7 devices at once.
If we want to maximize the range of the Bluetooth signal from our PC, the model that UGREEN offers us with a high range antenna is the best option. This model includes an antenna that we can direct in any direction, being the best option to send the signal from our equipment to non-portable devices that are nearby. The Bluetooth version of this model is 5.3 and, unlike other models whose range is limited to 10 meters, this one has a maximum range of 30 meters. It’s compatible from Windows 8.1 from (not compatible with Windows 7, Linux or macOS).
PCIe cards with Bluetooth
We can also add Bluetooth connectivity to any laptop with this mini-PCIe card available on Amazon and which, in addition to Bluetooth, also includes Wi-Fi connectivity for 2.4 and 5 GHz networks. We need to replace our laptop’s wireless card with this one because laptops don’t do that. mini-PCIe slots.
If, in addition to adding Bluetooth connectivity, we also want to add Wi-Fi connectivity, the TP-Link Archer TX20E, PCIe card is ideal. This card adds compatible wireless connectivity WiFi 6 (2.44 h 5 GHz) compatible with WPA 3 encryption and also support for Bluetooth 5.2.
The manufacturer SYONGON offers us the AXE5400 model, a PCIe card compatible with Wi-Fi 6E (6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz) with only one speed and also includes support for Bluetooth version 5.3. It supports WPA3 encryption and includes two Wi-Fi antennas to extend range.
