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StarTech.com - Mini USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter, 50m (165ft) Class 1 EDR Wireless Dongle
Average customer rating
2.3
(16 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 16 reviews
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Customer Reviews for StarTech.com - Mini USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter, 50m (165ft) Class 1 EDR Wireless Dongle
Customer Rating
1
Device Drivers not local/not installed -
on May 16, 2022
Posted by: Razz
Device Drivers not local/not installed and manual driver installation not possible as there are no drivers on the webpage. Not useable.
Response from startech.comBy Atha, Customer Support, May 18, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our USBBT1EDR4. We are sorry to hear that you experienced difficulty with USBBT1EDR4 as this is not expected behavior for our USB Bluetooth adapter. Our Technical Advisors will be reaching out to you shortly.
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com
Customer Rating
5
Fixed My Mac Bluetooth Frustration
on October 2, 2021
Posted by: Chris m
I have a 2019 Mac Mini that always had weak bluetooth reception for my mouse & keyboard. I bought is as "refurbished" and this is probably why someone returned it in the first place. Anyway, to get to the point, I ordered 4 solutions from Amazon and this Mini USB adaptor was the only device that fixed my problem. I'm using that same keyboard & mouse to type this review. Even though there wer no instructions on the device, I did plug it in, turn off the Bluetooth reception in the Mac Settings, used a wired mouse to turn Bluetooth back on again and it has worked perfectly for the past 3 weeks. My frustration has ended!!! Thanks StarTech!
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com
Customer Rating
2
Key get more than 30 feets
on April 27, 2017
Posted by: BenB
I bought this 2 days ago to connect my headphones to my computer and I can't get further than 30 feets.
I tought maybe it was my headphones so I tried with my phone and it's the samething.
someone wrote that it was unidirectional so I tried to align the "signal" with me.
Same results.
I used a usb extender... tought maybe it was the issue so I removed it. same thing.
I tought maybe it was my headphones so I tried with my phone and it's the samething.
someone wrote that it was unidirectional so I tried to align the "signal" with me.
Same results.
I used a usb extender... tought maybe it was the issue so I removed it. same thing.
I tried to put the dongle higher so it wouldn't cause interference with my computer... same result.
For now, I'm a bit disapointed of the product.
It says 165 feets... I know it's probably on a straight line with nothing in between... but 30 feets... well not far...
For now, I'm a bit disapointed of the product.
It says 165 feets... I know it's probably on a straight line with nothing in between... but 30 feets... well not far...
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com
Customer Rating
4
a few surprises
on January 17, 2016
Posted by: allthunbs
we defined a requirement for a small computer and purchased an ASRock BeeBox n3000. this design lacks substantial punch when it comes to distance for the built-in Bluetooth. the beebox is attached to a 42" 1080p TV as the primary display. since this TV could be used with a sickbed, it was determined that a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse were desirable. the distance was beyond the capabilities of the BeeBox. I purchased this dongle specifically to handle the distance problem and it works as intended. there are a few things that have proven desirable, the driver software installs a second bluetooth control panel in the computer. this allows you to use speaker support close to the computer and keyboard and mouse further from the computer. there is also another complication. the dongle is directional. make sure you test the directionality of the dongle before fixing your installation. I can find no documentation that indicates what the radiation pattern is. this is good for personal security but not so good when you want to cover a wide area, i.e. a large back yard with a working gazebo.
I hope this helps.
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Device
on March 8, 2016
Posted by: MG2240
This is a very good product. The driver software is very comprehensive and reliable.
A big advantage is that it supports wake up from sleep function for keyboard/mouse devices. This is the first adaptor I have come across which includes this function.
So far have not found any disadvantages or problems.
A big advantage is that it supports wake up from sleep function for keyboard/mouse devices. This is the first adaptor I have come across which includes this function.
So far have not found any disadvantages or problems.
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com
Customer Rating
1
Dongle and Big Sur
on June 22, 2022
Posted by: tim46
Hi,
I recently buy this dongle but I can't connect it. I disconnect BT, I plug the dongle and I reconnect but nothing happen.
Any ideas?
Tim
Mac Mini 2018 Big Sur
I recently buy this dongle but I can't connect it. I disconnect BT, I plug the dongle and I reconnect but nothing happen.
Any ideas?
Tim
Mac Mini 2018 Big Sur
Response from startech.comBy Atha, Customer Support, June 22, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our USBBT1EDR4. We are sorry to hear that you experienced difficulty with our USBBT1EDR4 as this not expected for our Bluetooth adapter. Our Technical Advisors will be reaching out to you shortly.
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com
Customer Rating
5
USBBT1EDR4 is a very good product.
on April 10, 2015
Posted by: BigMacPoppa
Mini USB Bluetooth® 4.0 Adapter is a fantastic product! Better working range than other Bluetooth receivers/transmitters. Works great with Sony MDR-10R after checking ALL of the configuration for USBBT1EDR4. You MUST install ONLY the last version of the CSR Harmony software; if you have an older version installed, you MUST uninstall the older version first. The new version unfortunately does not include drivers for all of the older transmitters and you can't have more than one version installed at the same time.
I highly recommend this product.
I highly recommend this product.
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com
Customer Rating
1
Doesn't work with Server 2022
on January 15, 2025
Posted by: Witchdoc
Despite what is advertised this does not work with Server 2022. I spent about an hour with a StarTech tech in a chat session trying to get it to work and we couldn't. The final conclusion is that I have to upgrade to Server 2025 which has full BlueTooth compatibility.
Response from startech.comBy Lukas, Customer Support, February 12, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our USBBT1EDR4. We are sorry to hear that you experienced difficulty with our Bluetooth adapter. While USBBT1EDR4 is compatible with Windows Server 2022, Bluetooth and Wireless capabilities are not supported by default in Windows Server operating systems and require additional features to be installed from Microsoft. We apologize for the confusion and any inconvenience.
Written by a customer while visiting startech.com