Instructions for USB Bluetooth adapter for internet connection. Bluetooth on a computer: connection and setup

The need to install a Bluetooth adapter for a computer arises when you need to quickly move information between various devices. For example, between a desktop PC and a mobile phone.

Bluetooth technology provides fairly high data transfer speeds and, unlike Wi-Fi, does not require the use of additional software or server configuration. To connect several devices, you just need to buy a special adapter, connect it to your computer and configure it.

Operating principle and configuration of the Bluetooth adapter for PC

The appearance of most adapters designed to connect to a computer or laptop (which also rarely support Bluetooth) resembles a small USB flash drive. Some are even smaller.

And to strengthen the signal on these devices, a small antenna can be installed, adding 2-5 dBi. Built-in Bluetooth adapters are cards that connect inside a PC (usually to a PCI connector) and sometimes provide a wireless connection using Wi-Fi technology.

Rice. 1. Bluetooth adapter options.

Installation and configuration of most adapters occurs automatically when connected. Some require manual settings. Moreover, to enable them you even need to go to the device manager menu, find the corresponding element, find out its ID and download it from the network suitable driver.

Rice. 2. Manual installation of drivers for an adapter that is not detected automatically.

BlueTooth technology is based on radio communication and allows you to connect two devices to each other almost unnoticed by the user. The advantages of using an adapter are:

• direct connection, even if there are obstacles between devices;
• Can be installed on any PC or laptop with a USB 2.0 or higher port modern versions connector;
• a wide range of devices at an affordable price;
• presence by default on most tablets and almost every smartphone.

The disadvantages of the device include the relatively small Wi-Fi connection, speed. In addition, most models transmit data to short distance. Although, when purchasing an adapter with an amplifier, you can increase the distance to several tens of meters - a result that is impressive even for a Wi-Fi adapter.

Device classification

Bluetooth adapters are primarily classified by range:

• old models, class 4, are capable of connecting two devices, the distance between which does not exceed 2–5 meters;
• Class 3 devices provide connections at a distance of 5 to 10 m;

Rice. 3. Standard Class 2 Bluetooth modules with a range of up to 10m.

• Class 2 adapters allow you to connect if the distance between the computer and another gadget does not exceed 50 m;
• the first class, which is equipped with printers, modems and base stations, makes it possible to transfer data within a radius of 100 m from the adapter.

The use of antennas that amplify the signal increases the distance. At the same time, devices of the same class provide connection differently different conditions. Since both the range and stability of the connection depend not only on the characteristics of the adapter, but also on the configuration of the premises and on the material of the enclosing structures.

Bluetooth adapter capabilities

You can use Bluetooth USB adapters in the following situations:

• to transfer information from a mobile device to a computer or vice versa. This feature is especially useful if you don’t have a data cable to connect devices and if you can’t use Wi-Fi for this (a technology that is not supported on older phones);
• for wireless connection of two computers within the range of the Bluetooth adapter;
• for connecting a printer, digital camera, headphones and other devices to a computer.

In most cases, use Bluetooth technology instead of Wi-Fi or cable, it increases the distance over which connected devices can be located. For example, you can connect two computers in this way, even if they are in adjacent rooms or even apartments.

And if you need to transfer data from a mobile phone old model(with a special cord format for connection, like Samsung models or Sony Ericsson) this method may be the only available option. The only alternative is to buy a special cord, the cost is higher than that of an adapter.

Rice. 4. Cable for connecting Sony Ericsson phones to a PC.

Features of adapter selection

Before choosing a Bluetooth adapter for your computer, you should make sure that it is not included in the device package. IN desktop computers Wireless technology is not usually supported. And to check the presence of Bluetooth on a laptop, you can:

• check the presence of the corresponding symbol on the keyboard;

Rice. 5. Keys that allow you to enable the Bluetooth module on your laptop.

• Open device manager and check for the presence of the module. This option is also suitable for stationary personal computer, although usually their owners already know about the installed boards and adapters.

After confirming the need to purchase a device, they proceed to its selection, focusing on three main parameters. The first is the protocol supported by the adapter. The second is the range of the device. And finally, the third is the price, which is determined by the class, the manufacturer, and protection from external influences.

Selecting a device protocol

The presence of several generations of Bluetooth adapters on sale makes it difficult to choose the right model. Moreover, based on the information on the pages of online stores, it is difficult to navigate which device can be considered new and which is already outdated.

Rice. 6. One of the outdated adapter models that can still be found on sale.

It is worth noting that the data transfer speed, connection stability, and price depend on the adapter protocol. Latest versions, 4.1 and higher, not only allow you to connect any devices without connection problems, but also ensure stable data transfer without interruptions or failures, and even consume less energy.

In addition, when you leave the adapter's coverage area and return to it, the connection is restored automatically. And modern devices can support the connection of several gadgets at the same time.

Range selection

When choosing an adapter, one of the main factors is its range. Taking into account the fact that the increase in range is proportional to the increase in the price of the device, it is not necessary to buy a first-class model, the cost of which is noticeably higher. Especially when it comes to home use, where the distance between devices rarely exceeds 10 meters.

For home and small offices, adapters of class 2 or 3 are suitable, as a rule, they do not have an antenna, and are in the price range of up to 200–300 rubles. For large rooms, it is advisable to choose 1st class models that support protocols 4.0 and 4.1 - in addition to a range of more than 50 meters, they will also provide a speed of at least 3 Mbit/s. Their cost can reach 1000 rubles.

Modifications of adapters with built-in antennas are even more expensive. Most often, they provide two types of wireless communication at the same time - Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Their cost can exceed 2000 rubles, but the functionality is much higher. With the help of such equipment, information will be guaranteed to be transferred to any device - a laptop, a smartphone, or another computer with a built-in adapter and supporting wireless communication technology.

Rice. 7. Bluetooth adapters with a signal-amplifying antenna.

Other features to choose from

In addition to the range and protocol of the BlueTooth adapter, when choosing, pay attention to such characteristics as:

• computer connection type;
• equipment manufacturer;
• functionality;
• strength;
• price.

The price range is important for those users for whom information transfer speed and range do not matter. To connect devices located in the same room, any device is sufficient, even with protocol 1.2 or 2.0. When constantly transferring large files and at a distance exceeding 10–15 meters, it is advisable not to save money, but to purchase an adapter that supports the technology Bluetooth transmission 4.0 or 4.1.

Durability matters if the device is constantly being carried and installed on different computers or laptops. For the same situations, you need to purchase a gadget that connects to a USB port. If the device is intended for use on only one computer, you can choose a model in the form of a built-in board. Moreover, such adapters can also provide Wi-Fi.

Popular manufacturers of Bluetooth adapters are 3Com, Intel, 4World, Tracer, Broadcom, Atheros and GSM-Support. And among the brands whose assortment is represented by budget models, it is worth noting the Trust and StLab brands.

The compatibility of adapters may also depend on the manufacturer - for example, devices from 3Com are equipped with their own drivers, which are not always detected automatically. Although most models from other companies do not even require configuration.

Popular models

Today you can find the following Bluetooth adapters in online stores:

• Among the budget options, characterized by minimal prices, but also low data transfer speeds (protocol 2.0): Tekram TM-303, STLab B-122 and CLiPtec ZB626;
• in the mid-price range and with support for protocols 4.0 and 4.1: Grand-X BT40G, IOGEAR GBU521 and STLab B-421;

Rice. 8. Adapter model Grand-X BT40G costs about 600 rubles.

• Among the relatively inexpensive models that provide both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and connect via a USB 2.0 port: Edimax EW-7611ULB (Wi-Fi up to 150 Mbit/s, Bluetooth - 3 Mbit/s).

If necessary, provide both types wireless connection It is worth paying attention to the Intel 7265NGW.AC, Intel 7260HMW.AN and ASUS PCE-AC55BT models, which support data transfer at speeds of up to 867 Mbit/s for Wi-Fi and up to 3 Mbit/s for Bluetooth. Devices are connected to M2 and PCI-E ports.

conclusions

The use of Bluetooth adapters allows you to practically do without wired connection of devices to each other to transfer information. This not only improves the convenience of file sharing, but also eliminates the need to purchase data cables with different connectors for each individual gadget.

At the same time, purchasing an adapter does not require large expenses or significant time spent on setting them up. Automatic detection The device does not require any user action at all. And even with manual update this is unlikely to take more than 10 minutes.

In this article I will try to explain in detail what to do in a situation when you have a desktop computer and need to connect some device to it via Bluetooth. For example: wireless headphones, mouse, keyboard, speaker system, joystick, phone, tablet, etc. There are a lot of such devices, and it’s impossible to have Bluetooth on a computer now. In addition, this connection allows us to get rid of a large number of wires.

As you probably already know, in ordinary desktop computers (in system units) There is usually no built-in Bluetooth. With two exceptions: an internal PCI receiver is installed ( external USB), or you have a cool motherboard with a built-in wireless module. But there are very few of them, so it’s unlikely. You can look at the specifications of your motherboard. Well, if your PC had Bluetooth, you would most likely already know about it. There would be a corresponding tray icon, or an adapter in the device manager (possibly as an unknown device - when the driver is not installed).

To connect devices to your computer via Bluetooth, you need to buy and install a Bluetooth adapter into your computer. Typically, these are adapters that plug into a USB port. I have one, model Grand-X BT40G. It looks like this:

There are also PCI adapters, they are installed inside the case system unit. But they are not very popular. I will not dwell on the choice of adapter, as I wrote about this in a separate article. There are a lot of them on the market. There are both cheap and expensive models. You can generally order from China for three kopecks. But if you plan to often use a wireless connection or connect some serious devices via Bluetooth, such as headphones, joysticks, then it is better not to skimp on the adapter.

If you already have an adapter, we’ll configure it now. If not, read the article at the link above, choose, buy and return to this page.

I will divide this article into two parts: first I will show you how to connect a Bluetooth adapter to a computer on Windows 10, configure it, if necessary, find and install the driver, and connect some device. And in the second part we will do all this on a PC with installed Windows 7.

I don't have the opportunity to demonstrate all this on Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 right now, but from an older and new version this operating system (I'll enter seven and ten) there aren't many differences.

Anyway, First we connect the Bluetooth adapter to the computer.

After that, we move on to installing drivers and setting up.

Bluetooth on PC with Windows 10: connection, drivers, setup

Windows 10 is generally a cool system in this regard. Why? Yes, because in almost all cases, no matter what kind of adapter you have, after connecting, all drivers will be installed automatically, and a blue Bluetooth icon will appear in the tray. And you can immediately connect the necessary devices.

In the device manager, I immediately saw the “Bluetooth” section and the adapter itself. If the adapter is not recognized and displays as unknown device (other device), then you will have to install the drivers manually. You can see how to do this using Windows 7 as an example at the end of this article.

And to connect headphones, gamepad, mouse, keyboard, or other Bluetooth device to your computer, go to “Settings” in the “Devices” section. Or by clicking on the tray icon and selecting "Add Bluetooth devices".

Click on "Add Bluetooth or other device".

Next, select "Bluetooth". The computer will begin searching for available devices to connect to. Our device must be in search mode. In my case, these are headphones. There is a separate button there. When they are in connection mode, the indicator blinks on them. When the computer detects our device, we simply select it and connect.

And if you want to connect a smartphone or tablet to your computer, then mobile device You will need to confirm the connection (pairing).

This way you can connect absolutely any Bluetooth device.

Setting up a Bluetooth adapter in Windows 7 and connecting devices to a computer

In Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8, after connecting the adapter, the driver will most likely have to be installed automatically. But not always. In my case, Windows 7 itself installed the driver on my Grand-X BT40G USB Bluetooth adapter. The Bluetooth icon immediately appeared.

Here is a screenshot from Device Manager.

If the system could not recognize the device and install it, the icon did not appear, then you need to install the driver. I will show you how to do this below. Now let's connect some device via Bluetooth to a computer with installed Windows 7.

Click on the icon and select "Add device".

A window will open that will display all devices found by the computer. Which are currently located near the computer and are available for connection. Select our device and the connection process will begin. I connected again Bluetooth headset (headphones with microphone). On which you can talk on Skype.

When the message "This device has been added to your computer" appears, you can use it. Wireless mice (via Bluetooth), keyboards, phones and other devices are connected in the same way.

In the case of headphones, you may also need to set them as the default playback device. This can be done in the playback device settings (by right-clicking on the sound icon in the tray).

Driver for Bluetooth adapter: search and installation

It doesn’t even matter what system is installed on your computer, it can be either Windows XP or Windows 10. But if it could not automatically configure the connected Bluetooth adapter, then we will have to manually search and install required driver. There are at least three ways:

When the system cannot install a driver for a device, it is located in the device manager in the “Other devices” section with a yellow icon. It’s hard to say how exactly your Bluetooth adapter will be displayed (called) there. If you haven’t had any unknown devices there before, then identifying it won’t be difficult (there will be only one).

I have something like a CSR 8510 A10 (looks like this is the chip on which the adapter is built). Right-click on this device and select "Properties". Next, go to the “Details” tab, put “Equipment ID” in the drop-down menu and copy the first line.

Opening the site DevID.info, paste the copied line into the search bar and delete everything unnecessary so that only the VID and PID values ​​remain. You can see what value I had initially (screenshot above), and what I searched for (screenshot below).

First, let's download the first driver that appears in the search results. You need to click on the floppy disk icon. Please note the operating system for which this driver is suitable.

We go through the “I am not a robot” check, click on the link and save the archive with the driver.

If there is no installation file there, but just a set of folders and some files, then right-click on the unknown device in Device Manager, select "Update driver" - "Search for drivers on your computer" and specify the path to the folder with drivers. If the driver is not found and installed, try downloading another one.

I really hope that the article was useful to you, and that you still added Bluetooth to your computer and were able to connect the necessary devices. And I didn’t waste half a day in vain :)

Although your computer can work fine without Bluetooth support, there are dozens of peripherals and accessories that require a Bluetooth adapter.

It is also necessary when using wireless headphones, game controllers and other peripherals. Bluetooth communication is a very popular technology, more and more home devices are in the system " Smart House" use its wireless function.

Wireless technology

Bluetooth is an open international communication standard that allows any electronic equipment to communicate over wireless channels short range. The distinct advantage of Bluetooth adapter technology is its low power consumption, which enables extended operation of battery-powered devices such as Cell Phones, personal digital assistants and web tablets.

To add connectivity to a PC, there are two ways: PCI-e network adapter or wireless USB solution. PCI-e adapters have more power but less connectivity because once they are installed on motherboard, transferring them to another computer is not easy. In addition, despite the fact that their antennas are powerful, the sources Wi-Fi signal degrade its performance. A lot of people don't like it either appearance antennas protruding from the back of the PC.

Bluetooth USB adapters are lightweight, portable, and cheap. They have less power, but more convenience. They connect to the USB port of the computer and to Wi-Fi networks. To do this, you will first need to download some drivers. Unfortunately, the convenience of a small size does come with some disadvantages. They do not have external antennas and are therefore less efficient.

Some USB adapters come with a single antenna, such as the Anewkodi model. While this is small compared to three PCI-e antennas, it definitely improves network responsiveness. Other models have remote-wired antennas that allow you to move it to the Wi-Fi receiving location. A USB adapter is best used when there is a straight, clear line from the adapter itself to the router.

Bluetooth service discovery

Before you start using the service, it is recommended to check its availability on your personal machine. An older laptop or computer may not have this important feature. Verification algorithm:

1. Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network Connections. If there is a correctly established and configured connection, there will be an entry “ Network connection Bluetooth" along with others network outages such as Ethernet and Wi-Fi.
2. Open Device Manager by clicking Start.
3. Find the “Other Devices” tab.
4. Device Manager will show you if your PC has a Bluetooth adapter device, even if it is not configured correctly.

Unpacking the device on a computer

If you find that your PC does not have built-in Bluetooth, you need to add it. You should first check whether there is a free USB port on the machine. If there is no space and the current ports are occupied, you can gain access using a quality USB hub or USB expansion card. Installation of a Bluetooth key in Windows 8/10 is automatic, since these operating systems contain basic Bluetooth drivers and are able to recognize new USB device Bluetooth adapter.

If the program is installed at an earlier Windows version, you need to find drivers through the Device Manager panel. After installing the key with installed drivers The Bluetooth icon appears on the taskbar.

Connection order:

1. Right-click on the icon and find “Add Bluetooth device” in the context menu.
2. Select the device you want to connect, then click Next.
3. Before connecting the Bluetooth adapter, you need to reboot the PC, after which the device will be available for use.

You can manage Bluetooth devices by opening the menu through the system tray or by going to Control Panel -> All Control Panel Items -> Devices and Printers.

Installing a USB adapter without a CD

You can configure the Windows operating system to automatic search and installations latest drivers for USB Bluetooth adapter:

1. Click the "Start" button and enter "Windows Update" in the "Search" field.
2. Click "Center" Windows updates» in search results. Windows Update must be turned on or automatic driver download will not work as expected. Click the “Change settings” link on the left side Windows windows Update.
3. Click "Select updates automatically" (recommended) from the drop-down menu in the "Important updates" section.
4. Click OK and close the Windows Update window.
5. Click the Start button and select Devices and Printers.
6. Right-click on the computer icon and select “Device Installation Settings.”
7. Click "Yes" to have Windows automatically download software drivers.
8. Click the “Save Changes” button.
9. Turn off computer.
10. Install a Bluetooth adapter for your computer by connecting it to the PC’s USB port or by sliding the board wireless adapter into the PC card slot on the side of the laptop.
11. Turn on the computer and fully load the operating system. Windows will notify you that new hardware has been found. After a few seconds, information will appear indicating that device drivers are installed.
12. If you are prompted to find drivers for your network adapter, select the Allow Windows to automatic download and installing device drivers."
13. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install drivers for the adapter.
14. When installation is complete, restart your computer.

Communication resuscitation program

Bluetooth Driver Installer - simple program for the Bluetooth adapter and solving any problems that may arise with the current Bluetooth device driver if it refuses to work. One of possible reasons This may be because the computer drivers do not recognize the device correctly.

One solution to resolve the issue is to uninstall the current driver and use the Bluetooth driver installer. It will detect and connect it as a universal device. The installation is very fast, the program automatically creates a system restore point. During the process, the Bluetooth driver installer will offer several unnecessary programs and optimized browser search. If the user does not want to install any additional software or change browser settings, it is recommended to disable them by unchecking the appropriate boxes.

Choosing the Best Wireless Device

There are various Bluetooth wireless adapters that connect to your PC. The user can synchronize devices with the computer wirelessly without cables getting in the way. Bluetooth adapters come in two versions: Class 1 and Class 2. The first is better suited for devices that require long-distance communication, while the second class of adapters is aimed more at the consumer market and home network.

It is recommended to select Bluetooth adapters with the latest 4.0 standard, which provides the best connectivity and compatibility with different operating systems. Adapters have critical selection characteristics:

• range;
• pairing;
• compatibility;
• Bluetooth protocol version and size.

The transmission range of a Bluetooth adapter for Windows 10 is mainly determined by which class it belongs to. If it is first class, it offers a wireless range of 100 meters. While the Class 2 Bluetooth adapter works within a range of 10m. Most similar devices on the market are of the latter variety and are good enough to connect a keyboard, printer and other accessories.

Best USB Adapter

Bluetooth must have effective method support for a rapidly growing list of peripherals Bluetooth Smart on the market, including printers, Bluetooth headsets, speakers and latest smartphones And Apple tablets and Android and be compatible with Mac computers and PC. It should work with various systems: Windows 8, 7, XP, Vista, 2003, 2000 Me 64/32 bit and Mac OS with available USB 2.0 or 1.2 port. A good adapter uses 3 Mbit/s for transmission. This is 3 times faster than traditional Bluetooth 1.1 and 1.2 adapters.

Bluetooth 4.0 provides better stability and ultra-low power consumption, making it an ideal laptop partner. Version 4.0 is also compatible with previous standards: v3.0, 2.0, 1.2 and 1.1. It has a working communication range of up to 30 meters.

Bluetooth wireless networking is still relevant when you urgently need to exchange data between different devices without resorting to wired methods of information transmission and the Internet. Bluetooth may also be activated on your computer, but it is not always built in initially, unlike laptops. If you are the owner of a laptop, then you have Bluetooth; if you are a computer, then this fact requires verification. In this article, you will learn how to detect Bluetooth on your computer, turn it on, and how to install Bluetooth if it is not on your computer. Take note of these methods.

How to check for Bluetooth on a computer

• First you need to find out if you have a built-in Bluetooth adapter. Go to Start and then Control Panel.

• Select the “Hardware and Sound” section by clicking on it.

• In the window that opens, select the “Device Manager” subsection in the “Devices and Printers” category.

• Wait a few seconds for the Device Manager window to open.
• In it you need to carefully look for the line “Radio modules” or “Bluetooth radio modules”. If you have such a line in the manager, then your computer has built-in Bluetooth.

• In one of the lines you can see the name of the adapter. This is where you need to look for drivers if you need them.

• If there is no such line, then try opening the line “ Network adapters" It may also include Bluetooth.
• So, if you find Bluetooth on your computer, then you need to install the drivers and start using it. If not, you'll have to buy it special USB module.

• You can install drivers on your laptop’s website or simply by searching the Internet for the name of the Bluetooth adapter.

How to enable built-in Bluetooth on a computer

• Just type the word “Bluetooth” into the search bar in Start.

• Now a wireless network icon will appear in the tray, through which all settings and parameters of the adapter will be available to you. Right-click on it.

• Now click “Open Settings” to configure Bluetooth or “Show Bluetooth Devices” to see what devices are already connected to you.

• In the settings, select the main tab called “Settings”, check the box next to “Allow Bluetooth devices to detect this computer”. Without this setting, no nearby devices will be able to transfer files to you or even see your computer.
• Uncheck the box when you are done using Bluetooth, as other users may mistakenly send you unnecessary files or even gain access to some documents.
• Configure other settings on this page, for example, it is better to check the box next to the line “Notify when a new Bluetooth device is connected” so that you can see who wants to connect to you.

How to install Bluetooth on a computer

If you don't have a built-in adapter, the easiest way is to buy a special USB module. He looks like regular card memory. The principle of operation is as follows:

• You insert the module into your computer.
• The drivers are downloaded automatically, wait until they are installed.
• Bluetooth turns on. You can use the device.

This module is very convenient, as it allows you to carry Bluetooth with you and use it on any computer or laptop. Don't forget to turn off the USB module when wireless network you don't need it anymore.

Users often encounter problems when connecting a computer and various peripherals using Bluetooth. Installed and turned on devices completely refuse to detect each other or communicate. A few simple recommendations for installing, connecting the adapter and adding devices that support Bluetooth will help you resolve these problems.

Bluetooth needs to be turned on and made discoverable

First of all, make sure that the devices you want to pair are indeed equipped with Bluetooth. This is clearly indicated in the documentation, and laptops have an additional designation on one of the stickers on the bottom cover - Bluetooth. Some budget laptop models, despite having all the signs of connectivity, do not have installed module. However, even if the module is there, it is initially disabled and the computer or phone simply does not see it.

Especially many ways turn on bluetooth on laptops. This could be a switch on one of the sides of the case, a button with a Bluetooth icon, or a keyboard shortcut. Often the button or switch is indicated by an antenna icon, and it also turns on Wi-Fi.

There may not be any enable elements at all, but there is an icon in the tray on which you need to call up the menu, right-click and select the enable option. It is impossible to list all the options, the main thing is to find this control element and set it to position - ON. When the module is turned on, the Bluetooth icon will appear in the tray or it will change color and become active.

On mobile phones Bluetooth connection it must not only be activated, but also made visible to others. Managing Bluetooth settings can usually be found under Applications phone main menu.

Once turned on, the Bluetooth symbol will also appear on the display. Activation must be completed Search for devices, which will show who you can connect with. If the required device is not found, check whether the adapter is installed correctly on the computer.

Bluetooth adapter must be installed and discoverable

To connect devices with desktop computers use a Bluetooth adapter. It connects to USB port. Usually the device comes with a software disc, but if it is not there, Windows 7 will install its own drivers when connected.

As a result, four devices will be identified − Generic Bluetooth Radio And Microsoft Bluetooth Enumerator, as well as two Bluetooth network devices. In some cases, another device is detected - Peripheral device Bluetooth, which remains unidentified.

The solution to this problem is described in the articleSetting up Bluetooth in Windows 7.

Now you need to make the computer itself visible for detection. To do this, open the menu bluetooth icon in the tray and select Open options. On the bookmark Options, default, computer visibility is disabled- this does not allow connect bluetooth on your phone or laptop. Enable this option and check the others, then apply the settings.

Repeat Search for devices on the phone, now the computer is in the list, you can start setting up the connection.

To communicate, the device must be added

To create a pair for Bluetooth connections Let’s use the icon menu item – Add device. The computer will find all objects available for communication, select the one you need and click Further. For security, when connecting, you are asked for a code that must be entered on your phone or laptop. Code entry time is limited.

For devices without a keyboard, such as a mouse or headphones, after the second attempt you will be offered connection options, select the one you need. As a result, the menu item Show Bluetooth devices will provide a choice for managing the required object.