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 4.0 LE compliant Bluetooth Smart Ready transceiver• Class 1 device with 50m (165ft) effective range• Support for Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) with data transfer rates up to 3 Mbps• Low power consumption• Ultra-compact form factor• Backward compatible with Bluetooth v3.0, 2.0, 1.2 and 1.1 devices• Power / Linking / Standby LED indicator 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. Backed by a StarTech 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Applications • Connect Bluetooth peripherals such as keyboard/mouse or smart phones to your computer system• Reduce cable clutter by using wireless Bluetooth devices (such as keyboard/mouse) instead of traditional wired devices• Connect peripherals wirelessly to a computer in a remote/secure location• Connect peripherals in an industrial setting where the computer can be kept away from the work areas Advantage • Connect to the latest Bluetooth devices with Bluetooth version 4.0 support• Communicate across distances of up to 50m (165ft) with a Bluetooth Class 1 transceiver• Leave the unobtrusive USB dongle connected while you travel, for maximum portability.