Question
Which Bluetooth USB adapter (dongle) are recommended for using with AirID on a Windows10 PC?
Answer
For Windows 10 computer without (or non reliable) integrated bluetooth low energy capabilities, a third party USB-bluetooth low energy (BLE) adapter must be used.
Please find here the tested dongles (negative - in Blacklist, positive - in Whitelist):
Whitelist
Vendor | Item model number | BLE chipset |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS | USB-BT400 | Broadcom (BCM20702) |
| ZWOTEEK | ADE-ZW-BTA01 | Broadcom (BCM20702) |
| BELKIN | Mini Bluetooth® V4.0 USB Adapter | Broadcom (BCM20702) |
Blacklist
Vendor | Item model number | BLE chipset |
|---|---|---|
| MUMBI | Bluetooth 4.0 USB Dongle | CSR |
| ROCKETEK | RT-BT4 | CSR |
PLEASE NOTE: certgate constantly tests third party bluetooth adapters to provide maximum compatibility, although not all combination can be tested in advance. In general, we recommend using a branded BLE adapter from reliable sources.
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