StarTech.comUSB Bluetooth 5.0 Adapter, USB Bluetooth Dongle for PC/Computer/Laptop/Keyboard/Mouse, BT 5.0 Adapter for Headsets, Mini USB Bluetooth Receiver, Windows/Linux (USBA-BLUETOOTH-V5-C2)

Works great with Linux. As of Janaury 4, 2025, I'm using the latest version of Fedora Linux, and it was plug and play baiscally. Picked it up instantly and paired my bluetooth headphones with no issue.

Needed it to connect a Scuf Instinct Pro controller wirelessly to my pc running ChimeraOS on a spare nvme to game occasionally on my PC. Was recognized immediately and connection is strong and stable.Also, I booted into my main distro (Ubuntu 22.04) and connected my Sony XM4s (WHs). Flawless sound and stable connection. Haven’t tested the “hifi” audio codecs (aptx and such) because haven’t been able to compile the plugins in my first try (something about pipewire version) however audio over SBC is perfectly fine.Anyway, wanted to share my experience specifically for Linux. Windows probably works great also.

This works great with Windows 10 1903. It changes from stereo to the mic/mono mode automatically and in a sensible manner. However the range in my house is not even 50ft. It may work longer outdoors with no obstructions but for those looking to get more range in a wood frame dry wall house this is no better than the $10-15 options. I tested mine taped to a Popsicle stick and it is about 3 inches above the top of my monitor. My use is for a range of just over 50ft from a dinning room to a bedroom. The stereo suffers dropouts at about 45ft. My zexmite has the same range. I have a DG60 that goes past the bedroom but is difficult to make play with WIndows 10. But that is what I will continue to use. FYI, for those that don't know, Bluetooth cannot do stereo with mic as there are only two channels so you get stereo OR mic/mono.

Windows 10 detects the Startech Bluetooth dongle and installs drivers for it. After turning on the radio and running a sweep for devices, none are found. Tried five different devices and all failed. I have a different brand adapter and that works fine with Windows 10 with these same devices. Tried different PCs. Seems to be the Startech. Checking there website, almost every customer had the same problem. Seems like a known issue. My advice is do not purchase. You most likely will be wasting your time.

This one works on my arch machine perfectly. I plugged it in. Booted my computer and tried to connect my Bluetooth headphones and boom!!! Connected right away. Truly plug and play in arch. No lag on videos nothing!!! If you are on Linux specially arch and you had Bluetooth issues like me. Buy this and your problems will be solved.

Inserted into USB port. Bluetooth worked immediately and without problems. Running Linux Mint 21.3 on an HP DV-6 from 2012. Mint did not recognize the native Bluetooth card for this laptop. The StarTech USB Bluetooth 5.0 Adapter, USB Bluetooth Dongle worked immediately. No setup required.

Does not work on Linux Mint 22.1. Any search will tell you the Bluetooth on Linux is often problematic. This one is no different.Might be fine on another OS

I took the adapter out of the box, plugged it into a USB port, paired the laptop with my phone, and transferred my contact list as a .vcf file. It "just worked" . The box contained a brief manual and a CD or DVD with drivers. Neither of which I needed.