Not only will the methods outlined in this article help you add Bluetooth to a computer that doesn't have it, but they will also help you add an updated Bluetooth connection to a computer with older Bluetooth hardware. Why? Because depending on the age of your machine, it might only have Bluetooth 4.0 or older. Bluetooth is also handy when using wireless headsets, bluetooth trackers, game controllers, mice, keyboards, and other peripherals.Įven if you already have Bluetooth on your laptop or desktop PC, you may still want to follow along with this article.
You could, for example, run an auxiliary audio cable from your computer to some of Bluetooth speakers we reviewed in our Bluetooth speaker guide, but it would make your speaker a lot more portable and convenient to pipe in the music over Bluetooth so you could retain the ability to move it anywhere in your office. While you can get by just fine without Bluetooth support on your computer (especially if you're using a desktop) there are tens of thousands of peripherals and accessories that require-or would be made more convenient by-Bluetooth.
We'll show you how to add Bluetooth support to any Windows computer-easily and cheaply. If you're rocking a PC without Bluetooth support, don't fret. Although the majority of laptops-and even desktops-now come with Bluetooth support, some of us still need Bluetooth upgrades.
