Confused: If your computer does not have Bluetooth can you still use wireless? Doesn't appear to come with pre-paired dongle like other headsets.
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No, unfortunately; for wireless use you must have a Bluetooth connection on your device (computer, smartphone, iPhone, etc.). For wired connections the headphones use USB, or a 4 connector wire like that used with a smartphone. You can buy inexpensive aftermarket Bluetooth adapters that plug into a USB port on your computer. Plugable Technologies, model USB-BT4LE, seems to be highly rated on Amazon.
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It has no bluetooth. It's surprising nothing has been done by either ASUS or Amazon: fix the misinformation or compensate the customers. Honestly it's a good computer for its price. Also it seems easy enough if you want to upgrade to BT capacity.
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Most PCs in the price range of mac have native bluetooth (and have for a while). I think almost any dell can get it for ~$20 added to the purchase. I was also adding that if a PC didn't have support than a single dongle would be easy to give it support. The problem he was complaining about was the lack of peripherals utilizing the support independant of having a PC, MAC or anything else.
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A Bluetooth dongle is like a network interface card, it does what the software programs you buy tell it to do. Everything depends on the functionality of the software the manufacturer of the stereo created. My guess is a typical stereo with bluetooth is looking for Bluetooth headsets or earphones and will transmit to them. In that role it is a master and the headset is a slave. It is unlikely that the stereo will act as a slave to some other system.
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Yes, you plug in the little bluetooth adapter (I did not know it was called a dongle) into your usb port and switch it to bluetooth to go wireless. It also has a cord that connects the headset to a usb port for audio/microphone connection and for charging the headset. The left ear part of the headset (opposite of the microphone) has a compartment that stores the bluetooth dongle. I found that to be usefull since I can easily keep it all together as I travel
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Hi ! Because I don't use Bluetooth in the computer I have even noticed but what I can tell you is that it comes with windows 8 without touch screen which is ridiculous !
1807133
I feel your pain, I have enough USB crap to wire a small town. So I started using Macs, so, Easiest way, Buy a Mac! Bluetooth included as standard, otherwise keep screaming at Microsoft! Eventually, If Microsoft pushes hard enough, PC makers may decide to include the Bluetooth hardware.... or Buy a Mac!Oh almost forgot, MS does make a cute little Bluetooth notebook mouse 5000, works great with my little ASUS netbook, its no magic mouse, but just a standard scroll mouse.
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I'm using mine with Windows, but if your Mac has Bluetooth capability you wouldn't need a dongle (just instructions about how to enable your BT, if it isn't already enabled). If it doesn't have Bluetooth, you will need a dongle.
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The USB Headset is now ,the wireless is still on pre order. Was hoping for a release date on the Wireless and you can or I can only pre order thru Amazon at this time for the ones I would like get. Thank you for the info on the USB headset tho, may have to go with thise instead.
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It has bluetooth but of the two I purchased I was unable to get a Bluetooth mouse to connect reliably and work, and this after trying 3 different BT mice. I was able to get BT to work with a BT speaker. I've not yet contacted the company for help so not sure if there is a fix for BT mice. Also, was unreliable when connecting with a computer via bluetooth.
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You don't need drivers for this. But you do need to be able to connect with a bluetooth. The pairing between one computer and the headset is what makes the connection. So, make sure you have a bluetooth enabled computer. Many older computers do not have bluetooth. Also, this is a very nice write-up on setting up bluetooth connections http://www.ehow.com/how_6761724_access-bluetooth-computer.htmlGood luck
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There's a little dongle in the battery compartment that you have to pull out and insert into a USB port before it will work. For this product you do not need any bluetooth connections since it is a "plug and play" device. Just connect the dongle to the computer via the USB port, make sure the batteries are inserted properly, and then tun it on. It should instantly download/install software (but may take a few moments) and then be usable.
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Mine didn't either. assume faulty hardware because driver install wouldn't matter if windows can't even find a device to install a driver for. threw it away and the bought a bluetooth 4.0 name brand for $10 which required no drivers. plug and play.
1000925
Yuppers! It comes with a Bluetooth dongle that is compatible with Windows 7.
1480280
Your computer doesn't need bluetooth internally. This setup has a USB stick--looks like flashdrive--that allows the headset to connect to your computer.
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(1) no need for a dongle. (2) I bought this mouse on Amazon recently and it crapped out after a week of use. Good Luck.
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Yes, even if you computer does not have Bluetooth Support you can make it work. You will need to purchase a Bluetooth Dongle, this is plugged into the headset out receptacle, this can then be paired with the receiving Blue Tooth headset.