Add Bluetooth 4. capabilities to a laptop or desktop computer through USB 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 5m (165ft). Compliant with Bluetooth 4. 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 v4. 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., 2., 1.2 and 1.1) to ensure connectivity with all of your Bluetooth devices. Please Note: Ranges above 1 meters (32.8 ft) require the connected Bluetooth device to support Bluetooth Class 1 Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. The StarTech.com Advantage