The USBBT2EDR4 Class 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter lets you add Bluetooth wireless capabilities to a laptop or desktop computer through USB (Universal Serial Bus), with support for transfer distances of up to 10m (33ft). This Bluetooth adapter is based on the well-established Broadcom 20702 chip, offering reliable throughput & Packet Loss Concealment (PLC) technology which reduces errors / dropped connections & improves audio performance. Compliant with Bluetooth 4.0 LE +EDR, the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Bluetooth adapter offers data transfer rates up to 3 Mbps & 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 & Android™ smartphones & tablets, headsets or monitoring equipment. Bluetooth v 4.0 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 (v 3.0, 2.x, & 1.x) to ensure connectivity with all of your Bluetooth devices. Backed by a Star Tech.com 2-year warranty & free lifetime technical support. The Star Tech.com Advantage Connect to the latest Bluetooth devices with Bluetooth version 4.0 support Communicate across distances of up to 10m (33ft) with a Bluetooth Class 2 transceiver Leave the unobtrusive USB (Universal Serial Bus) dongle connected while you travel, for maximum portability