The USB-BT500 is a Bluetooth Smart Ready USB adapter that supports the new Bluetooth 5 standard. It enables wireless connections with a variety of devices, such as computers, printers, smartphones, headsets, speakers, keyboards, controllers, and more. Install the ASUS USB-BT500 for an instant upgrade of your PC to the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology and experience data transfers that are up to twice as fast with four times the range. With a Bluetooth interface on your PC, you can enjoy the convenience and freedom of wireless connections with a wide range of devices, including speakers, headphones, and game controllers. The ultra-compact USB-BT500 features Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, allowing for energy-efficient connections. In dual mode, the ASUS USB-BT500 remains fully backward compatible with Bluetooth 4.x, 3.x, and 2.1. Bluetooth 5.0 offers faster, longer-range coverage – transfer data up to twice as fast as before and with four times the range in BLE.