Customer Reviews for Startech USB Bluetooth 5.0 Adapter (USBA-BLUETOOTH-V5-C2)
Item # : IM106GF60
Model # : USBA-BLUETOOTH-V5-C2
- This compact USB Bluetooth 5.0 adapter class 2 connects to multiple devices at once and up to 33ft (10m). Add the functionality to a computer with this USB Bluetooth dongle or replace a broken built-in Bluetooth radio
- Using this USB Bluetooth adapter you can easily connect to a multitude of devices such as keyboards, mice, cellphones, tablets, headphones, smartwatches, etc. with reliable data transfer, audio streaming, and data sync
Price is $23.49
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6 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Mar 9, 2024
It works on Linux
I Bought on Amazon and on my Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon with the Kernel 5.15.0-97-generic it started to work out of the box. I found this dongle it the article on the Medium.com -
[Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 on Linux: overview of supported dongles and chipsets (M.2, PCIe and USB)]
after unsuccessful fight with the dongle I had.
My Creative SoundBlaster X7 connected s...
[Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 on Linux: overview of supported dongles and chipsets (M.2, PCIe and USB)]
after unsuccessful fight with the dongle I had.
My Creative SoundBlaster X7 connected s...
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VS
Most helpful critical review
Posted May 2, 2024
Doesnt work
Looks like its working, but it cant find any bluetooth devices nearby and can't be found.
Paired different things with my phone next to the adapter and that works fine, so its not my devices thats not working..
Based on the other reviewes and my own experience, dont buy it, its not working.
Paired different things with my phone next to the adapter and that works fine, so its not my devices thats not working..
Based on the other reviewes and my own experience, dont buy it, its not working.
Electrician
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startech.com
Posted May 2, 2024
Doesnt work
Looks like its working, but it cant find any bluetooth devices nearby and can't be found.
Paired different things with my phone next to the adapter and that works fine, so its not my devices thats not working..
Based on the other reviewes and my own experience, dont buy it, its not working.
Paired different things with my phone next to the adapter and that works fine, so its not my devices thats not working..
Based on the other reviewes and my own experience, dont buy it, its not working.
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our USBA-BLUETOOTH-V5-C2. We are sorry to hear that you experienced difficulty with USBA-BLUETOOTH-V5-C2 as this is not expected behavior for our USB bluetooth adapter. Our Technical Advisors will be reaching out to you shortly.
May 13, 2024
Arty Marty
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startech.com
Posted Mar 9, 2024
It works on Linux
I Bought on Amazon and on my Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon with the Kernel 5.15.0-97-generic it started to work out of the box. I found this dongle it the article on the Medium.com -
[Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 on Linux: overview of supported dongles and chipsets (M.2, PCIe and USB)]
after unsuccessful fight with the dongle I had.
My Creative SoundBlaster X7 connected s...
[Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 on Linux: overview of supported dongles and chipsets (M.2, PCIe and USB)]
after unsuccessful fight with the dongle I had.
My Creative SoundBlaster X7 connected s...
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TiredOfMyTimeBeingWasted
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Posted Feb 3, 2024
Doesn't work with Windows 10 - Needs drivers!!!
I wish I would have seen these reviews before I bought this paperweight. Looks like for over 1 year the reviews have been telling them this thing does not work correctly with win 10 yet they keep selling it as is. It needs *WORKING* drivers. Win 10 sees the device but it doesn't actually work or connect to anything. If you are not willing to supply drivers you should at...
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our USBA-BLUETOOTH-V5-C2. This device is plug and play as this is not expected behavior for our adapter. Our Technical Advisors will be reaching out to you shortly.
February 5, 2024
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Posted Nov 20, 2023
Doesn't work
Purchased 2 of these. Using on W11. Cannot see any BT devices even though it shows BT connectivity
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our USBA-BLUETOOTH-V5-C2. We are sorry to hear that you experienced difficulty with USBA-BLUETOOTH-V5-C2 as this is not expected behavior for our USB Bluetooth adapter. Our Technical Advisors will be reaching out to you shortly.
November 20, 2023
Frederick
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Posted Sep 26, 2023
i bought 4 of these devices and NONE OF THEM WORKED. We installed all the updates and all the drivers and still didn't work. Pls pull this product out of the market
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our USBA-BLUETOOTH-V5-C2. We are sorry to hear that you experienced difficulty with USBA-BLUETOOTH-V5-C2 as this is not expected behavior for our USB Bluetooth adapter. Our Technical Advisors will be reaching out to you shortly.
Atha, September 28, 2023