How to connect the adapter

If there is no icon, then the most common reason for this problem is the absence of the correct driver in the system. How to deal with this will be discussed later in this article. Here, for now, let's assume that everything works as it should without unnecessary dancing with tambourines, the icon is in place, and there are no problems with the bluetooth adapter in the "Device Manager":

How to Connect a Bluetooth Adapter to a Computer or Laptop

Hi! We are often approached about how to connect Bluetooth. This is especially true for owners of computers – they usually do not have a built-in module, and gift headphones, joysticks and other wireless devices to connect oh so would like.

A special place is occupied by the problem, when people want to download Bluetooth – in this formulation. It is even scary to imagine what they can download there, but let's hope that at least the driver without any infection. This article is just for those simple PC users how you can connect Bluetooth, install all the necessary drivers on it and connect through it any available device. All step by step and without water, let's get started!

Any questions? Any doubts? Suggestions? Comments are always available for discussion)

Do you have an adapter?

Usually, computers do not have a built-in Bluetooth module. It is more the lot of portable devices – laptops, phones, tablets. The most common of these are motherboards with integrated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth adapters or someone who has taken care of his/her own needs and bought a PCI card, but these cases are one in a million.

Bluetooth is usually not installed in the computer.

And what could be easier? That's right! To buy a USB adapter. It's cheap and small and easy to install. Go to any computer store, buy the first one you see and be happy – regardless of the price they have about the same functionality. Here is an example of such modules:

You don't even have to know much about the models, and the price is great. It is like going to the store to buy bread. So who still does not have it, goes and gets it. Without such a gizmo to connect other Bluetooth devices will not work.

If you have to choose between PCI or USB adapter, I recommend to take USB one.

How to connect Bluetooth device to PC

SoFirstly we need a Bluetooth adapter. The most common models now in the form of "USB-flash" – ie you simply plug such a module to any USB-port of the PC, set the driver and you can get to work. Convenient?! 🙂 .

📌 You can buy The modules are available at the Chinese store AliExpress. By the way, I have instructions on how to buy discounted items on AliExpress – https://ocomp.info/kak-zakazat-tovar-na-aliekspres.html

By the wayI can't help noting that Bluetooth adapters can support different versions of the protocol. At the moment the most popular are: 4.0, 4.1, 4.2 and 5.0. Of course if your adapter supports version 5.0 it will be able to pair with headphones which only support 4.0.

? More more about how to find out the version of Bluetooth, and what it affects – https://ocomp.info/versiyu-bluetooth.html.

If you bought a USB version of the adapter, then the connection is reduced to installing the module to the port (note that many devices have an LED, which should be lit when working).

Note: it is desirable to connect the adapter to the USB ports located on the back of the PC.

STEP 2: Installing the driver on the adapter

If you use modern operating systems Windows 8/10/11 – most likely, after connecting the adapter, the operating system will automatically install the driver to it and in 10-15 seconds you will have a characteristic icon in the tray (next to the clock). By right-clicking on it you can immediately proceed to adding (pairing) a new device.

If the driver is not installed automatically (and the icon does not appear to you), there are several options how to fix it.

Option 1.

1. You need to open the Device Manager;
2. Next, open the tab "Bluetooth" (or "Other devices");
3. Find the device named "Adapter. " ;
4. Right-click on it, and select from the menu "Update Driver". (after agreeing to the driver auto-update from Windows).

Device Manager – update the driver on the Bluetooth adapter

If suddenly it turns out that the driver is updated, but the icon in the tray and did not appear, do the following:

1. open the network connections (use the Win+R , and the command ncpa.cpl ) ;
2. then open the properties Bluetooth connection;

Bluetooth adapter properties

Connect and set up the adapter

In order for the Internet connection to appear on the Smart TV, the user must first make sure that

• In the immediate vicinity of the TV there is a Wi-Fi router in working condition, connected to a computer. It is not necessary that the PC is working at the moment;
• the router can share the Internet with other devices. It is necessary to make sure that the appropriate checkbox is checked in the router settings;
• availability of an adapter connected to the digital set-top box.

After connecting the module to the digital set-top box, you will need to perform a number of steps to configure it:

1. Make sure that the device is connected to the correct TV port. This is a USB connector. Modern TV sets have several such connectors.
2. Go to "Settings" of the TV, switch to the section responsible for setting up the network.
3. Select the type of connection to the network. In this case, you need to specify the wireless connection.
4. Search for access points in the vicinity.
5. Connect to the router's network by entering the password for synchronization. You can see the code for your router in its settings on your computer.

Review of the best models of wi-fi adapters for digital set-top boxes

For ease of choosing a wi-fi module, it is necessary to give a rating of the best models.

Dongle M3.

This receiver has built-in RAM, and allows you to connect SD disks. The TV tuner works on 5 GHz, has an interesting design design, a long life, according to the manufacturer. This adapter can definitely be recommended for purchase.

Toshiba WLM-20U2

This USB Wi-Fi adapter for TV set-top box works in the frequency range from 2.4 to 5 GHz and has a range of up to 100 meters. Also inside the device is built an additional antenna to enhance the Wi-Fi signal. However, it is not used for small areas.

If after the first connection the devices fail to synchronize with each other, it is recommended to reset them. The adapter must be disconnected from the TV, and the router from the mains.

Samsung WIS12ABGNX/NWT

This wi-fi module can be used to connect smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktop computers to the wireless network. However, it is only suitable for Samsung brand TVs.

LG AN-WF500

Adapter with advanced functionality, which has technology to transfer data via Bluetooth. To connect the module you can use the USB cable included in the package.

Thus, when choosing a Wi-Fi adapter for digital TV, you need to follow the recommendations described above to avoid problems in the future. After reading this article, it's easy to see why you need a wi-fi adapter for your digital set-top box.

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