ASUS USB-BT500 Bluetooth 3 Mbit/s

USB-BT500 is a compact Bluetooth Smart Ready USB adapter that brings Bluetooth 5.0 capabilities to computers. It enables wireless connections with a variety of devices such as printers, phones, headsets, speakers, keyboards and game controllers, providing an easy way to add modern Bluetooth functionality to a PC.

Advantages

The adapter upgrades a PC to Bluetooth 5.0, offering up to twice the transmission speed and up to four times the range compared with earlier versions. Its ultra-small form factor preserves USB port space while supporting Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for reduced power consumption. In dual mode the adapter remains fully backward compatible with Bluetooth 4.x, 3.x and 2.1 devices.

Key specifications

• Bluetooth version: 5.0 (Bluetooth Smart Ready)
• Backward compatibility: Bluetooth 4.x / 3.x / 2.1
• Technology: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• Form factor: Ultra-small USB adapter
• Main uses: Wireless connection to speakers, headphones, keyboards, controllers, phones, printers

How to use

Insert the USB-BT500 adapter into an available USB port on the computer. Enable Bluetooth on the PC and pair with the desired device following the operating system’s pairing procedure. For optimal results, place the connected device within the effective Bluetooth range and ensure device drivers are up to date.

Recommendations

Use USB-BT500 for adding modern Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity to older PCs; keep paired devices within recommended range and update drivers to maintain compatibility and performance.