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Edimax Bluetooth Adapter for PC, BT 5.0 EDR Nano USB Dongle, Fast Transfer, Bluetooth Headphones Headset Speakers Keyboard Mouse, Win 10/11 Plug-n-Play, Linux/Mint 21 Plug-n-Play, BT-8500

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Brand Edimax
Hardware Interface Bluetooth
Color Black
Compatible Devices Desktop, Mouse, Keyboard, Tablet, Printer, Smartphone
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth
Data Transfer Rate 3 Megabits Per Second
UPC 649659025554
Manufacturer EDiMAX

About this item

  • Nano-sized USB 2.0 Bluetooth 5.0 + EDR adapter that is the smallest sized BT 5.0 USB adapter on Amazon. (Single chip combines BT baseband, modem, and BT RF into a tiny package while providing full performance)
  • Bluetooth SIG Certified for maximum compatibility and consistent performance. Bluetooth 5.0 standard, transfers data up to 4 times faster than Bluetooth 4.2 standards while saving energy.
  • Plug-n-Play Support with Linux kernel 5.8 or above, Mint 21, and Windows 11/10. Supports Windows 8.1, Linux driver available for kernels 2.6.32 - 5.8 (supports Fedora & Ubuntu only). Visit the EDiMAX website for the latest support information and driver download.
  • Single-chip Bluetooth 5 controller, combines multiple protocols for full features: LM, LL, L2CAP, GATT, RFCOMM, SPP, LE.
  • Supports dual mode (BR/EDR + LE Controllers), compatible with previous versions, including v2.1 + LE and Bluetooth classic (BDR/EDR). Supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) with multiple Low Energy states.
  • TRUSTED BRAND: With decades of experience in development, and manufacturing networking products, EDIMAX is committed to providing the latest networking technologies at affordable prices.

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Customer Ratings
4.24.2 out of 5 stars759
4.44.4 out of 5 stars125
4.24.2 out of 5 stars568
4.24.2 out of 5 stars22
4.34.3 out of 5 stars10,193
4.44.4 out of 5 stars2,636
Bluetooth connectivity
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4.0
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Tech Support
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data transfer rate
3 megabits per second
3 megabits per second
2 megabits per second
3 megabits per second
3 megabytes per second
3 megabits per second
data link protocol
Bluetooth
Bluetooth, USB
USB, Bluetooth
Bluetooth
USB, Bluetooth
Bluetooth, Firmware Version: LMP 9.25805
hardware interface
bluetooth
bluetooth 5, bluetooth 4 0, bluetooth 3 0, bluetooth 2 0, bluetooth, usb2.0, usb3.0
bluetooth 5
usb
bluetooth 4 0
bluetooth 5, bluetooth 5, bluetooth 5, bluetooth 5, bluetooth 5, bluetooth 5, bluetooth 5
operating system
Windows 10/11 Plug-n-Play, Windows 8; Linux/ Mint 21 Plug-n-Play
Linux, Windows 7, Windows XP
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11, Linux V2.6.32 and up LTS Only
Windows 10, Windows 7
8 . 1,Linux,Win 8,Windows 11,Windows 7,Windows 8
Windows 10, Windows 11
weight
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3 grams
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Product Description

Bluetooth 5.0 | The Latest Performance Standard

Speed, distance and connectivity set the new Bluetooth 5.0 apart from the older generation. Gain faster transfer speeds of up to 3 times (3Mbps with Enhanced Data Rate) and extended distance of up to 4 times that of Bluetooth 4.0 (40 Meters Indoor).

BT-8500 Speed
BT-8500 BQB

Make it Wireless | Connect Your Devices

There are a lot of products with Bluetooth built-in, yet you can’t fully utilize those products because your machine does not have Bluetooth connectivity. You can now connect Bluetooth enabled devices such as controllers, headphones, speakers, keyboards and mouse, printers, smartphones, tablets and more.

BT-8500

Real Bluetooth 5.0 | BQB Certified

The BT-8500 Bluetooth 5.0 Nano USB Adapter is qualified with BQB certification. The Bluetooth logo is only available for products that passed the Bluetooth qualification process and earned the BQB certification.

BT-8500 Small

Green BLE BT-8500

BT-8500 Windows

Nano Size | World’s Smallest

No matter if you are adding Bluetooth 5 to your desktop or laptop, you can expect to plug and forget, thanks to its ultra-small nano-sized housing.

Bluetooth BLE | Keeping the Energy Consumption Low

Supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), meaning that your devices are connected with optimal energy consumption.

Supports Windows and Linux

Supports Windows 8.1/10, Linux: Kernel 2.6.32 - 5.3 or above (support Fedora & Ubuntu only)

Industrial Partner

Embedded Wireless Adapter Solution for Industrial IoT (IIoT)

Looking to add wireless connectivity to your product, device, or machine? Embedded with Edimax wireless USB adapters, supports various Bluetooth standards, delivers a completely connected, always-on experience for your customers. With more than 30 years of manufacturing integration experience, trust our proven expertise and first-class support to power your IoT application.

Bluetoorh 5.0 USB Edimax Edimax EW-7611ULB 150 x 300 EW-7811Un V2 150 x 300 EW-7822ULC 150 x 300 EW-7811UTC 150 x 300
BT-8500 EW-7611ULB EW-7811Un V2 EW-7822ULC EW-7811UTC
Customer Reviews
4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.0 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Price $11.99 $12.99 $8.99 $19.15 $15.13
Connectivity Technology Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 + Wi-Fi 4 Wi-Fi 4 Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Rating N150 N150 AC1200 AC600
Size Nano Nano Nano Nano Tiny
USB 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

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4.2 out of 5 stars
759 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, value, and ease of setup of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they mention it works perfectly on both Windows and Linux, and it's good value for money. That said, some complain about the stability. Opinions are mixed on bluetooth, range, connectivity, and sound quality.

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84 customers mention "Performance"67 positive17 negative

Customers like the performance of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they say it works well in Linux and Windows 10, and it installs and works perfectly within seconds. Some mention that it works perfectly without any drivers or setup. That said, most say it's very good and would buy again.

"...Haven't had it drop the connection. Finally, one that works reliably with Linux." Read more

"...So, yes it does, and it works well...." Read more

"...up a set of blue-tooth headphones to test it out and everything seemed to work fine...." Read more

"...It worked great with the Windows GATT API and it was able to pick up the BLE device and its periodic advertisements...." Read more

33 customers mention "Ease of setup"29 positive4 negative

Customers like how easy it is to set up the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it works plug and play with no need to install a bunch of drivers. Some say that the drivers install easily and automatically with Windows 10. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of use and connection.

"...Plugged it in and it simply worked. No need to install a driver or additional software...." Read more

"...Just like Windows, its plug and play with no need to install a bunch of risky drivers and software...." Read more

"...It works well and I'm very pleased with the ease of connection and sound quality." Read more

"...It was plug-and-play with Linux Mint 21.2. Paired immediately with my devices. Sound quality is excellent. Also quite stable. And a great value...." Read more

13 customers mention "Value"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the network interface controller adapter. They say it's very good for its price and worth it.

"...Better instructions would be nice but for $10 the price was fair enough." Read more

"...Sound quality is excellent. Also quite stable. And a great value. Well-made and packaged, too...." Read more

"Good price, quick delivery, plug and play as Linux mint mate found and configured it on my older Gateway that didn’t have its own Bluetooth...." Read more

"...Perfect device for the money. Didnt have to upgrade desktop or buy different style headphones." Read more

36 customers mention "Connectivity"19 positive17 negative

Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the adapter. Some mention that speakers, headphones or cell phones connect immediately and maintain a very good connectivity and data, while others say that connecting can be problematic, with timeouts and that their bluetooth device would never fully connect.

"...I was able to pair with my headphones and the sound was clear. Haven't had it drop the connection. Finally, one that works reliably with Linux." Read more

"...was experiencing random timeouts and that his/her bluetooth device would never fully connect. This is exactly what I'm experiencing...." Read more

"...No problems connecting and the signal strength was good as well...." Read more

"...The dongle was there on my list of devices but my headphones would not connect. I paired them again and it worked, sort of...." Read more

19 customers mention "Sound quality"12 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that the sound is excellent and stable, while others say that it has issues and starts breaking up or reverting to a horrible sound profile. Some customers also say that the audio starts cutting out and then switching to softer sounds. Overall, the opinions are mixed and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

"...I was able to pair with my headphones and the sound was clear. Haven't had it drop the connection. Finally, one that works reliably with Linux." Read more

"...The sound cuts in and out, the screen refreshes for no apparent reason, and some games just don't load because they're apparently having issues with..." Read more

"...It works well and I'm very pleased with the ease of connection and sound quality." Read more

"...Paired immediately with my devices. Sound quality is excellent. Also quite stable. And a great value. Well-made and packaged, too...." Read more

17 customers mention "Bluetooth"9 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the bluetooth of the network interface controller adapter. Some say that it works instantly and provides great Bluetooth connections, while others say that the drivers became corrupt and the Bluetooth functionality was completely halted. Some customers also mention that the Bluetooth built into PC was too old and randomly disconnected while on Bluetooth.

"...Windows 11 was able to fire up Bluetooth discovery, and I was able to connect my keyboard-- but with some hitches...." Read more

"I just bought the latest tech desktop PC and Linux didn't recognize the Bluetooth portion of the OEM Mediatek MT7922...." Read more

"This little USB provided full Bluetooth capabilities for my desktop. Perfect device for the money...." Read more

"...I think it was because my Bluetooth built into PC was too old. Spent 5+ hours trying to get it to work...." Read more

14 customers mention "Range"5 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the range of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention it has a great range for its size, while others say it has poor reception and loses all signal to the keyboard.

"...But on the Edimax, the range is less than half before it starts breaking up or reverting to a horrible sound profile...." Read more

"...No problems connecting and the signal strength was good as well...." Read more

"...Range is tricky. With the Soundsports, it's pretty bad, maybe twenty feet in open air, ten feet if there's any obstruction...." Read more

"...along normally for a couple weeks or so, and suddenly, I lost all signal to the keyboard. It would simply not connect to the PC at all...." Read more

12 customers mention "Stability"0 positive12 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that the driver causes system instability and breaks system restore. They also say that the adapter is erratic and unstable with frequent drops. Customers also say it's a little flaky on Ubuntu.

"...Another reviewer on Fedora 32 said that he/she was experiencing random timeouts and that his/her bluetooth device would never fully connect...." Read more

"...But on the Edimax, the range is less than half before it starts breaking up or reverting to a horrible sound profile...." Read more

"...At times this seems to happen automatically and at times not. Seems a little buggy...." Read more

"...I'm not really sure. All I can say for sure it that my system isn't stable like it used to be...." Read more

So far so good on Ubuntu 22.04
4 out of 5 stars
So far so good on Ubuntu 22.04
I connected the drive and it was recognized right away in Ubuntu 22.04. I paired it with my cheap Monoprice 8323 headset (BSH-1701) and I've been streaming audio for a couple hours. Everything seems to work as it should. The mic on the headset also works just fine. I'll update this review if I encounter any oddities.Update: This adapter has very poor range. At around 25ft or so the audio starts cutting out and then switches to a lower audio quality. I can go over twice that distance using my phone with the same headset and it doesn't degrade quality nor cut out.
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M. Eckelman
5.0 out of 5 stars Works with Linux, Fedora 40
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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I just bought the latest tech desktop PC and Linux didn't recognize the Bluetooth portion of the OEM Mediatek MT7922. This USB adapter works with Linux, Fedora 40 right out of the box. Plugged it in and it simply worked. No need to install a driver or additional software. I believe Linux Kernel 6.10 will have the MT7922 issue resolved in August 2024. Yes, I'm too lazy to compile a kernel patch to fix this. Until then, this USB Bluetooth adapter will do fine.
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WiseJungler
5.0 out of 5 stars Worked with Zorin Linux effortlessly. Finally, one that works reliably
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
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Worked with Zorin Linux effortlessly.
Prior to getting Edimax's, I had tried 3 bluetooth USB dongles with mixed results. Only one worked and only for a brief period. With Edimax's, I first plugged it into the USB port, then turned on the computer. Once Zorin OS loaded, I went to the Bluetooth section in the settings, and there it was automatically recognized. Maybe the drivers I had installed previously helped, but I had to do nothing to have it recognized. I was able to pair with my headphones and the sound was clear. Haven't had it drop the connection. Finally, one that works reliably with Linux.
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Jabiru
4.0 out of 5 stars Works with Linux
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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I bought this based on the ability to work with Linux (basically a driver issue wrt the core OS). So, yes it does, and it works well. I wish they'd make one with a bit more of an antenna on it as it won't work with a USB extension cord to increase the working distance. For short distances (nominally 100') it works fine.
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William
5.0 out of 5 stars Works on Linux too
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
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I bought this to add blue tooth connectivity to my Linux desktop PC. Just like Windows, its plug and play with no need to install a bunch of risky drivers and software. I linked up a set of blue-tooth headphones to test it out and everything seemed to work fine. No problems connecting and the signal strength was good as well.
Great buy for anyone wanting to add Blue-tooth connectivity to any device that doesn't already have it.
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rossman
1.0 out of 5 stars Does not work on Fedora 33
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2021
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Bought this because one reviewer said that it was working with Fedora 33, kernel 5.9 out of the box (the review was about a month old when I purchased this product). Now on kernel 5.10 and it absolutely does not work on Fedora 33 kernel 5.10. Another reviewer on Fedora 32 said that he/she was experiencing random timeouts and that his/her bluetooth device would never fully connect. This is exactly what I'm experiencing.

Drivers supplied by EDIMax come in zipped, source code form and the instructions to install are minimal. They say they support up to kernel version 5.3, which would only work on Fedora if you were running and End-Of-Life version (maybe Fedora 31 or 30). It might ultimately work someday, but the manufacturer should not claim they support Fedora if they're not willing to keep up with the kernel versions.

Would not recommend for Linux users. By this device at your own risk.
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W. Ramirez
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend for professional hardware development
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
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I bought this adapter for testing custom hardware over BLE. It worked great with the Windows GATT API and it was able to pick up the BLE device and its periodic advertisements. This adapter seems to have a minor issue with receiving rotating/revolving advertisements, but it is very stable and hasn't given me any grief. I would recommend it for professional hardware development.
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Michael Gregg
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great with Linux
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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I have a Linux desktop connected to a large screen TV i use to browse the web and play videos. I wanted to add wireless headphones to it and bought the Edimax Bluetooth adapter to add this capability.
It works well and I'm very pleased with the ease of connection and sound quality.
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dan
5.0 out of 5 stars Plug and play
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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Good price, quick delivery, plug and play as Linux mint mate found and configured it on my older Gateway that didn’t have its own Bluetooth. Just as advertised!
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Myriam
5.0 out of 5 stars Works with Linux
Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2024
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This helped me to use my new headphones with my laptop pc that has a Linux OS (latest Mint Cinnamon version). It works perfectly and now my wireless headphones connect automatically when I turn them on. It was a bit complicated to set up and needed a download from a website, but that only needs to be done once. I would recommend this.
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garry
5.0 out of 5 stars Edimax bluetooth adapter
Reviewed in Australia on October 4, 2022
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Worked out of the box What more do you need
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2024
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Easy to use
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David Chapman
5.0 out of 5 stars Work's with lastest version of Ubuntu
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2023
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It play's apt-hd FLAC files with my 1Mii over toslink very cool 😎
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5.0 out of 5 stars Work's with lastest version of Ubuntu
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Works with Linux
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