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Review on πŸ”Œ TP-Link UB400 USB Bluetooth Adapter for PC - 4.0 Dongle Receiver, Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP Compatible, Desktop, Laptop, Mouse, Keyboard, Printers, Headsets, Speakers, PS4/Xbox Controllers Supported by Michael Richardson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great on Win10 but may not be plug-n-play. Read this for a solution.

The device works great and adds a strong Bluetooth signal for devices that don't have it built in (like my desktop computer). The instructions for Win10 say this is plug 'n play, but in my case it turned out not to be. First, make sure you're using a USB 2.0 port and choose a port that's far from your USB 3.x ports. This can cause radio interference and problems with connected devices. If you don't see the small Bluetooth icon in your taskbar after connecting, you may have the same problem as me because the wrong driver is loaded by default. To resolve the issue, do the following: 1. In the Windows search box, type "Device Manager" and in the application that appears, expand the "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" group.2. Look for a device called "CSR BlueCore Bluetooth". Right-click and select "Update Driver".3. Select "Browse my computer for drivers" and then "Let me pick from a list". 4. Select Universal Bluetooth Adapter and press OK. The device should reinstall with the new driver and the Bluetooth icon should appear in the taskbar ready to use. Note: On Win10, you don't need to download any additional drivers from TP-Link or anywhere else. The method above uses generic Windows drivers that are already available on your device. Much luck!

Pros
  • Not just useful for its intended purpose
Cons
  • Poorly thought out