Download Bluetooth on PC with Windows XP, 7, 8.1, 10, 11

Bluetooth PC Driver for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP SP 2 (32-bit and 64-bit) is a universal software required for the operation of a desktop computer, thin client, workstation, server, laptop, netbook, tablet PC with other devices via Bluetooth wireless interface. Any desktop, laptop, and even portable device running the Windows operating system and having a USB port is able to use all the features of wireless technology if you download Bluetooth for free on a computer for Windows XP, 7, 8.1, 10, 11 (64-bit and 32-bit).

What is Bluetooth on PC and other devices

There are abstruse scientific answers to the simple question of what Bluetooth is and how it works. And there is also a simple, philistine one. Bluetooth is a tool for transmitting audio and digital data without the use of cables and wires; it is also suitable for creating a small local area network PAN / Wireless networks, Piconet or Scatternet, with encryption algorithms. When we talk about sound transmission, we are talking about connecting a headset, microphone, headphones, playing media content. With Bluetooth, you can not only talk on the phone without hands, listen to music on a home theater speaker system, but also watch a slideshow of photos from your phone on a TV or PC with music, use convenient voice communication in games, Viber, WhatsApp, Skype, other instant messengers and social networks through a secure channel.

Radio communication is carried out in the ISM frequency range of 2.4-2.5 GHz, with a power of up to 100 mW and up to 100 dBm, with a range of action between devices within a radius of up to 1500 meters. According to the specification, the Bluetooth 5.3 protocol is capable of transmitting data and audio packets at speeds from 64 Kbps in a point-to-point connection up to 2 Mbps in a symmetrical and asymmetric point-to-multipoint connection (with a level of up to 24 Mbps, as at Wi-Fi). Bluetooth power consumption is minimized to 30 mA, and in standby mode it drops below 1 mA, so you can use the wireless transmission and reception channel without fear that the laptop battery will quickly run out.

What does Bluetooth mean

This brand became widely known in 1998, when the leaders of the Bluetooth SIG consortium branded their cost-effective wireless technology for data and sound transmission, an alternative primarily to the popular wired RS-232 standard. The prototype was the Danish king Harald Blatand, ruling in Denmark from 940 to 980, heir to the rulers of Denmark and England, who led the peaceful merger of Denmark and Norway in the 950s. He had one bluish tooth, for which he received the nickname Blue-Too. The Bluetooth logo includes the initials Harald Blatand from the ancient runes Hagall (Hagalaz) and Berkana (Berkana).

Why do I need a Bluetooth adapter and drivers for Windows

As many people know from their own experience, in smartphones and tablets, Bluetooth drivers for both Android and iOS are always preinstalled by the manufacturer. Bluetooth on Android and iOS is immediately ready and works flawlessly. Sometimes it’s not immediately clear how to turn on Bluetooth on your phone, remotely view the phone book on your computer, send and receive contacts and messages, but it’s not difficult to figure it out by reading the relevant material separately or watching a video on YouTube.

With some laptops, and especially desktops, things are not so simple. Be sure to download Bluetooth for Windows 10 / 11, 8 / 8.1, 7, XP (64-bit and 32-bit) for free from a reliable resource https://www.bluetooth.today. It happens that there is no Bluetooth on the PC, and it is not enough to download the Bluetooth application, you will also need to buy a Bluetooth module and insert it into the computer case: either into USB, or even into a special connector inside the computer with support for PCI, PCMCIA, ExpressCard interface.

How to find out if your computer has Bluetooth

There are several ways to check whether a desktop computer, thin client, server, workstation, laptop, netbook or tablet PC has a Bluetooth adapter.

• 1. Visual inspection. On the keyboard, case or on a flash drive in the USB port, you can see the antenna icon or the Bluetooth symbol.
• 2. Studying documentation. In the data sheet that comes with the PC, on the manufacturer's website on the Internet or from other sources, you can determine the presence of a built-in Bluetooth module.
• 3. In the Device Manager, which displays all the components installed on the computer, check for the presence of a Bluetooth module. The Win + R combination brings up a window where you need to paste devmgmt.msc and press Enter. In the Device Manager, Bluetooth can be located in the Network adapters section, with Wi-Fi and network cards. If the Bluetooth module is present, this does not mean that it is ready to go. You may need to download free Bluetooth drivers for Windows XP, 7, 8.1, 10, 11 (32-bit and 64-bit).

In any case, you can always purchase an external USB Bluetooth adapter.

If Bluetooth is installed and working, then the corresponding icon is displayed in the tray (bottom right of the desktop) to manage connections and settings. Below we will figure out how to configure Bluetooth if Bluetooth does not work, and the problem is not in protocols or profiles, but simply for some reason the driver does not see the adapter. This is necessary, among other things, to connect a wireless Bluetooth headset, microphone, headphones, speaker and other compatible devices, including a smartphone and tablet on Android and iOS.

How Bluetooth for Windows works

At the bottom of this page https://www.bluetooth.today/en/downloads you can download a special 64-bit or 32-bit OS Windows Bluetooth program for free on a computer and laptop. After activation, the driver will add all compatible devices available via Bluetooth, they will be automatically found and quickly paired and connected. With connected devices via a wireless interface, you can exchange data and use all their features as you wish. If necessary, in the software settings, you can change the parameters as you wish.

It is possible to search via Bluetooth for other PCs, laptops, file servers, tablets, smartphones, TVs, any compatible peripherals, such as printers, MFPs, speakers, headphones, headsets, microphones, keyboards, mice, joysticks, modems, routers. There is even a Bluetooth smart door lock. With any found device, it is possible to create a wireless connection and use its functions. The required technical parameters of transmission and reception are automatically adjusted. Some transmitters and receivers support the creation of a multicomponent wireless network that supports data encryption.

Basic Bluetooth Functions

Many of the latest technological advances in wireless personal area networks (PANs) are incorporated into the latest version of Bluetooth using slow, low power, and cheap radio technology. Easy connection to Bluetooth devices, excellent connection quality, high reliability, performance, energy efficiency, security and optimal functionality have made Bluetooth a popular wireless technology for both personal and business use. The most common functions of Bluetooth are, firstly, the connection of peripherals in everyday life and at work; and secondly, wireless data transfer between various compatible devices. Bluetooth connects a wireless headset, speaker, microphone, gamepad and many other compatible devices. You can also connect via Bluetooth FM transmitters, Xiaomi Bluetooth wireless headphones, JBL Bluetooth headphones, speaker JBL, Sennheiser Bt, Bt tuning auto gadgets, elm327 Bluetooth, Bt gps and gsm, AUX adapters and other gadgets.

Widcomm Broadcom Bluetooth Driver Benefits

The capabilities of the legally free Widcomm Broadcom Bluetooth driver for Microsoft Windows are in no way inferior to the most hyped paid alternatives. The driver supports all versions of Bluetooth for PC, from the first to the fifth. The driver has the widest hardware compatibility with most devices of all brands. Other benefits of the Broadcom Widcomm Bluetooth Driver for Windows include:

• intuitive API, ease of use,
• use without settings is possible, after installation everything works right away,
• connection stability, security,
• low cost of equipment, inexpensive chips and modules to manufacture,
• high level of resistance and resistance to interference,
• low power consumption extends device life
• reliability of the communication technology itself and individual devices,
• real-time voice transmission at 64 kbps in synchronous mode,
• transmitting signals, data packets, files, documents, music, images, videos,
• sound transmission in good quality.

The prospects for the use of Bluetooth technology are limited to the creation of Private Area Networks within the household, office and enterprise. Bluetooth is indispensable where low price and minimal power consumption are in demand. In addition, the use of Bluetooth technology does not require licensing or royalty payments.

User's guide before installing the Bluetooth driver on a Windows PC

The Bluetooth driver packages are tested and support all builds of Windows from XP to 11. Before downloading and installing, make sure that Microsoft Windows OS is 32-bit or 64-bit. Before installing, make a backup of the current state of the system so that you can easily restore if something goes wrong. This has never happened before, but this security measure will not hurt in any situation. When working with a standard installation file, an archiver is required. Exit all programs and windows immediately before installation.

Make sure the adapter is physically present. If your PC (desktop, server, laptop, portable, tablet PC) does not have it, you can connect a separately purchased Bluetooth USB adapter to the USB port. If the adapter is physically present, then you should make sure that it is enabled by software. For example, a performance optimization program could disable the Bluetooth function, or the settings of the local Windows service are incorrect, or the driver on the computer is not installed correctly, corrupted, or outdated. A corrupted or missing driver always negatively affects the performance of the affected devices.

Download the installation file (Widcomm Broadcom Bluetooth Driver Installer for MS Windows). Uninstall any current Bluetooth software. Restart your PC. Install the preloaded Bluetooth driver for Windows. Software should be updated periodically for full functionality and security. If data transfer occurs without failures, all external devices connect quickly and without problems, then you can update the Bluetooth driver about once a year. This is advisable for security reasons.

Bluetooth control panel

The functionality of the Bluetooth control panel on a PC depends on the version of the Bluetooth module. Sometimes there is only the ability to send and receive files, but as a rule, the functionality is richer:

• sending and receiving files,
• portable control from a desktop computer,
• discovery settings and mobile desktop management,
• connecting headsets, headphones, speakers and other equipment,
• broadcast audio streams to and from the device,
• Making voice and video calls, sending SMS, MMS and other messages,
• backup and restore
• Internet access via GPRS, EDGE, 3G, 4G, 5G and other technologies,
• organization of a full-fledged network at home or in the office.

How to reinstall Bluetooth drivers

First of all, you need to check the status of your wireless equipment. To do this, you need to open the Device Manager. This is done through the Start menu, but the easiest way is: after pressing Win + R, you must insert devmgmt.msc into the active window and press Enter. Finding Bluetooth hardware in Device Manager is easy. If there is no Bluetooth line, then it is hidden in Network adapters. If Bluetooth is nowhere to be found, then the module is physically missing.

If the module is present, by right-clicking on the Bluetooth line in the drop-down menu, there will be a line Delete device. By double-clicking the left mouse button, you can view information about the device. It is usually "Operating normally" even if Bluetooth is not working. In case of problems, an error code will be indicated, by which you can find a solution to the problem on the Internet. You can do it easier: Remove the Bluetooth device. It will be useful to remove both the Bluetooth device and any associated software related to Bluetooth, since it also interferes.

After uninstalling the device and rebooting the system, it's time to start installing the Bluetooth drivers on a junk-cleaned Windows. Immediately after reinstalling the Widcomm Broadcom Bluetooth software package for Windows in test mode, you can use all the functionality and connect any wireless accessory.

Download Bluetooth on a computer and laptop for free:

Download Bluetooth on PC: with Win 10/11, 8.1 64-bit (97.9 MB) / / / with Win 10/11, 8.1 32-bit (85.7 MB)

Download the Bluetooth program to your computer: with Windows 7, 64 and 32-bit version (191.0 MB)

Download Bluetooth for PC for free: with Windows XP x64 ( 145 MB) / / / with Windows XP x86 (103 MB)