Bluetooth adapter is considered as a refinement of radio broadcasting that uses Bluetooth technology. However, unlike radio, Bluetooth adapter is specially created to use low, short-range radio frequency bandwidth to facilitate different electronic devices to communicate with one another over short distances.
This device also adds wireless connectivity to Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and other computers. It is attached through a PC Card, a USB port or a Memory card. It can also be plugged into the motherboard via the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus inside the computer.
A common example of a Bluetooth adapter is a Bluetooth dongle, which is a small finger sized device that is plug into any of the USB ports of a personal computer, thus enabling the computer to connect to nearby mobile phones.
Bluetooth adapter is used for various reasons and they are as follows:
As A Computer Peripheral Device
Bluetooth adapter has the capability of being a computer peripheral device, which makes it easier to use all sorts of Bluetooth enabled wireless electronic devices. By specializing in wireless network abilities, it can connect to approximately any digital equipment nowadays.
MoGo Dapter, which is the world’s smallest Bluetooth adapter, uses such capabilities to plug in to any free USB port on any personal computer without protruding into free space. It utilizes wireless network connectivity to allow laptop users and travelers to insert the adapter without worrying about removing it when retuning the laptop into its case.
Access To IPods And Other Stereo Equipment
Recently, there are adapters that are specially designed to access first, second, fourth and fifth generation iPod and other stereo equipment.
With this Bluetooth adapter, iPods can be converted into a wireless remote that enables listeners to enjoy song lists via their iPod stereo docks. iPod users can control music choices as it plays from the iPod directly to the stereo by linking the iPod adapter into the iPod and the Bluetooth adapter into a stereo.
It will allow users to control play lists from approximately 30 feet of stereo systems and it doesnt require any additional software.
Enable Cell Phone Utilization While Behind The Wheel
A new type of Bluetooth adapter has been designed to help drivers in safety and conveniently use hands-free cell phone while driving. It will lessen car accidents caused by people attempting to converse on their cell phones while driving.
It utilizes plug-and-play adapters together with a compatible headset to receive any incoming and outgoing calls without taking your eyes off the road or removing your hands from the steering wheel.
It will also upgrade the cars audio system by allowing your cell phone to broadcast over any programming, thus preventing you from missing any important business contact.
In addition, it has voice recognition capability that enables dialing out as easy as speaking the numbers.