IOGEAR GBU521 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth Adapter for Desktop Computer
Mfg # GBU521
CDW # 2652584
| UNSPSC 43211614
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The IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter offers Bluetooth connectivity at a fraction of the size of normal Bluetooth USB adapters. About the size of an adult fingernail, the IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter allows users to connect to all the latest Bluetooth devices like cell phones, PDAs, mice, keyboards and more. Because the IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 Micro Adapter is so small you can easily plug it into your computer without blocking any surrounding USB ports.
The IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 Micro Adapter allows users to connect up to three Bluetooth devices together and transfer even the largest files quickly and easily. With the Micro Adapter's lower power consumption, you can enjoy longer battery life on your notebook computer and other devices. This Bluetooth Class 2 adapter offers a wireless range of 30 feet (10 meter). It is great for a wide range of applications and smaller form factor devices in the healthcare, fitness, security and home entertainment industries.
The IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 Micro Adapter allows users to connect up to three Bluetooth devices together and transfer even the largest files quickly and easily. With the Micro Adapter's lower power consumption, you can enjoy longer battery life on your notebook computer and other devices. This Bluetooth Class 2 adapter offers a wireless range of 30 feet (10 meter). It is great for a wide range of applications and smaller form factor devices in the healthcare, fitness, security and home entertainment industries.
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Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ryan from
Quit working after 2 weeks of use.
I ordered 4 of them and one of them quit working after a couple weeks of use. I hope I dont have to replace all of them in the near future.
Date published: 2013-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lisa from
Not compatible with older Mac OS
Purchased this adapter so I could use the Apple Magic Mouse, but my Mac wouldn't recognize it. IOGEAR says it works with Mac OS 10.3.9 or later, but it didn't work with Mac OS 10.6.8. Chatted with IOGEAR who confirmed it needs a driver and is plug and play, but they don't supply a driver. Was unable to find a driver on Apple's website. Researched the product's compatibility online and found info stating it's only compatible with 10.8 or later. So it's getting returned.
Date published: 2013-05-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
IO from
Works, but needs generic drivers
Had some trouble connecting, but used Windows Update to replace the outdated (since 2016? driver for the USB with a generic that works fine.
Date published: 2021-04-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Arkanthos72 from
Bluetooth adapter good, IoGear websites sucks.
the website is not user friendly but got it to work.
Date published: 2022-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
dc from
No issues
device does what it should do
Date published: 2021-06-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dani B from
Super Produce with my Bose Headset!
Works super with my Bose Headsets!
Date published: 2020-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dcf from
Not usable
Poor intermittant signal.
Date published: 2021-03-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RAL from
Old Model
Did not work correctly with windows 10 pro
Date published: 2021-04-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
The Data Master from
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Works great. Mega small so its easy to hide. I mostly use it to transfer video and pictures back and forth with my phone. The speed is kind of slow (i think around 50-100kbps), but that could be the dongle on my phone. It is not designed for multiple machines. This thing is almost impossible to pull out with stubby fingers due to its size so if you plan on using it with a few PCs, purchase more than one. It does what I want it to and after a few months it still works and hasn't burnt out (really shouldn't but good to know for businesses). I recommend this for a business that is try to keep the back of the PC as clear as possible.
Date published: 2013-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mike from
Works fine after uninstalling the software.
Do not install the software for the device. The software caused problems in windows 10. Use it as plug and play.
Date published: 2020-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cichlid keeper from
Volume lower than when using 1/8" jack.
BT capability works just fine. My IT department had to install and it was not easy finding the drivers. Volume is significantly lower using BT vs corded headphones.
Date published: 2019-08-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Gary from
Don't Buy this for use with Bose headphones.
It flat out did not work. It would not connect to my Bose QC35 headphones. That was the reason I purchased it. What a bust.
Date published: 2019-11-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mike from
Dell Inspirion 15
Buying a Dell Inspirion 15 laptop was a terrible decision. The blue tooth did not work, and after speaking with most of the population of India or Pakistan or Bangladesh, I was told tough luck, the 30-day warranty had expired. As a last resort Dell sent this adapter.
Of course it did not work.
Date published: 2019-11-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RXJ from
Very unstable, Very low range (< 15 feet)
Very unstable, Very low range (< 15 feet. I am using it on a Dell XPS Windows 10 desktop to push music to a Bluetooth speaker. The same speaker works great from my cellphone but when used with IOGear Bluetooth adapter it stutters and stops and does not work beyond about 15 feet.
Date published: 2019-02-28T00:00:00-05:00