When many people think about Bluetooth, the first thing that comes to mind is the ability to connect their headsets wirelessly to their computer or smartphone. But hey, guys, Bluetooth is more than just doing that. Let’s take a look at some of its uses.
Uses of Bluetooth
Bluetooth, in many ways, is like a jack of all trades, yet master of none. Seriously, we’ve had this technology up and running for more than 10-years yet cannot do what it sets out to do perfectly. But who cares? Bluetooth is available on almost every mobile device, so we can’t escape this ancient piece of tech.
For those who use Bluetooth only for one purpose, we will discuss its other uses. You may be surprised at what this wireless standard is capable of.
Read: How to turn on Bluetooth in Windows.
Most devices today come with Bluetooth technology included. But if your computer does not have Bluetooth hardware, you’ll need an external Bluetooth device, one that is capable of going directly into your computer’s USB port. You can visit a store or website like eBay or Amazon to find the best external USB Bluetooth device.
1] Tethering
Yes, didn’t you know? It is possible to tether a smartphone to a computer. It means that users can use Bluetooth to deliver internet connection from smartphone to computer. We always recommend wired tethering, but this should work pretty well if you’re out of wires.
2] Transfer files wirelessly
Do you have some files on your smartphone that you want to transfer to your computer? No worries. Connect your device via Bluetooth and transfer the files to your computer. It is as easy as saying your ABCs, so don’t worry about any possible complications that might follow.
Still, we should point out that transferring files via a wired connection is better.
3] Linking peripherals
It is not only possible to connect your headphone to your smartphone or computer via Bluetooth. Those interested know that there are Bluetooth mice and keyboards on the market. Users can connect a Bluetooth gamepad or speaker to get their music on. It’s fun, but only if these devices are in the right range.
You can also use Bluetooth technology to talk on your phone, drive safer if it is built into your car, secure your house with an alarm, play multi-player games, and more!
If you have no use for this feature, this post will show you how to disable Bluetooth in Windows.
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Does Bluetooth use a lot of data?
No. Bluetooth does not use mobile or Wi-Fi data. Whatever data transfer happens between the connected Bluetooth devices only goes through Bluetooth, and no other medium is used.
Is it OK to leave your Bluetooth on all the time?
Usually, yes, but it’s best to keep it off when you are not using it. That said, you want to make sure that nobody can connect to your Bluetooth device with a code or permission. That is why security experts always ask you to keep it turned off when you are not using it.
What are the disadvantages of Bluetooth?
Many include poor security slow data transfer; older devices tend to drain a lot of battery when it is kept on. At the same time, the last one is mainly sorted with Bluetooth Low Energy profile.
In all the years I’ve had Bluetooth on phone & laptop I’ve never actually used it to attach my phone to my laptop, I find its quicker to use a cable.