The TP-Link UB500 is a nano-sized Bluetooth adapter for desktop PCs and laptops with a USB port. It suits anyone who wants to add wireless connectivity to a Windows computer for use with compatible Bluetooth devices such as headphones, keyboards or other peripherals.

Bluetooth 5.0 provides a wireless link between your computer and connected devices, with backward compatibility for Bluetooth 4.0, 3.0, 2.1, 2.0 and 1.1 devices. The adapter’s compact size lets it remain plugged into a USB port with little protrusion, which is useful for laptops and for keeping a desktop setup tidy. TP-Link says it can connect up to seven Bluetooth devices at once, and supports file, music and video transfers between the computer and connected devices.

Key features

• Adds Bluetooth connectivity to a compatible PC or laptop through USB
• Uses Bluetooth 5.0 and supports earlier Bluetooth versions
• Supports connection to up to seven Bluetooth devices at once
• Enables wireless communication with compatible peripherals
• Supports file, music and video transfers between devices and the computer
• Nano-sized design is convenient to leave in a USB port
• Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 7

Compatibility

Connect the adapter to a USB port on a computer running Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 7. TP-Link specifies that Windows 7 users need to install the driver. The Bluetooth devices you want to connect are not included. Good to know: check that your computer has an available USB port and that your operating system is supported before ordering.

In the box

• TP-Link UB500
• Quick Installation Guide

Specifications

The UB500 is a compact way to bring Bluetooth connectivity to a compatible computer, with support for multiple devices and a small form factor suited to both portable and desktop setups.