Bluetooth audio adapter – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Sat, 01 Aug 2020 12:19:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg Bluetooth audio adapter – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 Creative BT-W3 USB-C Bluetooth 5.0 Audio Transmitter review – Add Bluetooth to your Switch https://the-gadgeteer.com/2020/08/01/creative-bt-w3-usb-c-bluetooth-5-0-audio-transmitter-review-an-easy-way-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-switch/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2020/08/01/creative-bt-w3-usb-c-bluetooth-5-0-audio-transmitter-review-an-easy-way-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-switch/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2020 12:18:40 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=302473 REVIEW – It’s amazing to me that new consoles have no included ability to pair Bluetooth headsets. The Creative BT-W3 Bluetooth Audio Transmitter could be the missing link you’ve been waiting for. What is it? The Creative BT-W3 is a USB-C Bluetooth audio transmitter that supports 4 different codecs — aptX LL, aptX HD, aptX, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2020/08/01/creative-bt-w3-usb-c-bluetooth-5-0-audio-transmitter-review-an-easy-way-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-switch/feed/ 4 ARCHEER Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/02/27/archeer-bluetooth-transmitter-and-receiver-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/02/27/archeer-bluetooth-transmitter-and-receiver-review/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:00:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=235428 The ARCHEER Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver can transmit Bluetooth signals from non-Bluetooth audio sources and receive Bluetooth radio and generate a wired output signal. Items like this have become fairly common, but this one has audio controls and S/PDIF. Read on to see what I think! What is it? The ARCHEER Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/02/27/archeer-bluetooth-transmitter-and-receiver-review/feed/ 2 Miccus Home RTX 2.0 Long Range Wireless Audio Transmitter or Receiver review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/10/30/miccus-home-rtx-2-0-long-range-wireless-audio-transmitter-or-receiver-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/10/30/miccus-home-rtx-2-0-long-range-wireless-audio-transmitter-or-receiver-review/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:07:48 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=228004 Back in May, I reviewed the Miccus Home TX Pro long-range wireless audio transmitter which allows you to transmit a Bluetooth signal up to 160ft. Pairing it with their SR-71 Stealth low latency headphones made it perfect for my late night TV viewing. Fast forward five months and Miccus has a new product, the Home RTX 2.0 Long …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/10/30/miccus-home-rtx-2-0-long-range-wireless-audio-transmitter-or-receiver-review/feed/ 3 iClever F56 Bluetooth transmitter and receiver review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/05/06/iclever-f56-bluetooth-transmitter-and-receiver-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/05/06/iclever-f56-bluetooth-transmitter-and-receiver-review/#comments Sat, 06 May 2017 12:51:33 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=217905 Most of us listen to some form of audio to get us through part of our day; maybe you enjoy listening to podcasts while working or streaming a specific playlist to pump you up at the gym. I personally enjoy listening to music while driving in my patrol car at work. Unfortunately, the vehicle isn’t …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/05/06/iclever-f56-bluetooth-transmitter-and-receiver-review/feed/ 2 Miccus Home TX Pro long range wireless audio Transmitter and SR-71 Stealth low latency headphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/05/05/miccus-home-tx-pro-long-range-wireless-audio-transmitter-and-sr-71-stealth-low-latency-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/05/05/miccus-home-tx-pro-long-range-wireless-audio-transmitter-and-sr-71-stealth-low-latency-headphones-review/#comments Fri, 05 May 2017 12:30:51 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=217103 I’m a self-admitted night owl and most of my television viewing is done after 8:00 pm. This wouldn’t be a problem if I were living alone but unfortunately for me, that’s not the case. My roommate is not a night owl and usually goes to bed around 10 o’clock. This is where me watching TV …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/05/05/miccus-home-tx-pro-long-range-wireless-audio-transmitter-and-sr-71-stealth-low-latency-headphones-review/feed/ 3 Brightech DoublePlay HD Bluetooth 4.0 transmitter / splitter review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/23/brightech-doubleplay-hd-bluetooth-4-0-transmitter-splitter-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/23/brightech-doubleplay-hd-bluetooth-4-0-transmitter-splitter-review/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:25:38 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=212698 This is the Brightech – DoublePlay HD Bluetooth 4.0 Transmitter / Splitter. This little wonder lets you pair two wireless headphones to it, enabling both people to watch TV as long as they want, and as loud as they want, without disturbing anyone else in the house.  The Brightech BPX2 has A2DP technology, and CSR …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/02/23/brightech-doubleplay-hd-bluetooth-4-0-transmitter-splitter-review/feed/ 1 Lucid Audio AMPED Bluetooth wireless neckband and wireless audio streamer kit review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/22/lucid-audio-amped-bluetooth-wireless-neckband-and-wireless-audio-streamer-kit-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/22/lucid-audio-amped-bluetooth-wireless-neckband-and-wireless-audio-streamer-kit-review/#respond Sun, 22 Jan 2017 13:31:33 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=210639 I walk and listen to music or podcasts pretty regularly. Because of the heat this summer, I started doing it in a mall about ten minutes from my house, and have kept at it through the rain and cold this fall and winter. I was recently sent a Lucid Audio AMPED Bluetooth neckband system, which I’ve …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2017/01/22/lucid-audio-amped-bluetooth-wireless-neckband-and-wireless-audio-streamer-kit-review/feed/ 0 Griffin’s iTrip Clip will let you hold on to the past for awhile longer https://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/09/02/griffins-itrip-clip-will-let-you-hold-on-to-the-past-for-awhile-longer/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/09/02/griffins-itrip-clip-will-let-you-hold-on-to-the-past-for-awhile-longer/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:58:09 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=203735 Like it or not, the days of wired earphones, headphones and earbuds are numbered. Why? Because, iPhone 7. Next week Apple is going to officially announce the iPhone 7 and it will not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Motorola Moto Z beat them to the punch on being the first smartphone without a headphone …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/09/02/griffins-itrip-clip-will-let-you-hold-on-to-the-past-for-awhile-longer/feed/ 2 Grace Digital 3play Bluetooth Audio Receiver review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/10/19/grace-digital-3play-bluetooth-audio-receiver-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/10/19/grace-digital-3play-bluetooth-audio-receiver-review/#comments http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=184619 We’ve all had it happen – that shiny new gadget of yesteryear (or yestermonth, in many cases!) suddenly can’t use the all new and shiny cutting edge things that all your friends are raving about. How can I play my music from across the room since my stereo doesn’t have Bluetooth? Note: Photos may be …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/10/19/grace-digital-3play-bluetooth-audio-receiver-review/feed/ 1 Avantek BC-L6 Bluetooth 4.0 hands-free car kit review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/10/10/avantek-bc-l6-bluetooth-4-0-hands-free-car-kit-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/10/10/avantek-bc-l6-bluetooth-4-0-hands-free-car-kit-review/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2015 14:00:05 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=185687 I spend a lot of time driving, and I’ve grown tired of my local radio stations and the same 5 song set list. Fortunately, there are tons of apps that give me access to a variety of music and every vehicle I drive has an auxiliary input. Unfortunately, when using auxiliary inputs, simple things like …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/10/10/avantek-bc-l6-bluetooth-4-0-hands-free-car-kit-review/feed/ 5 iClever IBE-01 Universal Bluetooth Headset Receiver review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/09/09/iclever-ibe-01-universal-bluetooth-headset-receiver-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/09/09/iclever-ibe-01-universal-bluetooth-headset-receiver-review/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2015 21:49:26 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=181731 They say looks can be deceiving and this portable NFC enabled wireless Audio Receiver from iClever is no exception. First of all, this receiver, which is a 3.0 Bluetooth version,  allows you to stream music, podcasts, news, or whatever you are listening to on your smartphone, tablet, iPhone, iPad, computer, or whatever Bluetooth enabled device …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/09/09/iclever-ibe-01-universal-bluetooth-headset-receiver-review/feed/ 1 iClever IC-BTT02 Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/05/15/iclever-ic-btt02-bluetooth-transmitter-and-receiver-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/05/15/iclever-ic-btt02-bluetooth-transmitter-and-receiver-review/#comments Fri, 15 May 2015 14:00:03 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=177105 We have an old Yamaha receiver/amplifier that has 5.1 Pioneer surround sound speakers connected to it. I’ve been thinking for a while that it would be nice to be able to stream music through these speakers. There a several devices out there that will turn your non Bluetooth speakers into Bluetooth speakers to stream music to and …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/05/15/iclever-ic-btt02-bluetooth-transmitter-and-receiver-review/feed/ 4 Audioengine B1 Bluetooth Music Receiver review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/01/12/audioengine-b1-bluetooth-music-receiver-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/01/12/audioengine-b1-bluetooth-music-receiver-review/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2015 15:00:45 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=172046 Lately, I’ve been considering upgrading my Onkyo stereo receiver. It’s about 8 years old and doesn’t have wifi, Bluetooth, USB or even HDMI. But it does have a nice sub output for my (even older) Pioneer subwoofer—but that’s another story. There have been countless times that I’ve wished I could easily stream my iPhone to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/01/12/audioengine-b1-bluetooth-music-receiver-review/feed/ 2 Audioengine uses the words premium and Bluetooth in same sentence https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/08/07/audioengine-uses-the-words-premium-and-bluetooth-in-same-sentence/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/08/07/audioengine-uses-the-words-premium-and-bluetooth-in-same-sentence/#respond Fri, 08 Aug 2014 00:55:25 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=163367 Will Bluetooth ever get any respect? It will if Audioengine has anything to say about it. Audioengine – known for dynamite speakers and DACs – have released their first Bluetooth product, the Audioengine B1 Premium Bluetooth Music Receiver. The B1 streams audio from any media player (iTunes, Amarra, Youtube, etc.) and connects to any music …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/08/07/audioengine-uses-the-words-premium-and-bluetooth-in-same-sentence/feed/ 0 Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth Car Kit review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/07/08/kinivo-btc450-bluetooth-car-kit-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/07/08/kinivo-btc450-bluetooth-car-kit-review/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2014 09:00:53 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=160323 A few weeks ago I posted an article about two of my Cummins co-workers who had integrated a Nexus 7 tablet into their vehicles. I was really impressed by their ingenuity and was inspired to inject a little more tech into my 2013 MINI Cooper. You’d probably think my car would have all the tech bells …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/07/08/kinivo-btc450-bluetooth-car-kit-review/feed/ 22 Amped Wireless LongRange Bluetooth Speaker Adapter review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/04/24/amped-wireless-longrange-bluetooth-speaker-adapter-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/04/24/amped-wireless-longrange-bluetooth-speaker-adapter-review/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2014 09:00:50 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=155349 I have an older DVD player/receiver/amplifier that I used to play CDs on.  I got tired of swapping CDs in and out a long time ago and my CDs have gone dusty on the shelf.  Then I got an opportunity to review the Amped Wireless Long Range Bluetooth Speaker Adapter and music once again pours …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/04/24/amped-wireless-longrange-bluetooth-speaker-adapter-review/feed/ 0 Turn any pair of headphones into Bluetooth headphones! The Smartbean Bluetooth Wireless Receiver https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/04/15/turn-any-pair-of-headphones-into-bluetooth-headphones-the-smartbean-bluetooth-wireless-receiver/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/04/15/turn-any-pair-of-headphones-into-bluetooth-headphones-the-smartbean-bluetooth-wireless-receiver/#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:00:21 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=155872 There seems to be a plethora of Bluetooth audio products out these days.  I had been interested in wireless headphones but the price has been a huge factor in why I don’t have them.  Battery life is also an issue…when you have a compact device, you are really limited in how long you’ll be grokking …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/04/15/turn-any-pair-of-headphones-into-bluetooth-headphones-the-smartbean-bluetooth-wireless-receiver/feed/ 9 Turn your favorite speakers into a wireless Bluetooth system https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/04/04/turn-your-favorite-speakers-into-a-wireless-bluetooth-system/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/04/04/turn-your-favorite-speakers-into-a-wireless-bluetooth-system/#comments Fri, 04 Apr 2014 16:00:04 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=155274 With the new Bluetooth Audio Adapter from Logitech, you’ll be able to convert any powered speakers, like PC speakers, home stereo systems, or A/V receivers, into Bluetooth-enabled speakers.  You can pair the adapter with both your smart phone and a tablet and stream music from one of them.  Once you’ve paired the adapter with a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/04/04/turn-your-favorite-speakers-into-a-wireless-bluetooth-system/feed/ 2 Old becomes new with Ion Cassette Adapter Bluetooth https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/01/11/old-becomes-new-with-ion-cassette-adapter-bluetooth/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/01/11/old-becomes-new-with-ion-cassette-adapter-bluetooth/#comments Sat, 11 Jan 2014 14:20:49 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=150093 Anybody with an older car can relate to this: You have a smartphone with all the latest Bluetooth connectivity, but your car stereo is still oh so 90s with its cassette and maybe CD player. No USB. No AUX port. Certainly no Bluetooth… until now. Ion has made it possible for any Bluetooth-enabled device to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/01/11/old-becomes-new-with-ion-cassette-adapter-bluetooth/feed/ 7 Add Bluetooth to your car for streaming music and hands-free calling https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/12/05/add-bluetooth-to-your-car-for-streaming-music-and-hands-free-calling/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/12/05/add-bluetooth-to-your-car-for-streaming-music-and-hands-free-calling/#comments Thu, 05 Dec 2013 17:00:07 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=145676 My car doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity, so I have to plug my iPod into the Apple-specific input jack in my car to listen to music through the car’s speakers.  If I had the Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth Hands-free Car Kit, I could add Bluetooth streaming and hands-free calling just by plugging into the 3.5mm audio jack …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/12/05/add-bluetooth-to-your-car-for-streaming-music-and-hands-free-calling/feed/ 4 Your headphones just became Bluetooth headphones with ClipR https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/11/30/your-headphones-just-became-bluetooth-headphones-with-clipr/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/11/30/your-headphones-just-became-bluetooth-headphones-with-clipr/#comments Sat, 30 Nov 2013 13:00:18 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=144940 Do you have a favorite set of headphones or earphones, the ones you would love to take with you everywhere, the ones that are broken in just right, not only for your musical taste but also fit fantastically? Now don’t you wish those headphones or earphones were Bluetooth-enabled so you don’t have to carry your …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/11/30/your-headphones-just-became-bluetooth-headphones-with-clipr/feed/ 2 Adapt converts standard headphones to Bluetooth https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/10/28/adapt-converts-standard-headphones-to-bluetooth/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/10/28/adapt-converts-standard-headphones-to-bluetooth/#comments Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:12:12 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=142235 The Adapt Bluetooth Headphone Adapter from Outdoor Tech is slightly misnamed.  It doesn’t just work with headphones and earbuds; it can work with any speakers or device with a 3.5mm audio-in jack.  When you use it with your headphones or earbuds, you’ll convert your standard headphones into Bluetooth gear.  Simply clip the Adapt to your …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/10/28/adapt-converts-standard-headphones-to-bluetooth/feed/ 5 iBluon TD02 (INFINXX AP23) Bluetooth Audio Transmitter for iPods Review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/09/04/ibluon_td02_infinxx_ap23_bluetooth_audio_transmitter_for_ipods_review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/09/04/ibluon_td02_infinxx_ap23_bluetooth_audio_transmitter_for_ipods_review/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:04:00 +0000 One of the few features Apple has yet to integrate into its iPods is the ability to stream audio wirelessly via bluetooth. With the large number of electronic devices and accessories either already available or coming on the market with built-in bluetooth, it seems like Apple should finally make it a reality. But until that magic moment, iBluon has created the TD02 (available through Brando), a small, lightweight Bluetooth audio transmitter engineered to connect to the iPod's connector/sync port.

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