Bluetooth 5.0 | The Latest Performance Standard

Speed, distance and connectivity set the new Bluetooth 5.0 apart from the older generation. Gain faster transfer speeds of up to 3 times (3Mbps with Enhanced Data Rate) and extended distance of up to 4 times that of Bluetooth 4.0 (40 Meters Indoor).

Make it Wireless | Connect Your Devices

There are a lot of products with Bluetooth built-in, yet you can’t fully utilize those products because your machine does not have Bluetooth connectivity. You can now connect Bluetooth enabled devices such as controllers, headphones, speakers, keyboards and mouse, printers, smartphones, tablets and more.

Real Bluetooth 5.0 | BQB Certified

The BT-8500 Bluetooth 5.0 Nano USB Adapter is qualified with BQB certification. The Bluetooth logo is only available for products that passed the Bluetooth qualification process and earned the BQB certification.

Nano Size | World’s Smallest

No matter if you are adding Bluetooth 5 to your desktop or laptop, you can expect to plug and forget, thanks to its ultra-small nano-sized housing.

Bluetooth BLE | Keeping the Energy Consumption Low

Supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), meaning that your devices are connected with optimal energy consumption.

Supports Windows and Linux

Supports Windows 8.1/10, Linux: Kernel 2.6.32 - 5.3 or above (support Fedora & Ubuntu only)

Embedded Wireless Adapter Solution for Industrial IoT (IIoT)

Looking to add wireless connectivity to your product, device, or machine? Embedded with Edimax wireless USB adapters, supports various Bluetooth standards, delivers a completely connected, always-on experience for your customers. With more than 30 years of manufacturing integration experience, trust our proven expertise and first-class support to power your IoT application.

• Nano-sized USB 2.0 Bluetooth 5.0 + EDR adapter that is the smallest sized BT 5.0 USB adapter on Amazon. (Single chip combines BT baseband, modem, and BT RF into a tiny package while providing full performance)
• Bluetooth SIG Certified for maximum compatibility and consistent performance. Bluetooth 5.0 standard, transfers data up to 4 times faster than Bluetooth 4.2 standards while saving energy.
• Plug-n-Play Support with Linux kernel 5.8 or above, Mint 21, and Windows 11/10. Supports Windows 8.1, Linux driver available for kernels 2.6.32 - 5.8 (supports Fedora & Ubuntu only). Visit the EDiMAX website for the latest support information and driver download.
• Single-chip Bluetooth 5 controller, combines multiple protocols for full features: LM, LL, L2CAP, GATT, RFCOMM, SPP, LE.
• Supports dual mode (BR/EDR + LE Controllers), compatible with previous versions, including v2.1 + LE and Bluetooth classic (BDR/EDR). Supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) with multiple Low Energy states.
• TRUSTED BRAND: With decades of experience in development, and manufacturing networking products, EDIMAX is committed to providing the latest networking technologies at affordable prices.