FAQs

Q: I am looking for a list of Bluetooth enabled products. Where can I find them? Where can I purchase them?

A: Bluetooth wireless technology is implemented into products as diverse as automobiles and medical devices. Devices are available on a worldwide basis. There are more than 1,000 different products on the market. This site contains a list of products which, while not exhaustive, will give you an idea of the many types of products that are available today. Bluetooth enabled products are produced by individual manufacturers and sold through their own sales channels. For instance, you would buy a Bluetooth enabled car at an automotive dealer or a Bluetooth enabled personal computer at a local computer retail store. Click to see our list of Bluetooth enabled devices or manufacturers.

Q: I have one or more Bluetooth enabled products and I am having trouble getting them to work or am not sure if they are compatible.

A: The manufacturer of the individual product offers technical support. You need to contact the manufacturer of your devices directly for technical support.

Q: I am looking for drivers or software downloads for my Bluetooth device. Where can I find drivers/downloads?

A: All software upgrades are specific to one or several devices from the same manufacturer. We recommend checking the manufacturer's website and user forums to find any available software downloads. Click to see more info about drivers/downloads.

Q: I own one Bluetooth enabled product. What else can I purchase that will work with it?

A: This site contains information that describes various applications across two or more Bluetooth enabled products. This can include applications from Internet connectivity to gaming to hands-free mobile phone use.

Q: Can I add Bluetooth technology to my devices at home?

A: There may be adapters available that add some level of Bluetooth functionality to your device, depending on the devices to which you are trying to add Bluetooth functionality. There are Bluetooth USB adapters for computers, Bluetooth adapters for mobile phones, and Bluetooth stereo dongles for MP3 players. Visit the Bluetooth product listing to find Bluetooth adapters manufactured by our member companies.

Q: What are the costs involved with using Bluetooth wireless technology? Do I need to set up an account or use a certain service?

A: The cost of using Bluetooth wireless technology is limited to the cost of the product in which it is integrated. Bluetooth wireless technology operates on an unlicensed radio spectrum. There is no charge for communicating between two Bluetooth devices. However, any use of data or voice services while using your mobile phone is part of your regular mobile phone cost. There is no account or service registry related to Bluetooth technology use.

Q: Which mobile phone carriers sell Bluetooth enabled phones?

A: Bluetooth phones are available from mobile network operators worldwide. However, not all network operators currently sell Bluetooth enabled phones. Due to the rate at which mobile operators change their phone offerings, we are unable to provide an up-to-date list of phones available at each operator worldwide. Please contact your local mobile operator to see if it offers Bluetooth enabled mobile phones.

Q: What is the difference between Bluetooth wireless technologies and other technologies, such as UWB, 802.11g, 802.11a, 802.11b, WLAN, Wi-Fi, AirPort, Infrared, and Zigbee?

A: While there are many differences, key among them are range, power consumption, and intended use. Bluetooth wireless technology in its most common implementations has a range of 30 feet (10m), consumes a low amount of power designed for battery-operated mobile devices, and provides voice, data, and audio connections between devices. Find out more about the wireless landscape in the Learn section.

Q: I want to sell Bluetooth enabled devices. Can you help?

A: Bluetooth enabled products are produced by individual manufacturers and sold through their own sales channels. To be a sales channel for Bluetooth devices, you should contact the manufacturers directly. Here is a list of our members who are licensed to use Bluetooth wireless technology and the associated brand. Upon selling Bluetooth enabled products, you must be licensed to use the registered trademarks with the Bluetooth SIG. Please visit our member website to become a licensee.

Q: I want to exchange links with Bluetooth.com. If I link to your website will you link to my website?

A: As a trade association, we cannot promote one specific company or product. Therefore, we cannot cross-link to other sites. If you would like to link to Bluetooth.com from your website, you are welcome to do so. However, we cannot offer the same service to you.

Q: I want to buy Bluetooth stock. What is your ticker symbol on the stock exchange?

A: As a trade association, the Bluetooth SIG is not a publicly traded company. However, many of our member companies that implement Bluetooth wireless technology in a wide range of products, are publicly traded. For more information on our member companies, you can click through to see the lists of our members here.