Bluetooth Headsets for Computers

Bluetooth is a set of rules specially made for short-ranged electronic applications which are commonly less than 30 feet in distance without the use of wires. Bluetooth has been widely used for a long time now. Still, despite this, the use of Bluetooth in computers has been quite inflexible because hardware producers have been more attentive on more conventional 802.11 wireless network protocols or WIFI. Bluetooth and WIFI have different uses and each has its own merits and demerits.

Mobile Phone Bluetooth Headsets

The cell phone industry has made use of Bluetooth for years. It has undergone many ways of improving the technology so Bluetooth may be more convenient and hi-tech to use. The most widely used Bluetooth technology are the wireless headsets in which people use to be able to communicate easily. Even if the person’s cellular phone is in the bag or pocket, he/she would be able to talk freely without having to hold the phone to the ear. It lessens the occupation of your hands and makes you do other things while you converse. These headsets are very light, worn on one ear and last up 4 hours before they need to be recharged.

How about a Bluetooth PC Headset?

Bluetooth is not limited to cell phones only. They could also dominate the computer industry. Some people use their cordless cellular phone headsets use these in their computers as well. Since right now there isn’t any specialized PC Bluetooth headset yet, you have to be reminded that these cellular Bluetooth headsets may special modifications so as they could function well as Bluetooth headsets for your PC.

USB Bluetooth Adapter

Old computers and laptops are not incorporated with Bluetooth drives so you will definitely need an installer. You need a dongle or adapter to make your PC Bluetooth enabled. They are actually tiny with the size of little inches and are connected to the USB outlet of your PC. Buy a USB Bluetooth adapter that supports what we call the headset protocol. Again, a headset protocol is a set of rules that make your Bluetooth compatible with your PC so they’d work together smoothly. It will not work with your PC if it is not headset protocol supported even if undergoes some tuning and alteration. Adapters usually cost around $20 to $80 U.S. Dollars and are available in almost any PC store.

Purchasing a Bluetooth Headset

Bluetooth headsets for mobile phones are usually more costly than corded and traditional PC headsets. The price may be varied depending upon the store where you are to make your purchase. You may range from $20 to $200 U.S. Dollars and above. Ebay offers more economical headsets which allow you to make wireless VoIP calls from your computer. Prices on Ebay may still differ but they are way lower and affordable than those sold in telephone and computer stores. Anyway, be cautious with the reminders about shipping costs when you decide to buy on Ebay. You may see it on Ebay that a price of a Bluetooth headset is around $5 U.S. Dollars but when you combine the shipping costs they’d rise up to $35 U.S. Dollars and up.

“Pairing” Bluetooth Headsets with PCs

To avail of VoIP services, you need to make your PC Bluetooth enabled first and of course purchase a Bluetooth headset then you must “pair” it to get to make VoIP calls. You have to arrange your headset in the ‘discovery mode’ and let your PC to ‘discover’ or ’search’ Bluetooth accessories. Instructions on how to set your Bluetooth headset to the ‘discovery mode’ may be different depending on the devices and they should be clearly stated and explained so as to avoid complications.

How to Adjust your Audio Settings

The nest step after having your Bluetooth headset “paired” is to adjust your audio settings but these will rely upon the your operating system and hardware. With Windows operating system, you need to make use of the ‘Audio Properties’ by the help of the ‘Control Panel’ and then set the voice and audio devices to the recently paired Bluetooth headset. It is again very important that specific and clear instructions come along with adjusting the audio settings of the Bluetooth headset to avoid hassles and mistakes.

As much as how you enjoyed and delighted in the convenience that cellular Bluetooth headphones have brought to you, you’d never regret having a PC Bluetooth headset as well. It is very enjoyable to be able to talk and connect with the PC even if you are considerably far away from it.