Created by Ericsson, provider of telecommunications equipment, in 1994, Bluetooth has become the industry standard for short-range wireless connectivity. Today, Bluetooth technology can be found in a vast array of devices including computers, mobile phones, tablets, music players, game consoles and even medical sensors and home appliances.
Over time, the Bluetooth standard has evolved in order to provide faster data transfer, simpler pairing, enhanced encryption, reduced costs and greater battery life.
Many desktop and laptop computers (including all Apple® Mac® computers) come with Bluetooth capabilities out of the box, in which case no external receiver is needed. PCs that don’t have embedded Bluetooth can use a simple USB adapter to enable it to communicate with Bluetooth devices like keyboards and mice. Either way, Bluetooth technology provides a fast, reliable connection from up to 30 feet away.