subject: Using A Bluetooth Headset With Your Pc [print this page] Bluetooth is a wireless technology that is publicly available and can be used in various forms. It is used to exchange data over short distances. This technology is not old, but very effective. It exchanges data from the fixed lines or mobile devices developing PANs' (Personal Area Networks) with a greater dimension of security. Despite this technology being old and effective, its users are limited because the hardware manufacturers focus more on the 802.11 wireless network protocols (wifi). Basically, these two focuses on different issues and have their own sets of advantages and disadvantages.
Cordless Headsets for cellular phones Cordless headsets are the profitable discovery by the cellular telephone organizations. They keep on developing several wireless technologies from time to time. Cordless headsets have been among the most popular Bluetooth applications for cellular telephony. They help the user to keep their phones in pockets and make call, then as well. Headsets are cordless and are worn over ear. Bluetooth application connects the phone and the headsets. Without recharging the application can run for four hours.
Since the Cellular Telephone clients have long adopted the Bluetooth technology, the PC community ought to welcome this technology as well. Such headsets, though originally designed for cellular Phones, can still be used on the PC after some adjustments. These adjustments are done to enable it to work with the PC.
USB Bluetooth USB Bluetooth is extremely supported by the high priced notebook PC. Other old versions are not made to support the Bluetooth protocol. For the versions of notebook or PC if you wish to make it Bluetooth enabled, you need a Bluetooth adapter attached to it from outside. These adapters can be obtained from various electronic shops in market. These adapters are small in size and get inserted into the USB port of your computer. While making purchases, you should see that the item supports the headset protocol. It is a set of rules that assure perfect functioning of the adapter. If your electronic system doesn't support the headset, you cannot help it by doing anything. The price ranges from $20-$80 USD and are available to most of the computer retailers.
The pricing of a Bluetooth headset for Cellular Phones is generally high compared to that of conventional ones. The cost ranges from $20 to $200 and above. So, are you wishing to go for a headset that will enable you to wireless VoIP? Then, the Ebay will serve your purpose the best though it's normally expensive. It's however, advisable to ensure that the manuals are read and understood before connection is done.
After your computer is enabled to work with, a Bluetooth device, you will be required to connect the headset with your computer if you intend to use VoIP appliances. This is achieved by setting your computer on the search mode and letting it search the Bluetooth device.
The sound settings need to be adjusted depending on the operating system and the hardware. Once you pair the headset, you can adjust the sound.
