The Broadcom Bluetooth 2.0 EDR USB Dongle adds Bluetooth connectivity to a Windows PC through a USB port. Its driver helps Windows recognize the adapter and communicate with compatible wireless accessories, such as keyboards, mice, and headsets. Before downloading, check that the driver package matches your dongle’s hardware ID and your version of Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7.

Key Features

• Adapter recognition: Enables Windows to identify the Broadcom USB Bluetooth hardware and make it available for wireless connections.
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR support: Supports the adapter’s Enhanced Data Rate capability when communicating with compatible devices. Actual performance depends on both devices and operating conditions.
• Peripheral pairing: Provides the driver support needed to discover and pair compatible Bluetooth accessories. Available functions, including audio and file transfer, depend on the installed Bluetooth software and supported profiles.
• Connection management: Works with Windows or the supplied Bluetooth software to manage paired devices and reconnect supported accessories when they are in range.

How to Install

1. Confirm the hardware and Windows version. Open Device Manager and locate the dongle under Bluetooth, Network adapters, or Other devices. In Properties, select Details, then Hardware Ids. Compare these identifiers with the driver package’s supported hardware list, and check whether your Windows installation is 32-bit or 64-bit.

1. Choose a matching driver package. Download a Broadcom Bluetooth 2.0 EDR USB Dongle driver explicitly intended for your hardware and operating system. Older packages may not support Windows 11 or Windows 10, even if they work with Windows 8 or Windows 7.

1. Run the installer or update manually. Extract the download if necessary. If it includes a setup program, run it and follow the prompts. Otherwise, right-click the adapter in Device Manager, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.

1. Restart if prompted. Follow any instructions about disconnecting or reconnecting the dongle. Once installation finishes, check Device Manager to confirm that the adapter appears without a warning symbol.

1. Pair and test an accessory. Put your Bluetooth device into pairing mode, then add it through Windows Bluetooth settings or the installed Bluetooth utility. If discovery fails, try another USB port and confirm that the accessory is not already connected elsewhere.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: The Broadcom 2.0 EDR package may be legacy or unsigned. Run the installer as administrator, use Windows compatibility mode, or update the driver manually via Device Manager by selecting the included `.inf` file.
• Dongle not detected: Try a different USB 2.0 port directly on the PC, not a hub. Check Device Manager for unknown devices; remove and reinsert the dongle, then scan for hardware changes. Confirm the USB VID/PID matches the Broadcom adapter.
• Version conflicts: Uninstall any existing Broadcom/WIDCOMM or generic Bluetooth drivers first, remove the device in Device Manager, restart, then install the correct 2.0 EDR driver. Stop Windows from automatically replacing it with a newer generic stack if pairing fails.