FAQ Categories Bluetooth Questions Archive - IDBLUE

What is Bluetooth SPP and HID? Which device version do I need?

Posted on June 24th, 2014

When connected via Bluetooth, our devices are configured to use one of the following Bluetooth predefined profiles: Serial Port Profile (SPP) – The IDBLUE device is configured using the Bluetooth serial port driver that can send and receive commands using our IDBLUE… [Read More]

How do I pair your device over Bluetooth?

Posted on June 19th, 2014

To pair our devices via Bluetooth: Step 1: Turn on your IDBLUE device. Step 2: Go into your System Bluetooth Settings. Windows: Find the Bluetooth icon located in the system tray in the bottom right side of your desktop. Click on the… [Read More]

Are there any recommended Bluetooth dongles?

Posted on June 19th, 2014

IDBLUE devices will work with any Bluetooth dongle that supports the Serial Port Profile (SPP). However, the out-of-the-box applications require a dongle that support one of Toshiba, Broadcomm or Microsoft Bluetooth stacks. Dongles that are known to work with IDBLUE devices are:… [Read More]

How far can my IDBLUE device be from a PC/Pocket PC/mobile device before it loses connection?

Posted on June 19th, 2014

Bluetooth has a theoretical range of 15m (48 feet) but in every day scenarios, ideal range is 15 to 20 feet.