Latest Bluetooth 6.0 Adapter for PC Laptop, Mini Wireless USB Dongle Adaptor for Windows 11/10/8.1 Desktop Computer, Plug & Pair w/Bluetooth Headset Speaker Keyboard Mouse Game Controller

This Bluetooth adapter is a lifesaver for Linux users! My gaming PC had a built-in Bluetooth adapter that wasn't compatible with Linux, but this Krisnorey dongle solved that problem immediately. Plug and play - no driver hunting or configuration needed. Works flawlessly with my keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals. The connection is rock solid and stable - no dropouts, stuttering, or lag issues even during extended use. I'm using it on a USB extension cable running to my desk, so I can't fully comment on the advertised long-range capability, but at desktop distances it's been perfect. The dongle itself is compact and doesn't stick out awkwardly from the USB port, which is nice if you're worried about accidentally bumping it. For the price, this is an excellent value - especially considering how many "Linux compatible" adapters either don't work or require complicated setup. If you're running Linux and struggling with Bluetooth compatibility, this is an easy fix that just works. Highly recommended for anyone who needs reliable Linux support without the hassle.

After several failed attempts at getting a Linux-compatible Bluetooth adapter I bought this one because it says on the Amazon page that it worked with Linux. Others hinted at it but did not operate. Surprise, surprise... the box and the manual SPECIFICALLY state that it does NOT work with Linux. Grrr. I plugged it in anyway... lo and behold, Bluetooth not only appeared in my settings on my Rocky 9 Linux box, it actually works.

The adaptor works well, perhaps too well, as it slowed down my WiFi connection. I added a three foot extension cable and switched the WiFi to 5G and that fixed the problem. The range on the adaptor is very good, giving a stable connection to my speakers at more than 30 feet from the antenna.

I bought this on blind trust from description that it would work with Linux. I can confirm it does in fact work! OS is Ubuntu 24.04 with Kernel: 6.14. The range is fairly impressive, I am still connected to the PC two floors away and the audio is crackle free and clear. output from 'sudo dmesg | grep Bluetooth' [ 269.049812] usb 3-2.1.3.3: Product: Bluetooth 5.4 Radio [ 269.100179] Bluetooth: hci1: RTL: examining hci_ver=0a hci_rev=000b lmp_ver=0a lmp_subver=8761 [ 269.101079] Bluetooth: hci1: RTL: rom_version status=0 version=1 [ 269.101086] Bluetooth: hci1: RTL: loading rtl_bt/rtl8761bu_fw.bin [ 269.101824] Bluetooth: hci1: RTL: loading rtl_bt/rtl8761bu_config.bin [ 269.102422] Bluetooth: hci1: RTL: cfg_sz 6, total sz 30210 [ 269.353396] Bluetooth: hci1: RTL: fw version 0xdfc6d922 [ 269.432747] Bluetooth: MGMT ver 1.23 Anyway, you're going to be good to go with 5.4 bluetooth connectivity and its nice and stable.

Specification says it is compatible with Linux. Box and instruction say it does not, I tried it didn't.

Works great with Linux. Ready to go out of the box with no configuration necessary. I use it for a PS5 controller on Linux MInt 22.3 with steam. It's plugged in to the back of my PC, under a table, about 10ft. away. No fuss. No muss.

This seemed like just the thing I needed for better bluetooth range in my home. However, the wireless headset I bought last year simply will not connect with this device. I tried uninstalling all Bluetooth anything in my computer's Device Manager, rebooting, repeat, repeat. Still, my headset would only report "Pairing" but would not connect and I had no music through the headset. Apparently, this device is not quite as backward compatible as I expected. My headset works with Bluetooth 5.3, but the protocols get confused with 5.4 and this device is not adjusting as it should.

I am using Linux, openSUSE 6.0. The device works without issue. The range is very good. I am able to go to other parts of my house and stay connected. I have not tried it using windows as I don{t have any windows computers. I have been using it for audio. Update, tested with windows 11, worked very well. In bothe operating systems, the range was amazing compare other BT devices. I recommend this device!

For the past few years, I’ve been running my PCs and laptops on Arch Linux and have never really had issues with peripherals or add-on purchases. I have a powerful HP AI Max PC that’s fully featured in every way—except it has no Bluetooth (yes, really!). I also own a Logitech MX Master 2S Bluetooth edition mouse, which I absolutely love—it’s fantastic. I previously purchased two different Bluetooth adapters, including a highly recommended TP-Link model. Both had the same problem: they’d work for a while, then intermittently freeze. The mouse would become unusable for 15–20 seconds at a time. That might not sound long, but when it happens every few minutes, it’s incredibly frustrating. I tried the usual fixes—using a slower USB 2.0 port, investing in a USB extension cable to adjust the adapter’s distance from the mouse—but the issues persisted. I eventually gave up and switched to a corded mouse. Then I came across the Krisnorey long-range adapter with added Linux compatibility and decided to give it one final try. Installation was true plug-and-play. The Linux kernel handled everything in the background, and boom—my Logitech MX Master 2S connected instantly. Not a single freeze or stutter since. I keep the antenna in the upright position, and so far, performance has been brilliant. I hope it stays that way. Highly recommended if you’re struggling with range issues or have had compatibility problems with other adapters on Linux. This could be the one for you. Thank you.

As described

It just plugs into a usb at the back of the pc.Once done you pc has Bluetooth capability

Did the job

I was interested in testing this adapter because it has a proper antenna - and I needed something with longer range to centrally control some smart home BLE devices. First of all the positives - it uses Realtek RTL8761BU chip, nothing obscure. The range is really impressive. Stick antenna really does help and have a good range of motion so you can adjust it regardless of USB port orientation. The negative is, unfortunately, Linux support is very flakey. Technically there is driver, and even in mainline kernel - Realtek themselves submitted it. However, this driver is of quite bad quality and wasn't receiving any updates. What this leads to, for example, on Ubuntu 22 LTS it does recognize the adapter perfectly, then if you try to switch it to discovery mode - boom, it crashes. Then it restarts and seemingly works. You reboot your PC - adapter goes desync with driver and starts spamming kernel log with driver error until you manually restart USB device. Then it starts working again. So it "kind of" works but it looks like prototype demo and nothing you actually want to use daily. I also tried to use updated firmware from (updated) Windows driver, unfortunately it didn't work (firmware by now probably way too diverged to use with old kernel module). Even for Windows getting modern drivers was somewhat of a quest, for whatever reason Realtek does not seem to want to directly provide drivers for this specific chip on their site - which does not fill me with confidence since they themselves seem to wish it was forgotten. If you able to make Realtek RTL8761B/U work perfectly on your specific system, this adapter would be perfect for you - if you specifically need the longer range provided by larger antenna. On Linux I'd stick for something with better support, e.g. Broadcom-based adapters.