Bluetooth has been undergoing some development, with the murmurings of Auracast and Bluetooth 5 reaching version 5.3. It's a good time to set up Bluetooth for your home, workplace or even in your car.
With 3.5mm jack to Bluetooth adapters being commonplace and using Bluetooth 5+ for lower latency, HD audio and more, understanding some use-cases can be key to selecting the right adapter for you.
Compare the entire lineup of receivers, transmitters and splitters here!
Bluetooth Transmitters
Firstly, Bluetooth transmitters are devices which take a cable input and transmit it wirelessly. This means you can connect a radio, vinyl player, TV or CD player and broadcast that audio wirelessly to headphones, speakers or earphones.
This is handy for updating older media sources to work with newer Bluetooth headphones. You can access your old CD library or enjoy live TV without having to upgrade those devices to an expensive smart TV, for example.
Transmitters, like receivers, vary in complexity and features so take a moment to look over the key comparisons below:
MR250 Bluetooth Transmitter Adapter
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| 1. August MR250 |
| Specifications | Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Reasons to Buy | Plug and Play AUX Connection |
| Price | £27.95 |
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MR270 Dual Bluetooth Transmitter
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| 2. August MR270-HD |
| Specifications | Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Reasons to Buy | RCA and Optical Inputs for Versatility |
| Price | £38.95 |
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August MR410 Mobile and Tablet USB-C Bluetooth Transmitter
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| 3. August MR410 |
| Specifications | Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Reasons to Buy | Made for Mobile Phones and Tablets or Nintendo Switch / Steamdeck |
| Price | £38.95 |
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Bluetooth Receivers
Bluetooth receivers are able to receive audio wirelessly from smartphones, apps, PC and other Bluetooth outputs. The audio is carried by cable to a standard speaker, amp, or wired headphones. In this way, a Bluetooth receiver adds Bluetooth to wired audio outputs.
CR235 Car Bluetooth FM Adapter
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| 4. August CR235 |
| Specifications | Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Reasons to Buy | Seamless connection via FM to car stereo |
| Price | £20.95 |
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Bluetooth Transmitter-Receivers
Combine the features of transmitters and receiver sin these adaptable devices. Choose between transmit and receive modes at will, and even see the connected devices displayed on the screen
MR260 Dual-Mode Bluetooth Transmitter Receiver
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| 5. August MR260 |
| Specifications | Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Reasons to Buy | Switch between receive or transmit modes |
| Price | £27.95 |
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MR280 Bluetooth Connection Home Hub
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| 6. August MR280 |
| Specifications | Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Reasons to Buy | Optical Audio Input and Output, and 3.5mm Options |
| Price | £43.95 |
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Make sure your home is all spruced up with power, wireless connectivity and wonderfully easy HDMI set-up so that every bit of your audio and TV experience is seamless. Explore all our home management tech in our mega list here for cheap and cheerful gadgets that actualise your home's potential.
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