...posted this in the Audio forum, but figured it belonged here as well.
I want something to let me transmit stereo audio using the Bluetooth radio already in my laptop.
I bought a pair of Plantronics BackBeat Go earbuds. They could pair with the laptop, but then in the next step, Windows (7 Home Premium) failed to install appropriate drivers. I went through all the Windows suggested troubleshooting steps to no avail. I called Plantronics tech support. I was told I would need to buy an additional USB adapter from them, so I'm sending the earbuds back.
I asked Dell sales support what they recommended, but the only thing they could find available from Dell needed an additional USB adapter too. Also, it was mono.
I definitely want something that won't require committing a USB port for an adapter since the computer already has Bluetooth hardware. Ideally, I'd like a small dongle that allowed the use of powered speakers, headphones or earbuds. Otherwise, I would consider dedicated Bluetooth headphones or earbuds.
I'm not interested in the device having a mic or telephone controls, but if that's what it takes to get other features I do want, I'd consider it.
Has anyone had success with this issue? What works?
Thanks,
John