Supported Devices

Supported Device Specifications

Overview

This product utilizes Web Bluetooth technology to enable seamless communication with Bluetooth devices directly through the browser. Below is a detailed breakdown of supported devices and browser versions, ensuring compatibility and an optimal user experience.

Supported Devices

1. Personal Computers (PCs)

  • Operating Systems: Windows 10 or later.

  • Bluetooth Requirements: A computer with Bluetooth 4.0 (or higher) enabled. Ensure that the Bluetooth driver is up-to-date.

  • Browsers:

    • Google Chrome: Version 56 or later.

    • Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based): Version 79 or later.

2. Mac Computers

  • Operating Systems: macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later.

  • Bluetooth Requirements: Built-in or USB-adapted Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.

  • Browsers:

    • Google Chrome: Version 56 or later.

    • Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based): Version 79 or later.

3. Chromebooks

  • Operating Systems: Chrome OS 79 or later.

  • Bluetooth Requirements: Chromebooks with built-in Bluetooth hardware.

  • Browsers:

    • Google Chrome (native to Chrome OS): Version 56 or later.

Browser Compatibility

Web Bluetooth is supported on Chromium-based browsers only. Below are the minimum versions required for compatibility:

  • Google Chrome: Version 56+

  • Microsoft Edge (Chromium): Version 79+

Note: Web Bluetooth is not supported on Firefox, Safari (on macOS), or Internet Explorer.

Platform Limitations

  • iOS devices (iPhones, iPads) and Android devices are not supported.

  • Non-Chromium browsers, such as Safari and Mozilla Firefox, are not compatible with Web Bluetooth.

Additional Requirements

  • Security: The browser must be served over HTTPS for Web Bluetooth functionality to work. Connections initiated over HTTP will fail.

  • Permissions: Users will need to grant explicit permission in the browser to enable Bluetooth communication.

Device Matrix: Compatibility at a Glance

Device Type

OS Version

Browser

Bluetooth Version

PC (Windows)

Windows 10 or later

Chrome 56+, Edge 79+

Bluetooth 4.0+

Mac (macOS)

macOS 10.13 or later

Chrome 56+, Edge 79+

Bluetooth 4.0+

Chromebook

Chrome OS 79 or later

Native Chrome 56+

Bluetooth 4.0+

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