WIDCOMM Bluetooth is Broadcom's software and driver package for computers with a compatible USB or built-in Bluetooth adapter. It helps configure the Bluetooth environment, pair devices and transfer files between a PC, mobile phone or another compatible device. Security options include authentication, authorization and encryption, while device names or addresses can be used to manage connection permissions.
| Author: | Broadcom |
| License: | Freeware |
| Price: | FREE |
| Released: | Jan 11, 2016 |
| File size: | 3.50 MB |
| Downloads: | 1680 |
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| Author URL: | https://www.broadcom.com/ |
WIDCOMM Bluetooth is Broadcom's software and driver package for connecting a Windows computer to Bluetooth devices through a compatible USB adapter or built-in Broadcom-enabled Bluetooth hardware. It is intended for users who need to set up a Bluetooth adapter and exchange data with devices such as phones or other PCs without a wired connection. The software works with compatible WIDCOMM Bluetooth products and supported hardware; an adapter must be present and enabled for wireless connections to work.
During setup, the installer adds the Bluetooth software required by the connected adapter. An initial configuration wizard helps prepare the computer's Bluetooth environment. Once configured, users can pair devices and transfer files between the PC and other Bluetooth-enabled equipment. The package also supports device-level security, including authentication, authorization, encryption, bonding and pairing, to control how connections are established and protected.
Access permissions can be managed using device addresses or friendly names, allowing selected devices to connect to the computer. The installation includes Bluetooth applications for working with connected devices. Existing installations being updated do not need to repeat the initial environment configuration, while a first-time setup uses the wizard to complete the configuration.
Typical uses include sending files between a computer and a mobile phone, exchanging data between two PCs, and setting up wireless communication for other compatible peripherals. It supports a range of WIDCOMM-related products and hardware, including USB and embedded adapters, network access points and certain legacy handheld devices. Actual functions depend on the connected adapter and device; both ends must support the Bluetooth features needed for a particular task.
WIDCOMM Bluetooth is freeware. The provided operating-system list includes Windows versions from Windows 95 through Windows 10, including 64-bit editions where indicated. Before installation, a built-in adapter should be switched on, or a USB Bluetooth adapter connected. The installer then guides the remaining setup. Compatibility with newer Windows releases is not established here, so users should check that their adapter and driver package support their system.