Bluetooth headsets are nice, but they’re pretty useless on their own. Before you buy your first wireless headphones, you’ll want to make sure the device you’re going to use with them is compatible. While most products available today offer a Bluetooth interface, some do not. We’ve put together a roundup of products we suggest you select to get the best results from your Bluetooth headset.
10. iPod Touch
As the most popular iPod, the Apple iPod Touch is the best device to pair with your Bluetooth headphones. Note that the Touch is the only type of iPod that includes Bluetooth support.
9.iPhone
The iPhone is considered the most popular type of smartphone in the United States. Just about anything you can do on a computer can be done on an iPhone, including Bluetooth streaming. All iPhone models after 3G have support for Bluetooth.
8. Android smartphones
Second only to the iPhone is Android. Unlike the iPhone, Android phones also come in all shapes and sizes. Some are Bluetooth compatible, like the Samsung Galaxy S or the HTC DROID Incredible 2. While other older phones may not have this support, be sure to check the specs before you buy.
7. iPad
Apple’s latest device is the iPad. In effect, it is an overly large iPhone, minus the phone. It also includes support for Bluetooth audio similar to phones. Both the first release and the second iPad can use wireless headphones to listen to games, movies and music privately and without wires.
6.Other tablets
The iPad is no longer the only tablet in the game. Some good new systems have already been released for people who aren’t big Apple fans. Examples include tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab, the Blackberry Playbook, and the Motorola Xoom, all of which come with Bluetooth connectivity.
5. Laptops
Almost all laptops on the market these days come with Bluetooth support. Because the technology has been around for a while, it is now quite inexpensive to include when building computers. Listen to a pair of wireless headphones when working in public and listen in peace.
4. Netbooks
The little brother of the laptop, the netbook is perfect for travel. They are suitable for trains, planes and cars. In those situations, you may want to use noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones to cut out all the distractions. Like laptops, most netbooks come standard with Bluetooth installed, so it shouldn’t be a problem.
3. Video game consoles
If you like video games, you know that games are better with the volume turned up! But depending on where you live, it may not be reasonable for you to increase it. This is where something like a wireless headset will come in handy. Both the PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii offer Bluetooth compatibility.
2. Home stereo system
The biggest new feature of Bluetooth technology is the option to listen to music from your home stereo with your wireless headphones. This can be set up using wireless stereo adapters like the Motorola Bluetooth Stereo Gateway or the Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver. This allows you to wirelessly listen to movies, CDs, radio or even records!
1. Almost everything!
Don’t have any of the above devices? Without worries! Any device that allows you to use regular headphones can be converted to work with your Bluetooth headphones simply by using an adapter. Some great selling adapters include the BlueBridge Mini-Jack or the Jabra Bluetooth Music Adapter. So seriously, you can’t justify not running around and getting some Bluetooth headsets for your enjoyment now!
