Can Someone Explain Blue Tooth To Me Please.

[ladybirder]

I want to buy a small radio to go on my bedside table.  Looking on Amazon there are a few I like but they are Blue Tooth.  I don't know what BTooth actually is although I've heard of it. Do I have to have something in my bedroom that it latches on to for radio to work?  Hope that makes sense.  Cheers everyone. 

[jno]

no idea myself, but...

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/bluetooth-radio

[ladybirder]

Hmmm thank you jno.  Looks like I won't be getting one then.

[Maydup]

More simply:

What can a Bluetooth radio do?

This allows users to play music or other audio content from a mobile device on their radio without the need for a cable. Additionally, a Bluetooth radio can also be used to receive “normal” radio stations and to manage the volume as well as other settings on the connected device.

 

[ladybirder]

Thank you maydup.  I don't have a mobile device in my bedroom so that's out.  I just want an ordinary old fashioned radio.

Off to bed now.  Goodnight. x

[Maydup]

I think one of the simplest radios would suit, but if it happens to be Bluetooth enabled, don't worry because you don't have to use that feature. It's just an option for those who wish to connect to a phone or laptop.

[Etch]

I suspect that most radios come with (not are) Bluetooth these days. They are perfectly capable of receiving standard radio signals (DAB and/or FM) and don't have to be connected to a Bluetooth device. As Maydup says, optionally selecting 'Bluetooth' on the radio would allow it to receive and play audio output from another device, such as a smartphone or a laptop.

[barry1010]

A Bluetooth radio will connect to wireless Bluetooth headphones/earbuds.

The Bluetooth facility can be ignored and the radio used like any other radio

[bhg481]

If you have a Bluetooth radio in your lounge and you want to listen to the same programme in your kitchen, rather than buy another radio you buy a (much cheaper) Bluetooth speaker and connect it wirelessly to the radio. It's just a feature of the radio, in the same way that your radio might have an AF/FM/DAB tuner but you only want DAB or an earphone socket when you just want to listen via the speaker.

[Old_Geezer]

It is simply a wireless connection between tech devices.

Used for many things, e.g. connecting your mobile to Bluetooth compatible headphones/headbuds.

[ladybirder]

Thank you all for your help.  What would I do without you.  xx

[bhg481]

I didn't see his reply before it was deleted but it speaks volumes about Gulliver's character when his response is deleted on a thread asking for information about a radio. I truly wonder why anybody indulges in debate with him.

[ladybirder]

BA to you BHG even though I didn't see the removed answer.

[bhg481]

Thank-you, LB. I must say I half expected my post to be removed (which I would have been very aggrieved about).

[max137]

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances and building personal area networks. In the most widely used mode, transmission power is limited to 2.5 milliwatts, giving it a very short range of up to 10 metres.Bit of technical eplanation, Personal computers; Smartphones; Gaming consoles; Audio devices; Embedded devices; Key finders

[gulliver1]

Ladybirder and BHG sorry you missed my comment ..you would have enjoyed it

[Giggsie]

Get Alexa great just for radio just say the program you want .

[ladybirder]

Too late Giggsie got my order in now but thank you.