Most
people have Wi-Fi routers in their homes to connect them to the
internet. But have you ever heard of a Bluetooth router? With the
release of new technology such as a Bluetooth Hub, you may be
wondering what you might need it for.

For
a start there are more devices and gadgets manufactured that are now
wireless. These devices are considered more convenient as there are
no annoying wires to plug in, get tangled or create an awful mess
around electronics.

But
with these wireless devices, you need something to connect them all
to a source so you can use them effectively. So this is where your
Bluetooth Hub comes in.

What is a Bluetooth Hub?

Bluetooth
is a technology that you may use on a daily basis. Yet it has two
significant drawbacks. The first drawback is that Bluetooth devices
can only be paired on a one-to-one basis. Secondly, the range of
Bluetooth is short which means many devices cut out when you move
more than 30ft away from the connection source.

One
of the leading Bluetooth Hub brands on the market is the Cassia
Bluetooth Hub and it can solve both of these problems. The Hub is a
white cylindrical device that’s about 8" in length and 5"
in diameter.

At
the back of the Hub is a USB 2.0 port, an Ethernet port, power
adapter and LED indicator. The Hub can be hooked up straight through
the Ethernet or through the Wi-Fi router easily. But depending on the
brand the device could operate differently. So how do Bluetooth Hubs
work?

How Does a Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver
Work?

There are many types of Bluetooth devices you can connect to that perform other tasks. All it needs is a Bluetooth transmitter to make pairing possible. They work by decoding information such as songs into a transferable format before transmitting that information through radio waves to the receiver.

The
transmitter produces audio frequencies which are then detected by the
receiver. Together the transmitter and the receiver create a pathway
through which data can be transferred.

In
the modern world, Bluetooth is an important feature for most
applications including mobile phones, TVs, laptops and speakers. If
you’re looking for any Bluetooth device it should support version
4.0 as it’s the latest Bluetooth transmitter. But version 2.1 is
also more than adequate for everyday applications. With version 2.1
you can pair devices such as Bluetooth headphones or speakers.

You
should also consider the range of the Bluetooth transmitter. For
instance, if you’re using Bluetooth speakers and your transmitter
is inside but you want to hear your music outside you’ll need a
device with a longer range. This will prevent the radio signal being
interrupted.

As
mentioned before standard devices allow for a range of up to 30ft but
with Bluetooth Hubs you’re able to connect devices from as far as
1000ft away.

Connect Multiple Devices

Depending
on the brand you can pair and stay connected to the Hub with up to 22
devices. You can organize these devices into groups so you can access
them quickly and easily. Here’s how to connect multiple Bluetooth
devices
at
the same time.

Some
brands such as the Cassia
allow you to set up your Bluetooth router through your SmartPhone. If
your device has the same feature it should be compatible with Android
and Apple applications.

Your
SmartPhone application allows you to manage your paired Bluetooth
devices easily even when you’re not at home or near the Hub. The 22
devices can all be different from speakers to printers and even TV
sets.

Simply
download the compatible app on your SmartPhone so you can pair it to
your Hub. Switch the Hub on either by using a specific button and use
the Bluetooth on your phone to connect to the Hub. Turn on all your
Bluetooth receivers so the Hub can connect to them.

On
your mobile application that’s compatible with your Hub, it will
show all your Bluetooth devices that are turned on. Here you can
control the devices straight from your mobile phone. Easily turn on
TVs, lights, kettles and radios with a click of a button through
Bluetooth transmitters & receivers.

What if Your Device Doesn’t Have Bluetooth?

Not
all electronic devices have Bluetooth receivers. In order to convert
your device, you’ll have to purchase a portable Bluetooth receiver
that you can connect to your device via a cord.

You
can turn an ordinary device such as a pair of headphones into a
Bluetooth receiver by simply plugging in a portable receiver. People
do this with myriads of applications so they can easily control the
devices using their Bluetooth Hub.

Can you Connect Multiple Speakers?

If
you have an event and you have no idea how to use a soundboard or how
to connect all your speakers at the same time, a hub can help you
with the task. This is of course if the speakers have Bluetooth
receivers.

Simply
turn all your Bluetooth
speakers
on so they can be discovered by the Bluetooth router. Here you can
play music with SoundCloud, YouTube, Deezer or even through your
phone’s music media via your SmartPhone application.

You
can pair four or more speakers at the same time and place them all
over the house to transmit sound.

Troubleshooting when Connecting Bluetooth Devices

If
you’re experiencing interference or signal dropouts, scan the
environment you’re using your Bluetooth device in. The quality of
the Bluetooth connection can be negatively affected by concrete
walls, microwaves and other wireless devices such as portable radios
or cordless telephones.

Final Thoughts

Do
you have an application with a Bluetooth router? Turn your Bluetooth
on and experiment with how many devices you can connect to
simultaneously. You’d be surprised at how many applications out
there have Bluetooth technology and the number of devices you can
pair to.

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