Hideez BT Dongle (EN)
  • Hideez Dongle
  • How to use Hideez Bluetooth Dongle on macOS
    • Hideez Dongle Installation via Setup Application
    • Manual Setup: Set Up the Dongle via Command in the Terminal
      • Sequoia
      • Sonoma
      • Ventura
      • Monterey
      • Big Sur
      • Catalina and lower (Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, etc.)
    • Troubleshooting Guide
  • How to use Hideez Bluetooth Dongle on Windows 10, 11
    • Troubleshooting
  • How to use Hideez Bluetooth Dongle on Linux
    • Linux Mint 21.3
    • Disabling the Internal Bluetooth
  • How to use Hideez Bluetooth Dongle on Raspberry Pi
  • How to use Hideez Bluetooth Dongle on ChromeOS
  • Documentation Portal (home)
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  • About Hideez Dongle
  • 1. Bluetooth Fix for macOS
  • 2. Adding Bluetooth 4.0 to Windows 10–11 Computers
  • 3. Adding Bluetooth 4.0 to Linux Computers
  • 4. Adding Bluetooth 4.0 to Raspberry Pi
  • 5. Adding Bluetooth 4.0 to Chrome OS
  • 6. Optimal Pairing with Hideez Security Keys

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Hideez Dongle

About Hideez Dongle

The Hideez Dongle is a multifunctional Bluetooth accessory designed to enhance connectivity and compatibility across multiple platforms. It supports six primary use cases:

1. Bluetooth Fix for macOS

Replaces the internal Bluetooth connection on Mac computers to improve stability and performance.

How to Set Up:

  • Recommended: Use the Hideez Dongle Setup App for a quick and easy setup

  • Advanced: Set up manually via Terminal by running a single command and restarting your Mac

Select your macOS version for manual configuration:

  • Sequoia OS

  • Sonoma OS

  • Ventura OS

  • Monterey OS

  • Big Sur OS

  • Catalina OS and lower (Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, etc.)

Note: We do not guarantee successful setup or proper operation of the dongle on Hackintosh systems (non-Apple hardware running macOS).

2. Adding Bluetooth 4.0 to Windows 10–11 Computers

Ideal for Windows systems that lack native Bluetooth 4.0 support.

  • View Windows Setup Guide

3. Adding Bluetooth 4.0 to Linux Computers

Recommended for Linux systems without built-in Bluetooth 4.0.

  • View Linux Setup Guide

4. Adding Bluetooth 4.0 to Raspberry Pi

Useful for Raspberry Pi boards that do not support Bluetooth 4.0 natively.

  • View Raspberry Pi Setup Guide

5. Adding Bluetooth 4.0 to Chrome OS

Enables Bluetooth functionality on Chrome OS devices lacking Bluetooth 4.0 support.

  • View Chrome OS Setup Guide

6. Optimal Pairing with Hideez Security Keys

Delivers excellent performance and compatibility when used with Hideez Key 3 and Hideez Key 4.

  • View Guide for Hideez Keys

A Ukrainian version of this manual is available here.

If you need assistance or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our support team will respond via email within 24 hours.

Last updated 1 month ago

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