# 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**](/how-to-use-hideez-bluetooth-dongle-on-macos/hideez-dongle-installation-via-setup-application.md)
* [**Advanced: Set up manually via Terminal by running a single command and restarting your Mac**](/how-to-use-hideez-bluetooth-dongle-on-macos/manual-setup-set-up-the-dongle-via-command-in-the-terminal.md)

Select your macOS version for manual configuration:

* [**Tahoe**](/how-to-use-hideez-bluetooth-dongle-on-macos/manual-setup-set-up-the-dongle-via-command-in-the-terminal/tahoe.md)
* [**Sequoia**](/how-to-use-hideez-bluetooth-dongle-on-macos/manual-setup-set-up-the-dongle-via-command-in-the-terminal/sequoia.md)
* [**Sonoma**](/how-to-use-hideez-bluetooth-dongle-on-macos/manual-setup-set-up-the-dongle-via-command-in-the-terminal/sonoma.md)
* [**Ventura**](/how-to-use-hideez-bluetooth-dongle-on-macos/manual-setup-set-up-the-dongle-via-command-in-the-terminal/ventura.md)
* [**Monterey**](/how-to-use-hideez-bluetooth-dongle-on-macos/manual-setup-set-up-the-dongle-via-command-in-the-terminal/monterey.md)
* [**Big Sur**](/how-to-use-hideez-bluetooth-dongle-on-macos/manual-setup-set-up-the-dongle-via-command-in-the-terminal/big-sur.md)
* [**Catalina and lower (Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, etc.)**](/how-to-use-hideez-bluetooth-dongle-on-macos/manual-setup-set-up-the-dongle-via-command-in-the-terminal/catalina-and-lower-mojave-high-sierra-sierra-capitan-yosemite-mavericks-etc..md)

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**Note:** We do not guarantee successful setup or proper operation of the dongle on Hackintosh systems (non-Apple hardware running macOS).
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## 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](/how-to-use-hideez-bluetooth-dongle-on-windows.md)

## 3. **Adding Bluetooth 4.0 to Linux Computers**

Recommended for Linux systems without built-in Bluetooth 4.0.

* [View Linux Setup Guide](/how-to-use-hideez-bluetooth-dongle-on-linux.md)

## 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](/how-to-use-hideez-bluetooth-dongle-on-raspberry-pi.md)

## 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](broken://pages/RGJ9u1ujtOIgDVAo58vx)

## 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](https://key3.hideez.com/)

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A Ukrainian version of this manual is available [here](https://dongle-ua.hideez.com/).
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If you need assistance or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to [contact us](https://hideez.com/pages/contact-hideez-support). Our support team will respond via email within 24 hours.
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