Are there any Bluetooth devices that you'd recommend?

(One constraint: Any device recommendations must be appropriate for this forum. So no NSFW device recommendations, for example.)

I don't even understand this question. This is like asking for random USB device recommendations. Totally pointless. Get a PS5 controller if you want a random device I guess.

uh.... some headphones maybe?

A bluetooth mouse would be cool or a keyboard.

There's also sensors that measure your blood sugar and transmit via bluetooth.

I've noticed that there are foldable Bluetooth keyboards. Are they any good?

That's a definite maybe. For bringing letters to your screen they are probably adequate.
If you want to hit someone on the head and do some real damage however, they are no good replacement for a full sized mechanical keyboard. However, you can hit people who are further away, even throw they keyboard at them, since you are not limited in range by the cable.
For hitting someone in range I reccomend a old mechanical PS/2 keyboard, they are quite heavy.

What if I'm interested in carrying it in my purse and using it to type on my phone?

I have an original Think Outside folding blue-tooth keyboard that I have had for around 18 years, and is still in immaculate working condition. I've used it with various mobile (Palm, Android, Windows Mobile etc) and desktop systems over the years, mainly for convenience (because it's just there), but have never really used it long-term because the layout on mini/foldable keyboards are pretty non-standard, because of the lack of space, and usually are multi-function keyboards that support a number of systems, which can take time to (or never) get use to, especially when going back to a standard keyboard.They are great for the occasional use, when the need arises, but not really good for long-term...

https://jsyang.ca/hardware/think-outside-bluetooth-folding-keyboard/

Edit: Added link to more info about the keyboard, with an animation of it folding and unfolding...

Should be perfectly fine for that.


The one linked in Troopers post looks neat. I might replace my tablet keyboad soon, if the price is right :)

Is this just a catch all thread? I don't use a ton of bluetooth thingies, so I can only recommend so much.

I got these Soundcore wireless earbuds that cost me less than $50. They're not that great, but if you're on a budget, it's on the higher end of better than nothing.

I found out my Xbox controllers are Bluetooth enabled, so I didn't need to buy a USB dongle to connect it to my PC. Also can use it to play games on your phone if you're into that.

Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Mouse 3600
Sound Blaster Jam V2
Xbox Series Controller
Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Express

Hum...

I have a Logitech mouse + keyboard pair with a single Bluetooth dongle. I like'em a lot, but the keyboard can be a bit of a nuisance to make work if you don't put it on a table or other perfectly horizontal surface.

PS4 and 8bitdo Controllers work well and are all Bluetooth based.

I also have an Edifier Bluetooth headphone that works wonders.

You mean it won't pair with its Bluetooth dongle unless it's on a solid horizontal surface ?, how strange...

Oh, no, it pairs alright. I can even plug it in a Raspberry Pi 3 with Retropie installed and it works flawlessly.

The thing is the keyboard doesn't have a power button. So, my guess, is something inside it apparently tries to predict if it is in a "usable position" to distinguish between being carelessly moved around or being actually used.

It doesn't have to be perfectly horizontal, but the more, the better. I only found out because I generally use the keyboard on my knees, sitting in the sofa in front of my TV which normally has my laptop connected to it. So, a lot of times I had to push my knees a bit high because the damn thing would stop responding (and I'd get mauled around in Doom or Cyberpunk 2077 or whatever).

So I've began using the feet in the back of it to raise its angle a little bit on my knees and it improved a lot, though it's not perfect.