The Asus USB-BT400 Bluetooth USB Adapter uses advanced Bluetooth 4.0 so that your laptop or computer can wirelessly communicate with a variety of devices. Wireless connection options for easy communication New capabilities so you can reach out and connect Advanced Bluetooth 4.0 to communicate with a variety of devices Antivirus software and Internet security.You can also wake your Hackintosh from sleep by moving the Magic Mouse or pressing a key on the Magic Keyboard, just like on a real Mac.Īnother advantage of this adapter is the price – around $20 at the time or writing. It’s as simple as plugging it in and then pairing with your keyboard and mouse the same way you would on a real Mac. There are no kexts to install, and no configuration needed.

I always recommend using an actual Apple keyboard with your Hackintosh as having the Apple function keys on the top row and the Apple-specific keys like ‘Command’ and ‘Option’ just makes everyday use simpler. So, if you were looking for a simple, inexpensive, way to use Apple’s Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse with your Hackintosh, this is it. Of course, you’re unlikely to be sitting 30 feet away from your computer while you use it, but still. Range is quoted as “over 10 meters” by Asus. This adapter supports Bluetooth 4.0, and it’s also backwards-compatible with the older Bluetooth 3.0 and 2.0. Bluetooth appears in System Profiler, Bluetooth options appear under System Preferences, and you’re able to pair with Bluetooth devices just as if it were a native Mac Bluetooth board. Just plug this Bluetooth adapter into a free USB port, and it’s immediately recognised by OS X. And this, the Asus USB-BT400 is as simple as it gets. In most cases, the onboard WiFi or Bluetooth present on many PC motherboards simply aren’t recognised, as the drivers don’t exist for macOS.Ī simple, plug and play solution is always preferable. One of the most frustrating aspects of using a Hackintosh can be the difficulties often encountered in trying to get specific pieces of hardware to work. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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