USB Bluetooth dongle with its own pairing function?

[Ogoshi]

Hi all
I've got a 'smart' TV which turns out doesn't have Bluetooth built in
It does however support a gamepad plugged in via USB which is what I'm using fine, however I was trying to see if a Bluetooth dongle exists that doesn't need the TV software to handle the pairing function i.e. can it handle its own pairing to the controller and the TV see it as a wired device effectively?

I've been googling away but haven't come across anything other than the usual BT dongles.

Thanks!

 

[eurokage]

Some gamepads come with 2.4Ghz USB dongles, you could try one of those?

 

[BinnsY]

Some gamepads come with 2.4Ghz USB dongles, you could try one of those?

I'd have thought this would be the better option. I dont think I've ever come across a device that does what you suggest. It would essentialy have to be paird at the factory otherwise you would need a "something" to handle the pairing in some way.

 

[ooStevo]

The latest Xbox controllers have Bluetooth built in,and the Dualshock 4 also has it. I doubt a Bluetooth dongle would work but you can always try. What TV is it?

 

[Ogoshi]

Thanks all. I somehow stumbled upon 8BitDo Bluetooth adapters which mimic the controller into the usb port and it has worked flawlessly!
This was for a Samsung TV.

 

[Jamin280672]

Thanks all. I somehow stumbled upon 8BitDo Bluetooth adapters which mimic the controller into the usb port and it has worked flawlessly!
This was for a Samsung TV.

Would this work with a bluetooth keyboard to allow access to the bios ?

 

[Ogoshi]

Would this work with a bluetooth keyboard to allow access to the bios ?

I’m not sure, their website seems clear it’s only for controllers to connect to, however it’s not supposed to work with a TV and it does! Unfortunately I don’t have a Bluetooth controller to test it with.