How does VirtualHere work when passing a Bluetooth adapter and my client (gamine pc) already has one?

Submitted by sofakng on #1

My client machine (ie. my gaming 'server') has a built-in a bluetooth adapter which I use to connect my local keyboard and gamepad, etc.

However, I use a long optical HDMI cable (~75 ft) to a different room and I'd like to add a bluetooth adapter there too (using VirtualHere and an RPi [or similar] server device).

How does this work?

If I understand correctly, my gaming machine (client) would see two bluetooth adapters and I can't specify which one I want to pair my controllers to.

Submitted by Michael on Thu, 2024/09/26 - 07:30

#2

Windows will not allow two Bluetooth radios on one machine. I don't think your setup will work.

Normally Windows disables the built-in one automatically with the other one is "plugged-in" via virtualhere.

But since you also need that one for the keyboard/mouse, those devices will drop

Submitted by sofakng on Thu, 2024/09/26 - 07:48

#3

Thanks for the reply.

I only need one adapter active at any given time so that might work.  For example, when I'm at my TV I don't need my main bluetooth adapter working (ie. no keyboard/mouse)

It sounds like I might need to experiment though.

How are most people using VirtualHere with game controllers?  Plugged in via USB and not using wireless?

Submitted by Michael on Thu, 2024/09/26 - 08:45

#4

Im not sure, i think its probably half/half