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→‎Adapter test results: got my hands on a previously untested card, sadly, same results as other recent Qualcomm cards
(→‎Adapter test results: changed WiFi => Wi-Fi (proper wording); Added Lite-On M.2 card; Intel 9260 returns HCI/LMP version 10, so it's BT 5.1 despite Intel datasheet claiming otherwise; Borrowed an UGREEN adapter for test, works great)
(→‎Adapter test results: got my hands on a previously untested card, sadly, same results as other recent Qualcomm cards)
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Since {{revision|5.0-910}}, Dolphin has the ability to passthrough a Bluetooth adapter for emulated Wii software. This gives emulated Wii software full control of a Bluetooth adapter, which, provided a decent, working adapter, notably allows pairing Wii Remotes to Dolphin, third-party Wii Remote support, working Wii Remote audio and more accurate connectivity.
Since {{revision|5.0-910}}, Dolphin has the ability to passthrough a Bluetooth adapter for emulated Wii software. This is a powerful option that allows for perfect Wii Remote behaviors on Dolphin, given a powerful enough Bluetooth adapter.  Unlike standard Bluetooth emulation, Bluetooth Passthrough supports pairing third party Wii Remotes, Wii Remote audio, and can more accurately communicate fine motions.  However, because Bluetooth Passthrough gives the Bluetooth adapter directly to the emulated software, there are heaps of limitations that make it only worthwhile for certain situations.


== Limitations ==
== Limitations ==
* Requires a specialized driver on Windows, and on Linux requires a udev rule.  The Operating System will not be able to access the Bluetooth adapter while it is in use.
* The functionality and stability of the connection heavily depends on the compatibility of the Bluetooth adapter used.
* The functionality and stability of the connection heavily depends on the compatibility of the Bluetooth adapter used.
* Even though most Bluetooth adapters can be used in passthrough mode, perfect compatibility is only guaranteed with the Bluetooth modules from Wii consoles.
* Even though most Bluetooth adapters can be used in passthrough mode, perfect compatibility is only guaranteed with the Bluetooth modules from Wii consoles.
* When using Bluetooth Passthrough mode, the emulated software directly communicates with the Bluetooth adapter, so it's not possible to mix passthrough mode with emulated Wii Remotes and some Dolphin features like Netplay, TAS input, input display, among others, won't be available.
* Many features do not work.  Netplay, input recordings will be limited.  The Wii Remote may disconnect if Dolphin is running too fast or too slow.  If the Bluetooth is disconnected from your computer, Dolphin may crash.
* Save states made in Bluetooth Passthrough mode can't be loaded on "Emulate a BT Adapter" mode, nor vice-versa.
* Save states made in Bluetooth Passthrough mode can't be loaded on "Emulate a BT Adapter" mode, nor vice-versa.
* Wii Remote connection state dictates whether save states made in Bluetooth Passthrough mode will work or not:
* Wii Remote connection state dictates whether save states made in Bluetooth Passthrough mode will work or not:
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| bgcolor="#faa" | No
| bgcolor="#faa" | No
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | [https://buro-tech.ru/catalog/1646/1652/341953 Buro BU-BT40B] [BCM20702]
| USB || 4.0
| 0A5C || 21EC || ?
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes ([[#Forcing a specific adapter|Forced]])
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[3]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | CSL USB Bluetooth Nano Adapter (BSN23996) [CSR8510]
| bgcolor="#fda" | CSL USB Bluetooth Nano Adapter (BSN23996) [CSR8510]
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| bgcolor="#faa" | No
| bgcolor="#faa" | No
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
| bgcolor="#faa" | Foxconn T77H114.32 Bluetooth Module [BCM2070]
| USB <sup>[[#Notes|[13]]]</sup> || 2.1
| 0489 || E00F || 0596
| bgcolor="#faa" colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | No
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | Foxconn T77H348.02 Wi-Fi Card [AR9462]
| bgcolor="#fda" | Foxconn T77H348.02 Wi-Fi Card [AR9462]
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| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EZTR2G6 Gembird BTD-MINI5] [CSR8510]
| bgcolor="#fda" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EZTR2G6?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 Gembird BTD-MINI5] [CSR8510]
| USB || 4.0
| USB || 4.0
| 0A12 || 0001 || 8891
| 0A12 || 0001 || 8891
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| bgcolor="#faa" | No
| bgcolor="#faa" | No
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
| bgcolor="#faa" | Generic Bluetooth Adapter [CSR8510]
| USB || ?
| 0A12 || 0001 || 2520
| bgcolor="#faa" colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | No
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#faa" | Generic Bluetooth Adapter [CSR8510]
| bgcolor="#faa" | Generic Bluetooth Adapter [CSR8510]
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| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#faa" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | No
| bgcolor="#faa" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | No
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HRZCDEG?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 Generic Bluetooth Adapter] [CSR8510]
| USB || 4.0
| 0A12 || 0001 || 8891
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[2]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[7]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
|-
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| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[7]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[7]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HRZCDEG?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 Generic Bluetooth Adapter] [CSR8510]
| USB || 4.0
| 0A12 || 0001 || 8891
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[2]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[7]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#faa" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F85ZPIY?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 GMYLE Ultra-Mini USB CSR4.0] [CSR8510]
| bgcolor="#faa" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F85ZPIY?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 GMYLE Ultra-Mini USB CSR4.0] [CSR8510]
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| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
|-
|-
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
| bgcolor="#fda" | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
| M.2 || 4.2
| M.2 || 4.2
| 8087 || 0A2A || 0001
| 8087 || 0A2A || 0001
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| ?
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[6]]]</sup>
| ?
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[7]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168
| M.2 || 4.2
| 8087 || 0AA7 || 0001
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[6]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[7]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260
| bgcolor="#fda" | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260
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| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#afa" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018O9JIG?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 IOGear GBU421] [BCM2046]
| bgcolor="#fda" | Intel Wireless-AC 9462
| M.2 <sup>[[#Notes|[11]]]</sup> || 5.2 <sup>[[#Notes|[12]]]</sup>
| 8087 || 0AAA || 0002
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[6]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[7]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
| M.2 <sup>[[#Notes|[11]]]</sup> || 5.2 <sup>[[#Notes|[12]]]</sup>
| 8087 || 0026 || 0002
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[6]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[7]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018O9JIG?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 IOGear GBU421] [BCM2046]
| USB || 2.1
| USB || 2.1
| 0A5C || 2148 || ?
| 0A5C || 2148 || ?
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes ([[#Forcing a specific adapter|Forced]])
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[6]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[7]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GFX0PY?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 IOGear GBU521] [BCM20702]
| bgcolor="#fda" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GFX0PY?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 IOGear GBU521] [BCM20702]
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| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited
|-
| bgcolor="#faa" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HZWEB74?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 Mayflash DolphinBar (W010)]
| USB
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | N/A
| bgcolor="#faa" colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | Not supported<sup>[[#Notes|[9]]]</sup>
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | Lite-On WCBN807A Wi-Fi Card [QCA6174A]
| bgcolor="#fda" | Lite-On WCBN807A Wi-Fi Card [QCA6174A]
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| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[7]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[7]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
| bgcolor="#faa" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HZWEB74?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 Mayflash DolphinBar (W010)]
| USB
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | N/A
| bgcolor="#faa" colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | Not supported <sup>[[#Notes|[9]]]</sup>
|-
|-
| NoteShip Bluetooth Adapter [CSR8510]
| NoteShip Bluetooth Adapter [CSR8510]
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|-
|-
| bgcolor="#afa" | Nintendo Wii Bluetooth Module (WML-C43) [BCM2045]
| bgcolor="#afa" | Nintendo Wii Bluetooth Module (WML-C43) [BCM2045]
| USB<sup>[[#Notes|[10]]]</sup> || 2.0
| USB <sup>[[#Notes|[10]]]</sup> || 2.0
| 057E || 0305 || ?
| 057E || 0305 || 0100
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#afa" | Nintendo Wii Bluetooth Module (J27H002) [BCM2045]
| bgcolor="#afa" | Nintendo Wii Bluetooth Module (J27H002) [BCM2045]
| USB<sup>[[#Notes|[10]]]</sup> || 2.0
| USB <sup>[[#Notes|[10]]]</sup> || 2.0
| 057E || 0305 || ?
| 057E || 0305 || 0100
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#afa" | Orico BTA-403 [CSR8510]
| bgcolor="#fda" | Orico BTA-403 [CSR8510]
| USB || 4.0
| USB || 4.0
| 0A12 || 0001 || 8891
| 0A12 || 0001 || 8891
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[6]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0169O12UC?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 Orico BTA-408] [BCM20702]
| bgcolor="#fda" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0169O12UC?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 Orico BTA-408] [BCM20702]
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| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[3]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[3]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
|-
| Orico BTA-508 [RTL8761B]
| USB || 5.1
| 0BDA || 8771 || 0200
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
| ?
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | Plugable USB-BT4LE Bluetooth Adapter [BCM20702]
| bgcolor="#fda" | Plugable USB-BT4LE Bluetooth Adapter [BCM20702]
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| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[4]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[4]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377 Wi-Fi Card
| M.2 || 5.0
| 0CF3 || E500 || 0001
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[7]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#faa" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D8CCYK?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 Rocketfish RF-MRBTAD Micro Bluetooth Adapter] [BCM2046]
| bgcolor="#faa" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D8CCYK?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 Rocketfish RF-MRBTAD Micro Bluetooth Adapter] [BCM2046]
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| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#fda" | Silicon Wave Bluetooth Wireless Adapter [BCM????]
| bgcolor="#fda" | Silicon Wave Bluetooth Wireless Adapter
| USB || ?
| USB || 2.1
| 0C10 || 0000 || 1915
| 0C10 || 0000 || 1915
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
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| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|-
|-
| bgcolor="#afa" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LX6HISL?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 UGREEN USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter] [CSR8510]
| bgcolor="#fda" | [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LX6HISL?linkCode=wey&tag=dolphin-emu-20 UGREEN USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter] [CSR8510]
| USB || 4.0
| USB || 4.0
| 0A12 || 0001 || 8891
| 0A12 || 0001 || 8891
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
| bgcolor="#afa" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Yes
| bgcolor="#fda" | Limited <sup>[[#Notes|[7]]]</sup>
| bgcolor="#afa" | Yes
|}
|}


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:<sup>[4]</sup> May stop working after HCI resets on Windows, works fine on Linux and macOS.
:<sup>[4]</sup> May stop working after HCI resets on Windows, works fine on Linux and macOS.
:<sup>[5]</sup> Randomly stop working on Windows, works fine on Linux and macOS.
:<sup>[5]</sup> Randomly stop working on Windows, works fine on Linux and macOS.
:<sup>[6]</sup> Has issues connecting multiple Wiimotes.
:<sup>[6]</sup> Has issues connecting multiple Wii Remotes.


'''Pairing'''
'''Pairing'''
:<sup>[7]</sup> Has issues reconnecting multiple Wiimotes.
:<sup>[7]</sup> Has issues reconnecting multiple Wii Remotes.
:<sup>[8]</sup> Limited to 1 remote.
:<sup>[8]</sup> Remembers only one Wii Remote.


'''Other'''
'''Other'''
:<sup>[9]</sup> Doesn't expose its internal Bluetooth adapter, can't be used with Bluetooth Passthrough in any capacity.
:<sup>[9]</sup> Doesn't expose its internal Bluetooth adapter, can't be used with Bluetooth Passthrough in any capacity.
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:<sup>[10]</sup> Must be modded before use, [https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-how-to-wire-a-wii-s-bluetooth-module-to-a-pc-usb-port refer to this forum thread].
:<sup>[10]</sup> Must be modified before use, [https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-how-to-wire-a-wii-s-bluetooth-module-to-a-pc-usb-port refer to this forum thread].
:<sup>[11]</sup> [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000026155/wireless.html CNVi card], must be paired with a compatible Intel CPU and chipset to work.
:<sup>[12]</sup> Supported Bluetooth version may vary depending of the chipset model paired with this card.
:<sup>[13]</sup> Proprietary 10-pin BTB connector, usually found in older laptops (2010 and earlier).
 
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