Onkyo UBT-1 Bluetooth USB Adapter

by Onkyo

• Bluetooth Version 3.0 Capability (Compatible Profile: A2DP 1.2)
• Pair Your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Tablet PC, and Cellphone with A/V Receiver
• Features CSR?s aptX Compression Enhancement for Quality Sound
• Supports AAC Format
• Connects Directly to Onkyo Receiver via USB

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 3.7 x 6.7 inches ; 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B008CX2A2I
• Item model number: UBT-1
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 20, 2012

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

UBT-1 Bluetooth USB Adapter

Stream Easy with Onkyo's Bluetooth USB Adapter Stream music stored in a cellphone, personal computer, or tablet through your Onkyo network receiver wirelessly with the UBT-1 Bluetooth USB Adapter. Whether you have an iPhone®, an Android device, or another compatible mobile device with Bluetooth capability, streaming music through your Onkyo home theater system is easier with the UBT-1 Bluetooth USB Adapter.

Plug-in, Pair, Play. Just insert the UBT-1 Bluetooth adapter into the front-panel USB port, pair the devices, and select your music. An aptX™ compression enhancement codec restors the natural dynamic range of your audio files. apt-X is a communication format within Bluetooth, and it can carry more high quality sound than normal Bluetooth. With both aptX and the improved bandwidth capability of Bluetooth Version 3.0, you'll be amazed with the sound quality. So far the only products that can send apt-x are Apple Mac Books. So make sure to connect your Mac to the best sound available.

Did you know...? 'Bluetooth' was the code name for the SIG (Bluetooth Special Interest Group) and the name stuck. The name "Bluetooth" is actually very old. It is from the 10th century Danish King Harald Blåtand - or Harold Bluetooth in English. King Blåtand was instrumental in uniting warring factions in parts of what is now Norway, Sweden and Denmark - just as Bluetooth technology is designed to allow collaboration between different business sectors such as the computing, mobile phones and automotive industries. -From the Fast Facts page at Bluetooth.com

Features: Connects directly to your Onkyo Network A/V Receiver via USB Bluetooth version 3.0 capability (Compatible Profile: A2DP 1.2) Pair your iPad®, iPhone®, iPod touch®, tablet PC, and cellphone with your Onkyo A/V receiver Features CSR's aptX™ compression enhancement for top quality sound Auto Power-On and Direct Input Change function while on Hybrid Standby status Supports AAC Format Compatible with 2012 Series Onkyo Network A/V Receivers (TX-NR414 and higher)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Works well, but maybe not necessary November 29, 2012

By Anon

Amazon Verified Purchase

I got one of these to go with my NR818 and it works well, but I probably should not have bought it. I would think most users of an Onkyo network AVR would put their receivers on their home network, which would include WiFi, and they probably have either an Android device or iPhone/Pad/Pod. That is how I am set up. Because I installed the free Onkyo app (which is very basic but works well) on my phone, I can stream music from my phone via WiFi, making the UBT-1 unnecessary.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Not compatible with the TX 8050 March 9, 2013

By Jed

Amazon Verified Purchase

Purchased this and was excited about doing things wirelessly from the IPAD and the IPHONE. Only to find out that this is not compatible with my Onkyo TX8050. The stereo does not recognize it. Company should be more clear on what this works with. Waste of time and money.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars works great December 30, 2012

By RJB

Amazon Verified Purchase

My receiver has two USB ports, a front one and a back one. I keep the adapter in the back USB port and it connects seamlessly to my phone. It's great playing all my internet radio stations and MP3s from my phone thru my stereo.