Question

I would like to connect my Bluetooth device straight to the virtual machine. How can I do that?

Answer

Starting with Parallels Desktop 16, we enhanced Bluetooth support for Windows virtual machines.

• Bluetooth device recently used in the virtual machine is reconnected to it automatically on the next VM start.
• Secure Simple Pairing feature now allows connecting a Bluetooth device without PIN code.

Starting with Parallels Desktop 15, Parallels Desktop supports and completely emulates Bluetooth 4.0.

To share your Bluetooth devices with a virtual machine do the following:

1. Open virtual machine configuration > Hardware > USB & Bluetooth and enable Share Bluetooth devices with Windows:

   

2. In Windows go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices > Click Add Bluetooth or other device button, then follow on-screen instructions to pair your device.

With Bluetooth sharing you can:

• Search for devices;
• Lookup advanced device data;
• Lookup the list of profiles, supported by the device;
• Couple virtual machines with the device;
• Send/Sync files;
• Use com-port, modem, etc.

Supported guest Operating Systems:

• Windows XP and higher; Bluetooth 4.0 - Windows 8, 8.1, 10. 
• Mac OS 10.5.x and higher;
• Linux. Bluetooth 4.0 supported starting from kernel 3.13.
• Android.
   

Limitations:

• ActiveSync profile is not supported (used in Windows Mobile devices).
• Bluetooth mouse and keyboard cannot be connected straight to the guest OS to avoid Mac loosing controllers.