How To Add Bluetooth To Your Home Stereo System
Bluetooth streaming can be very handy when you want to conveniently play sound from your smartphone, tablet or computer through your stereo system. Before you consider adding it you may want to have a close look to make sure you don’t already have it as many streamers, amplifiers and active speakers released over the last few years snuck Bluetooth into the mix. A giveaway sign is an aerial on the back of your product which is probably for Bluetooth. Also, the very familiar BT symbol.
Bluetooth's History - Who Knew?
By the way the name Bluetooth comes from a 10th Century Danish King called Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson who earned his nickname from a conspicuous bad tooth that appeared "blue". Jim Kardach of Intel, one of the founders of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group thought it would be cool to use Bluetooth as a placeholder while they were developing the technology but actually wanted to call it RadioWire when released. A full trademark search on RadioWire couldn't be completed in time for launch, making Bluetooth the only choice. The name caught on fast and before it could be changed, it spread throughout the industry, becoming synonymous with short-range wireless technology.
Adding Bluetooth To Your System
So, if you want to add Bluetooth to your home stereo system we recommend purchasing the Encel Harald V2 Bluetooth Receiver. This little unit can be plugged into the power via USB and comes equipped with both line level analogue RCA and digital optical outputs making Harald as flexible as a rubber band on a hot summer's day. Harald uses high-end Qualcomm® aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX and AAC audio streaming codecs through an audiophile grade DAC to unleash all the clarity, crispness and full emotional impact your stereo system can deliver. It connects quickly and reliably and comes with an RCA interconnect and a USB charging cable to get you started. We recommend experimenting with a better RCA cable for higher performance and you might like to see how it sounds with an optical cable if your equipment supports it.
Summary On All Things Bluetooth
Adding Bluetooth to your system is truly affordable and conveniently aimed at those who fear the word technology more than they would like to admit. It is so easy to install and use and you’ll wonder how you ever got on without it. Written by Wes Bell December 2025