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BlueHarbor

Not yet released

BlueHarbor receives audio over Bluetooth from iOS, iPadOS and Android smartphones and tablets and from macOS computers, and plays it through the speakers or headphones connected to your Windows PC.

AvailabilityWe are preparing to release BlueHarbor on the Microsoft Store.

Main window in dark mode, receiving audio from a smartphone and a tablet

How it works

BlueHarbor uses the Bluetooth support built into Windows, so no drivers or extra hardware are needed. It delays playback slightly so that audio is less likely to drop out when the connection is unstable. When part of the audio is missing, it smooths the join to reduce noise.

  1. Main window with a smartphone and a tablet connected, each with its own volume slider

    Connect and play

    Pair your phone or tablet with this PC in Windows Settings (Bluetooth & devices). Start BlueHarbor, click “Connect” next to the device, then play music or video on the device and choose this PC as the audio output. When the bar under the device name moves, the sound is coming out of the speakers or headphones connected to the PC. If the PC does not appear as an output, set this PC’s device type to headphones in the device’s Bluetooth settings. The first time audio is received, Windows asks for microphone access. It is used only to capture the received audio; BlueHarbor never captures sound from a microphone connected to the PC.

  2. Main window receiving audio from a laptop, with the Connect buttons for other devices unavailable

    Add a second device or a computer

    You can receive from two devices at the same time and set the volume of each. Disconnecting one leaves the other playing. To use a macOS computer, choose this PC as the output in the computer’s Sound settings. BlueHarbor also sets up the hands-free connection the computer needs, so nothing has to be installed on it. While a macOS computer is connected, no other device can be connected at the same time.

  3. General settings with output device, delay, appearance, app icon, level display, language, startup and notification options

    Fine-tune playback

    The playback delay can be set in 6 steps from 100 ms to 1000 ms, or to Automatic, which adjusts it to the reception conditions. You can also test reception for 60 seconds to get a recommended delay. There is an always-on-top mini player, and keyboard shortcuts for mute and volume. The app follows the Windows light or dark theme and can be shown in 11 languages.

Overview

Name
BlueHarbor
Platform
Windows app
Price
Free (the free version plays audio for up to 10 minutes a day; the “BlueHarbor Unlimited” add-on, a one-time purchase whose price is not set yet, removes the limit)
Availability
Preparing to release on the Microsoft Store
Requirements
Windows 10 (version 2004 or later), Windows 11
You will need
A Bluetooth adapter (built-in or USB)
Source devices
iOS, iPadOS and Android smartphones and tablets, macOS computers
Languages
Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian
Provider
KOSNiZ
Privacy policy
Privacy policy

macOS and iPadOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. Android is a trademark of Google LLC.

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