One of the most overlooked features of the Rockchip-WR002Dongle is its integrated Bluetooth 4.2 radio. Because it shares the USB bus with WiFi, you get two wireless protocols for the price of one physical port. This is critical for media center applications.
How to enable BT on Linux: After installing the WiFi driver, the Bluetooth module is often blocked. Run: rockchip-wr002dongle
sudo rfkill unblock bluetooth
sudo systemctl restart bluetooth
You can then pair game controllers (PS4/PS5/Xbox) for retro gaming or Bluetooth speakers for an audio-out solution. Product Feature Draft: Rockchip WR002 Dongle The Bluetooth
| Feature | Rockchip WR002 | Generic RTL8812BU | Mediatek MT7668 USB | |------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|----------------------| | Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11 a/b/g/n | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | | Max Speed | 150 Mbps | 867 Mbps (ac) | 433 Mbps (ac) | | Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2 | 5.0 | | Linux Mainline Support | Partial (vendor needed)| Good (kernel 5.15+) | Good | | Price (approx.) | $5–8 | $12–15 | $10–14 | You can then pair game controllers (PS4/PS5/Xbox) for