You may have seen reference to the A2DP Bluetooth profile on your Windows Mobile (or other) device's packaging or in the product literature.  Many users are curious about this designation and want to know what it is intended to reveal about their Pocket PC or Smartphone.

 

A2DP, or Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, is a Bluetooth profile defined and adopted by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, or SIG.  This profile allows high quality audio to be transmitted via Bluetooth to supported devices in either mono or stereo sound.  The A2DP profile is important because it is capable of transmitting stereo sound from a device (such as a Windows Mobile Pocket PC Phone or Smartphone, MP3 player, etc.) over Bluetooth, allowing wireless headphones and other audio accessories to be used.

In the case of a Pocket PC or Smartphone featuring A2DP, you would be able to use wireless Bluetooth headphones or earbuds to enjoy stereo sound, just as you would through wired headphones.

Many Bluetooth 1.1 and 1.2 devices support A2DP, as do the majority of Bluetooth 2.0 handhelds.  Check your product documentation for compatibility information.

   

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