Bluetooth Issues on Linux - New on Linux

2 years ago by Hichiro to c/archlinux

Hello everyone,

I'm new to Linux (currently using EndeavourOS), and the journey has been... an adventure. But like Frodo carrying the One Ring, I'm struggling with Bluetooth. I can't get my headphones or mouse to connect. Meanwhile, my keyboard works thanks to a dedicated HP dongle, and my Xbox controller is running via a Windows-certified dongle (after summoning xone).

So, I ask you, wise wizards of Linux:

πŸ’ Is there a single dongle to rule them all? One Bluetooth adapter to bind them, to pair them all, and in the darkness... not fail me?

❓ Why did everything work fine on Windows natively, while Linux demands multiple dongles? Even my Xbox controller (though occasionally possessed) worked without extra setup.

πŸ” Can you recommend multiple Bluetooth dongle alternatives that work well on Linux? I try to avoid Amazon as much as possible, and finding good options elsewhere is a quest of its own.

If you have insights, fixes, or a dongle that truly rules them all, I’d really appreciate your guidance! πŸ§™β€β™‚οΈ

Thanks in advance!

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Hichiro 2 points 2 years ago

thanks, didn’t tough I ll get a list for hone assistant xD

Maybe I ll buy 2 one for my pc and one for my NAS

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CameronDev 2 points 2 years ago

Its certainly not the first place i'd look for advice, but it does make sense, they do test a lot of hardware. Try avoid getting the absolute cheapest dongles, some of them are fake, and behave weirdly. They are usually tested just enough to work in windows, and nothing more, so they can struggle on linux if the linux driver does something unexpected.

I've had luck with an ASUS USB-BT500, but it really depends on if its legit or not, so good luck

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Admetus 6 points 2 years ago

Might be a stupid answer if you've already done it but err...

sudo systemctl enable bluetooth

And restart. But that's just to get your Bluetooth on πŸ˜…

It's just that you seem to be talking about USB dongles so I wanted to start from the beginning of Bluetooth on Arch. Once upon a time...

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spikesforeyes 6 points 2 years ago

If they do sudo systemctl enable --now bluetooth they don’t have to restart

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just_another_person 4 points 2 years ago

You shouldn't need multiple dongles for BT. Are you sure these device and dongle pairings aren't just Direct WiFi or Serial RF?

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Hichiro 1 point 2 years ago

This one a proprietary but on window was able to connect without using the dongle

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just_another_person 1 point 2 years ago

Can you give more info on the PC you're running this on? Model name/number, and the current kernel version you're on?

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Hichiro 1 point 2 years ago

yes I ve done it ^^

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Admetus 1 point 2 years ago

Enlighten us folks, what solved your problem?

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Hichiro 1 point 2 years ago

not fixed yet, I ve ordered a dongle on galaxus, I ll get it tomorrow.

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