π΅Bluetooth
Launch bluetoothctl: Type
bluetoothctl
and press Enter. This will open the Bluetooth control prompt, indicated by[bluetooth]#
.Turn on Bluetooth: To ensure Bluetooth is powered on, type:
power on
Make the Device Discoverable: If you want to make your Raspberry Pi discoverable by other devices, type:
discoverable on
Scan for Devices: To start scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices, type:
scan on
You will see a list of available devices and their MAC addresses.
Pair a Device: Once you find the device you want to pair with (for example, your Bluetooth mouse), pair it using its MAC address:
pair [DEVICE MAC ADDRESS]
Replace
[DEVICE MAC ADDRESS]
with the actual address of the device.Connect to the Device: After pairing, youβll need to connect to the device:
connect [DEVICE MAC ADDRESS]
Trust the Device (Optional): To automatically connect to the device in the future, you might want to trust it:
trust [DEVICE MAC ADDRESS]
Stop Scanning: Once you're done, you can turn off scanning:
scan off
Exit bluetoothctl: Type
exit
to leave the bluetoothctl prompt.
Additional Commands:
Show Devices: To list all known devices, use:
devices
Show Paired Devices: To list paired devices, use:
paired-devices
Remove a Device: To remove/unpair a device, use:
remove [DEVICE MAC ADDRESS]
Show Info: For information about a specific device, use:
info [DEVICE MAC ADDRESS]
This should cover most of the basic usage scenarios for bluetoothctl
. Remember, for specific devices (like some headphones or speakers), additional steps might be required for full functionality.
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