🔵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, you’ll 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.

Last updated 1 year ago