🔵Bluetooth

  1. Launch bluetoothctl: Type bluetoothctl and press Enter. This will open the Bluetooth control prompt, indicated by [bluetooth]#.

  2. Turn on Bluetooth: To ensure Bluetooth is powered on, type:

    power on
  3. Make the Device Discoverable: If you want to make your Raspberry Pi discoverable by other devices, type:

    discoverable on
  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Connect to the Device: After pairing, you’ll need to connect to the device:

    connect [DEVICE MAC ADDRESS]
  7. Trust the Device (Optional): To automatically connect to the device in the future, you might want to trust it:

    trust [DEVICE MAC ADDRESS]
  8. Stop Scanning: Once you're done, you can turn off scanning:

    scan off
  9. 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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