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Questions tagged [bluetooth]

For questions pertaining to Bluetooth setup, usage and troubleshooting on the Raspberry Pi, whether onboard or via a USB dongle.

Bluetooth is often used for connecting audio devices (speakers, monoheadset with a microphone or a stereo headset without a microphone), keyboards, and mice.

The Raspberry Pi 3 has onboard Bluetooth (a wireless communications standard) connectivity, and on other Raspberry Pis Bluetooth devices may be connected via a Bluetooth hub on one of the board's USB ports. See eLinux.org for a list of adapters that work with Raspberry Pi.

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SAP error on bluetooth service status

I am getting an error on bluetooth service status. I need guidance to resolve this error. pi@raspberrypi:~ $ sudo service bluetooth status * bluetooth.service - Bluetooth service Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/bluetooth.service;…
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Automatically connect trusted Bluetooth speaker

I have followed the following tutorial (http://mygeeks014.blogspot.nl/2015/01/audio-streaming-to-bluetooth-speaker.html) to connect a Bluetooth speaker to my Raspberry Pi. Everything works as it's supposed to, but the speaker will not automatically…
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Bluetooth does not work with Raspbian Stretch and Raspberry Pi 3

On a new install of Raspbian Stretch, log in and with the first command of systemctl status bluetooth, I get: $ systemctl status bluetooth ● bluetooth.service - Bluetooth service Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/bluetooth.service; enabled;…
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Bluetooth scan usin "hcitool scan" returns no results (Hama 00049229)

When I run hcitool scan the shell shows Scanning... for ~10 sec but doesn't show any results. Same for sudo hcitool scan (I have an Android phone and a PC nearby with bluetooth activated and set to visible) (It did work the first time; I didn't…
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Connecting a Wii remote to the Pi

I'm trying to connect a Wii remote to the Pi and use it in a python script. I've tried XWiiMote, but I can't get it to compile. All of the other libraries for Wiimotes I've found don't even work anymore (Wiican, CWiid). Has anyone had any luck with…
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Can the Raspberry Pi 3 be used to create an iBeacon?

The new Raspberry Pi 3 features and integrated bluetooth 4.0 module. Is it necessary to purchase a different Bluetooth 4.0 dongle that's compatible with Bluez (used to create an iBeacon) or does the integrated module work?
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Host Web Server on Raspberry PI via Bluetooth PAN

I don't often post on forums like this, but when I do, there's always someone in the comments telling me I violated some practice of forum posting and I never get a legitimate answer, so I figured I'd explain my situation carefully before I get…
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What is the status of `bluez`, and where is the man page?

bluez is advertised as "Official Linux Bluetooth protocol stack". There's a package (several actually) that can be installed: $ apt-cache search bluez bluez - Bluetooth tools and daemons bluez-cups - Bluetooth printer driver for CUPS bluez-dbg -…
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Making Raspberry Pi Bluetooth slave

I'm trying to setup my Raspberry Pi's bluetooth to listen and wait to be paired by a PC . I see most of the guides are the other way (Raspberry Pi scans, detects and pairs to other devices). How can this be done? Thanks a lot
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Inateck BTA-CSR4B2 USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter not scanning

I bought an Inateck BTA-CSR4B2 USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter and plugged it into my Raspberry Pi. Setup was smooth (got bluetooth, blueman, bluez-utils from apt-get), but I can't get any scan results from or to the device. That is: pi@raspberrypi ~ $…
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Commandline : How to Pair *two* Raspberry Pi's over Bluetooth

I have a Raspberry Pi 3 and a Raspberry Pi Zero-W: both of which have built-in Bluetooth. How can I pair these two machines together ? Both are headless systems. Once they are paired - will 'obexftp' be the most sensible way of sending files…
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Unable to setup bluetooth dongle

Recently I got Nano USB to Bluetooth Dongle v2.0. I tried to install it by following the instructions but culdn't figure out why the module is not visible. I ran the following procedure: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade yudo apt-get install…
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Pi as Bluetooth headset

I am having problem setting up Pi as Bluetooth headset - HSP profile (I do not need/want A2DP, HFP, etc. Just the simplest HSP.) In short, Pi should be seen as a headset by any device that can connect to BT headsets OS: stretch…
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Bluetooth Headphones paired/connected but no audio

I am currently running the latest Raspian Jessie on my Raspberry Pi 3 and I have attempted to use my Sony bluetooth headphones. I am able to pair and connect the headphones, but when I try to switch the audio source to them by right clicking on the…
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How to fix GATTTools GLib-WARNING **: Invalid file descriptor

I'm trying to get the attributes of my bluetooth device (Bluetooth Smart LED Bulb) so that I can control it using Raspberry pi 3 model B, but I got this Invalid File descriptor. gatttool -b 00:E0:4C:EF:9D:52 -I [00:E0:4C:EF:9D:52][LE]> connect …
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