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Re: Enabling full Bluetooth support in Linux Lite - N4RPS - 12-16-2014

Hello!

Bluetooth has several different versions. I believe the latest is 4.0. AFAIK, for Linux, blueman is the only game in town.

I, too, have problems with some of my headsets connecting properly. I have a Bluetooth Android tablet that has VERY choppy audio on my 5-year old Motorola headset, but is fine with the newer 'cheapie' headsets. Likewise, on my PC with an older, generic adapter, my old headset connects fine, but the newer ones will not. Go figure...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob


Re: Enabling full Bluetooth support in Linux Lite - Mike - 12-16-2014

Quote:As important as blueman is to Bluetooth support in Linux, I don't see the PPA going away.

Do we know who this cschramm person is? Maybe we should create our own PPA just to be safe.


Re: Enabling full Bluetooth support in Linux Lite - N4RPS - 12-17-2014

(12-16-2014, 04:50 PM)Mike link Wrote: Do we know who this cschramm person is? Maybe we should create our own PPA just to be safe.

Hello!

Despite some editor/server issues, I was finally able to modify the OP. Thank you, Jerry - for straightening that out, and for everything else you do around here for us!

Now, back to your post. You can get more information here:

https://launchpad.net/~cschramm

Log in to Launchpad (through Ubuntu One), and his email address appears...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob


Re: Enabling full Bluetooth support in Linux Lite - Monkeyman - 12-17-2014

(12-16-2014, 12:43 PM)N4RPS link Wrote: Hello!

Bluetooth has several different versions. I believe the latest is 4.0. AFAIK, for Linux, blueman is the only game in town.

I, too, have problems with some of my headsets connecting properly. I have a Bluetooth Android tablet that has VERY choppy audio on my 5-year old Motorola headset, but is fine with the newer 'chapie' headsets. Likewise, on my PC with an older, generic adapter, my old headset connects fine, but the newer ones will not. Go figure...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob

Both of my headsets are v4.0.  Must just be the crappy knock off.  I have to reset the connection every time I boot up the computer but at least the "good" headset always seems to work.


Re: Enabling full Bluetooth support in Linux Lite - Wirezfree - 12-25-2014

Hi Rob,

Bit old I know... re: Broadcom Drivers
I have been looking at various Bluetooth devices.
I came across this, Broadcom Linux Driver:

http://plugable.com/2014/06/23/plugable-usb-bluetooth-adapter-solving-hfphsp-profile-issues-on-linux

Maybe of use.?

Dave


Re: Enabling full Bluetooth support in Linux Lite - Monkeyman - 12-27-2014

Maybe that would help with my BT audio sync issues.


Re: Enabling full Bluetooth support in Linux Lite - Wirezfree - 12-27-2014

Hi,

Not sure.?
I'm not sure how this fits with Rob's instructions.?
I can only assume..?? (sometimes a bad idea Smile )
If starting from scratch with Broadcom based device for a clean start:
1. Install the drivers per the link
2. Make sure the Bluetooth "Blueman" applet is set to Auto-start in the Application Auto-start
3. Follow Rob's instructions
4. re-boot.??
5. Plug in Bluetooth adapter

???... possibly

Dave


Re: Enabling full Bluetooth support in Linux Lite - Wirezfree - 01-01-2015

Just an update...
I purchase one of the Plugable Bluetooth 4.0 adapters.(Broadcom)
I followed the instruction I posted above to get the driver, and then followed Rob's instructions.
All worked perfectly, Headset and Mic work perfectly for Media playback & SKYPE


Re: Enabling full Bluetooth support in Linux Lite - altman - 01-01-2015

Glad it worked out for you mate !

A good How To for other people in the Forum as well .


Re: Enabling full Bluetooth support in Linux Lite - Wirezfree - 01-01-2015

Yes,
Hopefully will help other with Bluetooth enabled devices.
My Headphone with built in mic.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00J0BXPD4/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item

Here's how it shows in the logs:

dave@hp-lappy1:~$ lsusb | grep Broadcom
Code:
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0a5c:21e8 Broadcom Corp. BCM20702A0 Bluetooth 4.0

dmesg log:
Code:
[    1.915299] usb 2-2: new full-speed USB device number 2 using xhci_hcd
[    1.934782] usb 2-2: New USB device found, idVendor=0a5c, idProduct=21e8
[    1.934784] usb 2-2: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3
[    1.934786] usb 2-2: Product: BCM20702A0
[    1.934787] usb 2-2: Manufacturer: Broadcom Corp
[    1.934788] usb 2-2: SerialNumber: 000272D9FC69