Bluetooth Configuration
To configure Bluetooth, you can use the bluetoothctl command-line tool. This tool allows you to manage Bluetooth devices and settings directly from the terminal.
Syntax for bluetoothctl commands:
bluetoothctl [command]
Common bluetoothctl Commands:
power on- Turn on the Bluetooth adapter.power off- Turn off the Bluetooth adapter.agent on- Enable the agent for pairing.scan on- Start scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices.scan off- Stop scanning for Bluetooth devices.pair <device_address>- Pair with a specific Bluetooth device.connect <device_address>- Connect to a paired Bluetooth device.disconnect <device_address>- Disconnect from a connected Bluetooth device.devices- List all known Bluetooth devices.info <device_address>- Show detailed information about a specific Bluetooth device.
Example Usage:
bluetoothctl
power on
agent on
scan on
This will turn on the Bluetooth adapter, enable the agent for pairing, and start scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices.
Note: blueman is a graphical Bluetooth manager that can be used as an alternative to bluetoothctl for those who prefer a GUI.