Linux mint bluetooth not detecting devices. 1) OS Linux Mint 22.
Linux mint bluetooth not detecting devices. Went through the forums and found some similar threads just none that pertain to my exact set up, so not sure how the resolutions translate to my situation. When i boot in Linux Mint it is not detected. Jan 4, 2023 · I actually need to use bluetooth now on my laptop to connect a keyboard but the bluetooth manager can't detect any device and the laptop doesn't even seem to be detectable by other devices either. 2 Cinnamon by Wilee1973 » Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:33 am Hello all I installed Linux Mint 21. Bluetooth hiccups and glitches are an annoyingly common occurrence for Linux users. Nov 11, 2020 · [SOLVED] Linux Mint 20 Cinnamon - Bluetooth not working - No matter what device Forum rules Before you post read how to get help. I am currently running Vera 21. Whether your system fails to detect your adapter, refuses to connect devices, or keeps switching between multiple adapters, it can quickly turn into hours of frustration. My cell can see all the devices except the HP Stream and the HP Stream cannot find anything. Blueman provides better connectivity, especially for headsets and audio profiles, and offers more features May 13, 2025 · Bluetooth not detecting any devices/not visible <Solved> by kalevipoeg » Tue May 13, 2025 7:04 am My laptop's bluetooth has worked in the past, and today it decided to stop working. I tried "sudo apt install pulseaudio-module-bluetooth" but I had that installed already. 3 Cinnamin 64-bit, the bluetooth adaptor is initialised and detected but will not find any devices whatsoever, I have also tried using a dongle but the same happens or doesn't happen. All drivers appear to be updated. It might be a driver problem I don't even know. I go to the default bluetooth app, it looks like it turns on the bluetooth but it does not detect my adapter. Feb 22, 2017 · Linux Mint is working perfectly except for Bluetooth. So there is a coding fault in the manager somewhere. Stick to easy to-the-point questions that you feel people can answer fast. However if you think your question is a bit stupid, then this is the right place for you to post it. I've tried hcitool scan with no success. I have a Logitech T630 bluetooth mouse that simply is not detected at all, despite it working on the same bluetooth hardware in Windows. Can anyone help me connect some bluetooth Having trouble connecting your Bluetooth devices to your Linux Mint system? This video will guide you through the simple steps to enable Bluetooth and pair your devices. 2 Cinnamon yesterday as a fresh install (I mean I wiped the hard drive clean during the install and dedicated it to Mint only, no other OS's on the machine). May 13, 2025 · Bluetooth not detecting any devices/not visible <Solved> by kalevipoeg » Tue May 13, 2025 7:04 am My laptop's bluetooth has worked in the past, and today it decided to stop working. I have newly installed Linux mint 21 Xfce. In this blog post, we will explore the fundamental concepts behind the 20 hours ago · Bluetooth on Linux can sometimes be a real challenge. 04 Cinnamon - Bluetooth not detecting devices Forum rules Before you post read how to get help. 1 If i make my laptop discoverable I can see it on other bluetooth devices so the module appears to be functioning in some way. This can be frustrating, especially when you rely on Bluetooth devices such as headphones, keyboards, or mice. It relies on the standard Bluez stack , which works everywhere and can even be used or queried from the command line. When in preferences in mint 21 setting the bluetooth manager visibility to temporarely visible it connects everything without a breeze. However, one common issue that users may encounter is the Bluetooth functionality not working as expected. It relies on the standard Bluez stack , which works everywhere Dec 27, 2023 · Have you ever wanted to wirelessly stream music from your phone to your Linux laptop only to find Bluetooth refusing to cooperate? Or struggled to transfer files between your computer and Bluetooth accessories due to mysterious connection issues? You‘re not alone. Blueman is a desktop-agnostic Bluetooth manager that integrates well in all environments. 1, but I only upgraded to that release last year in an attempt to fix this bluetooth problem. my problem is that blueman isn't detecting my Bluetooth devices. May 15, 2025 · Bluetooth not detecting devices <SOLVED> by kartikeya » Thu May 15, 2025 2:27 pm Hello, I'm new to linux mint. 1 Ulyssa. Sep 25, 2020 · So I have an Intel NUC NUC8i5BEH with Linux Mint 19. It does appear that I can connect to them using either bluetoothctl or blueman (although there Jan 6, 2021 · [SOLVED] LM 20. Aug 9, 2023 · Bluetooth devices not detected in Linux Mint 21. I've seen multiple similar problems and tried the solutions proposed there but nothing worked so far. 1) OS Linux Mint 22. In this […] Having trouble connecting your Bluetooth devices to your Linux Mint system? This video will guide you through the simple steps to enable Bluetooth and pair your devices. Bluetooth not detecting devices by Arbaaz Choudhari » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:35 am I have Linux Mint 20. It does not detect any devices and does not show up on any other devices. My bluetooth is turning on but it is not detecting any devices. I have a Microsoft Mouse and Logitech Mouse and My Samsung Mobile (Cell) Phone. . But the problem is not resolved. Whenever I hit the search button, in the down left corner in says searching, then the bar stops, no devices appear and nothing happens. I just re-install Mint OS over windows 10 on my laptop (bought in 2020) After installed all the drivers (well, just the Nvidia is required), the bluetooth adapter only detect the following: - My wireless headphone (model H66) - My smartphone (Samsung galaxy S9) But it failed to detect the following devices even when pariring mode is on: - My keyboard When I open Bluetooth, it doesn't detect any devices. I have searched a lot for this issue. It still shows Searching for new devices. Hi guys. Plz Help Last edited by LockBot on Wed Dec 28, 2022 12:16 pm, edited 1 time in total. I am having problems with the Bluetooth not detecting any devices. The problem is that all bluetooth audio devices are not detected by the sound system. Sep 7, 2024 · [SOLVED] LM 22 : Not detecting all bluetooth devices Forum rules There are no such things as "stupid" questions. I have an HP Stream 13 that I have recently installed Linux Mint to. Code: Select all Apr 22, 2023 · bluetooth: Broadcom BCM2045B (BDC-2. I am a first time Linux Mint user. Feb 9, 2023 · Hi Linux Mint Forums, I have a longstanding problem with my bluetooth audio in Linux Mint. It searches but doesn't find anything, I have done the e=xact same install on another device and it's all good. Learn how to set up and configure Bluetooth devices on Linux Mint, covering basic setup, pairing different devices, advanced configuration, troubleshooting tips, and best practices. Code: Select all Jul 21, 2024 · Hi all. I'm clueless here Last edited by kartikeya on Fri May 16, 2025 2:58 am, edited 2 times in total. It just can not detect any other devices. In Linux Mint 21, Blueman replaces Blueberry as the default Bluetooth manager. Apr 4, 2018 · I've been using Arch Linux for a while and bluetooth has been working without issues. Jul 29, 2025 · Linux Mint is a popular and user - friendly Linux distribution known for its stability and ease of use. I tried doing: $ sudo system Apr 20, 2021 · Hello, I bought a bluetooth usb adapter (Miilink BT501) i tested it in windows so i know it works. Now, for no explicable reason, Arch doesn't detect my bluetooth adapters anymore. Code: Select all Nov 25, 2022 · When in preferences in mint 21 the bluetooth is visible always on, the problem occurs not to be able to connect to certain bluetooth devices. Topics in this forum are automatically closed 6 months after creation. yacenalzi71mibljjyye98nembhscv2peknorpmcqx