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Ok, how do we actually fix the linux bluetooth issues? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/linux@lemmy.world
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I have read about so many issues regarding Bluetooth and Linux its ridiculous. Usually its random disconnecting, not auto reconnecting, not disconnecting properly, basically every issue possible. And ive had them too. I would really love it if i could just have my ps4 controller hook up right when I turn it on for example. Or have my shared speaker system actually disconnect when I turn off blnluetooth (it doesnt).

I've mostly only used mint with Bluetooth. Some popos but it had the same issues ofc. Only really used desktops, but also have issues on an atari vcs with mint and Bluetooth, exact same issues my desktop has.

Anyone know some real fixes? This is one of those things that makes it very hard to get people to switch when windows handles bluetooth devices perfectly (in my experience) and linux has just sucked so bad on that front.

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[–] Cheesus@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I wish I knew.

I have two Linux systems: a laptop with Fedora and home media PC with Ubuntu. Bluetooth works great on the laptop, no issues whatsoever.

Completely different story with the media PC. I've never been able to get it working properly, and I've spent hours googling things to throw into the terminal hoping to get it fixed. I'm no IT guy but I know the basics, and it's not an old PC or anything (Asus NUC 14 Pro I think), but I can't get the stupid thing to stay connected with my Xbox controllers for the life of me. My wife wants to play games god damnit!

My Windows box, while rife with other problems (even though I'm on 10 LTSC) also never has Bluetooth issues, and it isn't the first time I've had said problems with Linux distros (had Mint installed on a box at one point but I managed to fix the issue by changing drivers). There must be a better way!

[–] dass93@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

When i get this problem, the problem is normally the Bluetooth, so i search, what bluetooth there is in bought device's, then i can seach if they are compatible with eachother and often they aren't and you need to install a compatible Bluetooth pack.

[–] Cheesus@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 days ago

Hmmm, I never thought of that. I'll try it out, thanks!