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Bluetooth USB dongle on Linux?

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mamiemando Posted messages 33540 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   -

Hello, here is my question.

I bought a Bluetooth USB dongle for my desktop because it doesn't have built-in Bluetooth, so I needed it to connect my wireless controller, etc.

However, I'm planning to buy a second desktop, either refurbished or with a minimal configuration just to install Linux. My only question is whether, if I buy the same Bluetooth adapter, it will work on Linux because on Windows, I had to download drivers from the manufacturer's website. It's not that it was a problem, because it installed perfectly, but the concern is that I don't know if I'll need anything for Linux and if it will work.

I intend to use it on LMDE 6 (Linux Mint Debian Edition 6) and Manjaro (Arch Linux).

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Hello,

The easiest way to get your answer is to download the Linux version you want and run it in "live" mode.

The driver can also be downloaded through updates if it is not directly available in the "live USB".
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mamiemando Posted messages 33540 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   7 927
 

Hello,

Bluetooth is fully supported on Linux. The question is simply whether the dongle or card you are going to use for Bluetooth will be properly recognized, which should normally be the case.

The ideal would be to check (once the wifi/Bluetooth card model is selected) online to see if it is indeed supported. Personally, I tend to recommend Intel cards.

Then the procedure may vary depending on the version of Linux, but on Debian, you will probably need to install the appropriate firmware (which will require you to enable the non-free-firmware repositories). Take the time to check that it exists for the card you are targeting.

Good luck
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