Hello everyone,
I'm new to Linux (currently using EndeavourOS), and the journey has been... an adventure. But like Frodo carrying the One Ring, I'm struggling with Bluetooth. I can't get my headphones or mouse to connect. Meanwhile, my keyboard works thanks to a dedicated HP dongle, and my Xbox controller is running via a Windows-certified dongle (after summoning xone).
So, I ask you, wise wizards of Linux:
๐ Is there a single dongle to rule them all? One Bluetooth adapter to bind them, to pair them all, and in the darkness... not fail me?
โ Why did everything work fine on Windows natively, while Linux demands multiple dongles? Even my Xbox controller (though occasionally possessed) worked without extra setup.
๐ Can you recommend multiple Bluetooth dongle alternatives that work well on Linux? I try to avoid Amazon as much as possible, and finding good options elsewhere is a quest of its own.
If you have insights, fixes, or a dongle that truly rules them all, Iโd really appreciate your guidance! ๐งโโ๏ธ
Thanks in advance!
You shouldn't need multiple dongles for BT. Are you sure these device and dongle pairings aren't just Direct WiFi or Serial RF?
This one a proprietary but on window was able to connect without using the dongle
Can you give more info on the PC you're running this on? Model name/number, and the current kernel version you're on?