Lubuntu 17.10 - paired blutooth headphones successfuly, but can't connect to it
So I am new to linux and I managed to pair them successfuly, however when I try to connect to it - it says the following: ''connection failed - use the audio menu to connect to this device''.
When I go into PulseAudio(audio menu), it doesn't show me my headphones as a viable output option. Under Port is says: ''Speakers'' or ''Headphones (unplugged)'' but when I choose Headphones, the sound just goes away completely.
(So I guess that would be the option for when I use my headphones with a cable.)
But I can't seem to connect to my headphones and I have already tried reinstalling bluez.
Other questions talk about how the headphones aren't detected or not being able to pair, but my problem is a bit different. I hope you can help or point me in the right direction.
Much love, Pseu - a real one.
EDIT: bro I have no idea what you mean by allowing ''pactl list short | grep blue''..... so ok I allow it bruv?
sound lubuntu bluetooth pulseaudio headphones
asked Apr 9 '18 at 21:05
newtolinuxnewtolinux
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So I am new to linux and I managed to pair them successfuly, however when I try to connect to it - it says the following: ''connection failed - use the audio menu to connect to this device''.
When I go into PulseAudio(audio menu), it doesn't show me my headphones as a viable output option. Under Port is says: ''Speakers'' or ''Headphones (unplugged)'' but when I choose Headphones, the sound just goes away completely.
(So I guess that would be the option for when I use my headphones with a cable.)
But I can't seem to connect to my headphones and I have already tried reinstalling bluez.
Other questions talk about how the headphones aren't detected or not being able to pair, but my problem is a bit different. I hope you can help or point me in the right direction.
Much love, Pseu - a real one.
EDIT: bro I have no idea what you mean by allowing ''pactl list short | grep blue''..... so ok I allow it bruv?
sound lubuntu bluetooth pulseaudio headphones
asked Apr 9 '18 at 21:05
newtolinuxnewtolinux
113
Please edit the question to include results from terminal forpactl list short | grep blue
– Jeremy31
Apr 9 '18 at 21:16
how do i do that??
– newtolinux
Apr 14 '18 at 18:42
Open a terminal CTRL + ALT + t and paste the command in, then press enter
– Jeremy31
Apr 14 '18 at 18:51
nothing happened when I did that... what do I do now?
– newtolinux
Apr 15 '18 at 9:28
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So I am new to linux and I managed to pair them successfuly, however when I try to connect to it - it says the following: ''connection failed - use the audio menu to connect to this device''.
When I go into PulseAudio(audio menu), it doesn't show me my headphones as a viable output option. Under Port is says: ''Speakers'' or ''Headphones (unplugged)'' but when I choose Headphones, the sound just goes away completely.
(So I guess that would be the option for when I use my headphones with a cable.)
But I can't seem to connect to my headphones and I have already tried reinstalling bluez.
Other questions talk about how the headphones aren't detected or not being able to pair, but my problem is a bit different. I hope you can help or point me in the right direction.
Much love, Pseu - a real one.
EDIT: bro I have no idea what you mean by allowing ''pactl list short | grep blue''..... so ok I allow it bruv?
sound lubuntu bluetooth pulseaudio headphones
asked Apr 9 '18 at 21:05
newtolinuxnewtolinux
113
So I am new to linux and I managed to pair them successfuly, however when I try to connect to it - it says the following: ''connection failed - use the audio menu to connect to this device''.
When I go into PulseAudio(audio menu), it doesn't show me my headphones as a viable output option. Under Port is says: ''Speakers'' or ''Headphones (unplugged)'' but when I choose Headphones, the sound just goes away completely.
(So I guess that would be the option for when I use my headphones with a cable.)
But I can't seem to connect to my headphones and I have already tried reinstalling bluez.
Other questions talk about how the headphones aren't detected or not being able to pair, but my problem is a bit different. I hope you can help or point me in the right direction.
Much love, Pseu - a real one.
EDIT: bro I have no idea what you mean by allowing ''pactl list short | grep blue''..... so ok I allow it bruv?
sound lubuntu bluetooth pulseaudio headphones
sound lubuntu bluetooth pulseaudio headphones
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asked Apr 9 '18 at 21:05
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Please edit the question to include results from terminal forpactl list short | grep blue
– Jeremy31
Apr 9 '18 at 21:16
how do i do that??
– newtolinux
Apr 14 '18 at 18:42
Open a terminal CTRL + ALT + t and paste the command in, then press enter
– Jeremy31
Apr 14 '18 at 18:51
nothing happened when I did that... what do I do now?
– newtolinux
Apr 15 '18 at 9:28
add a comment |
Please edit the question to include results from terminal forpactl list short | grep blue
– Jeremy31
Apr 9 '18 at 21:16
how do i do that??
– newtolinux
Apr 14 '18 at 18:42
Open a terminal CTRL + ALT + t and paste the command in, then press enter
– Jeremy31
Apr 14 '18 at 18:51
nothing happened when I did that... what do I do now?
– newtolinux
Apr 15 '18 at 9:28
Please edit the question to include results from terminal for
pactl list short | grep blue– Jeremy31
Apr 9 '18 at 21:16
Please edit the question to include results from terminal for
pactl list short | grep blue– Jeremy31
Apr 9 '18 at 21:16
how do i do that??
– newtolinux
Apr 14 '18 at 18:42
how do i do that??
– newtolinux
Apr 14 '18 at 18:42
Open a terminal CTRL + ALT + t and paste the command in, then press enter
– Jeremy31
Apr 14 '18 at 18:51
Open a terminal CTRL + ALT + t and paste the command in, then press enter
– Jeremy31
Apr 14 '18 at 18:51
nothing happened when I did that... what do I do now?
– newtolinux
Apr 15 '18 at 9:28
nothing happened when I did that... what do I do now?
– newtolinux
Apr 15 '18 at 9:28
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Try:
sudo apt-get install pulseaudio-module-bluetooth
If that dosen't work then:
sudo apt-get install pulseaudio-bluetooth
and then do:
killall pulseaudio
reboot
and it should work.
edited Apr 18 '18 at 22:07
ubashu
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answered Apr 18 '18 at 21:07
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If you can pair the device but it does not show up as a separate sound source in sound settings (ie paired but not connected), or if you are getting the 'use the audio menu' warning, you need to use the CLI bluethoothctl tool to connect.
After pairing your device using the LXPanel applet, go to the terminal and run this command:
bluetoothctl
Now type
devices
and press enter. A list of paired Bluetooth devices will be shown. Copy the MAC address next to device you want to connect to. Something like 00:1B:DC:2A:82:30
Now type
connect 00:1B:DC:2A:82:30
and replace the MAC address with yours. If successful, type
exit
And press enter. You should now see your audio device in the sound settings.
answered Aug 21 '18 at 10:31
Lee Kohl-BradleyLee Kohl-Bradley
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Try:
sudo apt-get install pulseaudio-module-bluetooth
If that dosen't work then:
sudo apt-get install pulseaudio-bluetooth
and then do:
killall pulseaudio
reboot
and it should work.
edited Apr 18 '18 at 22:07
ubashu
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answered Apr 18 '18 at 21:07
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Try:
sudo apt-get install pulseaudio-module-bluetooth
If that dosen't work then:
sudo apt-get install pulseaudio-bluetooth
and then do:
killall pulseaudio
reboot
and it should work.
edited Apr 18 '18 at 22:07
ubashu
2,36321837
answered Apr 18 '18 at 21:07
pseuuuuuuupseuuuuuuu
411
add a comment |
Try:
sudo apt-get install pulseaudio-module-bluetooth
If that dosen't work then:
sudo apt-get install pulseaudio-bluetooth
and then do:
killall pulseaudio
reboot
and it should work.
edited Apr 18 '18 at 22:07
ubashu
2,36321837
answered Apr 18 '18 at 21:07
pseuuuuuuupseuuuuuuu
411
Try:
sudo apt-get install pulseaudio-module-bluetooth
If that dosen't work then:
sudo apt-get install pulseaudio-bluetooth
and then do:
killall pulseaudio
reboot
and it should work.
edited Apr 18 '18 at 22:07
ubashu
2,36321837
answered Apr 18 '18 at 21:07
pseuuuuuuupseuuuuuuu
411
edited Apr 18 '18 at 22:07
ubashu
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edited Apr 18 '18 at 22:07
ubashu
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If you can pair the device but it does not show up as a separate sound source in sound settings (ie paired but not connected), or if you are getting the 'use the audio menu' warning, you need to use the CLI bluethoothctl tool to connect.
After pairing your device using the LXPanel applet, go to the terminal and run this command:
bluetoothctl
Now type
devices
and press enter. A list of paired Bluetooth devices will be shown. Copy the MAC address next to device you want to connect to. Something like 00:1B:DC:2A:82:30
Now type
connect 00:1B:DC:2A:82:30
and replace the MAC address with yours. If successful, type
exit
And press enter. You should now see your audio device in the sound settings.
answered Aug 21 '18 at 10:31
Lee Kohl-BradleyLee Kohl-Bradley
211
add a comment |
If you can pair the device but it does not show up as a separate sound source in sound settings (ie paired but not connected), or if you are getting the 'use the audio menu' warning, you need to use the CLI bluethoothctl tool to connect.
After pairing your device using the LXPanel applet, go to the terminal and run this command:
bluetoothctl
Now type
devices
and press enter. A list of paired Bluetooth devices will be shown. Copy the MAC address next to device you want to connect to. Something like 00:1B:DC:2A:82:30
Now type
connect 00:1B:DC:2A:82:30
and replace the MAC address with yours. If successful, type
exit
And press enter. You should now see your audio device in the sound settings.
answered Aug 21 '18 at 10:31
Lee Kohl-BradleyLee Kohl-Bradley
211
add a comment |
If you can pair the device but it does not show up as a separate sound source in sound settings (ie paired but not connected), or if you are getting the 'use the audio menu' warning, you need to use the CLI bluethoothctl tool to connect.
After pairing your device using the LXPanel applet, go to the terminal and run this command:
bluetoothctl
Now type
devices
and press enter. A list of paired Bluetooth devices will be shown. Copy the MAC address next to device you want to connect to. Something like 00:1B:DC:2A:82:30
Now type
connect 00:1B:DC:2A:82:30
and replace the MAC address with yours. If successful, type
exit
And press enter. You should now see your audio device in the sound settings.
answered Aug 21 '18 at 10:31
Lee Kohl-BradleyLee Kohl-Bradley
211
If you can pair the device but it does not show up as a separate sound source in sound settings (ie paired but not connected), or if you are getting the 'use the audio menu' warning, you need to use the CLI bluethoothctl tool to connect.
After pairing your device using the LXPanel applet, go to the terminal and run this command:
bluetoothctl
Now type
devices
and press enter. A list of paired Bluetooth devices will be shown. Copy the MAC address next to device you want to connect to. Something like 00:1B:DC:2A:82:30
Now type
connect 00:1B:DC:2A:82:30
and replace the MAC address with yours. If successful, type
exit
And press enter. You should now see your audio device in the sound settings.
answered Aug 21 '18 at 10:31
Lee Kohl-BradleyLee Kohl-Bradley
211
answered Aug 21 '18 at 10:31
Lee Kohl-BradleyLee Kohl-Bradley
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answered Aug 21 '18 at 10:31
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answered Aug 21 '18 at 10:31
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Please edit the question to include results from terminal for
pactl list short | grep blue– Jeremy31
Apr 9 '18 at 21:16
how do i do that??
– newtolinux
Apr 14 '18 at 18:42
Open a terminal CTRL + ALT + t and paste the command in, then press enter
– Jeremy31
Apr 14 '18 at 18:51
nothing happened when I did that... what do I do now?
– newtolinux
Apr 15 '18 at 9:28