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bug2k12

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Registered: 2012-07-16

Posts: 18

Unable to detect bluetooth keyboard?

I'm trying to pair a new bluetooth keyboard to my arch install (desktop), but it does not get detected by a bluetooth scan.

I can pair the keyboard on my laptop (also arch) and my phone, it works fine.
The desktop is also able to scan and find other bluetooth devices such as my phone and pair with them fine.

It just does not detect the keyboard during the scan phase in order to be able to pair.

I have the bluez and bluez-utils installed, the bluetooth service is started. Trying to connect with bluetoothctl or the gui it does not detect.

Any help on how to fault find is appreciated.

bug2k12

Member

Registered: 2012-07-16

Posts: 18

Re: Unable to detect bluetooth keyboard?

Rather than the built in bluetooth, I've just plugged in a cheap usb bluetooth adapter which has picked up the keyboard and paired fine.
Maybe when I have more time I'll try and fault find the issue with the built in bluetooth support on the motherboard.

Thanks.