rwnano
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Sir how do I make my old Macbook Pro 2010 running Ubuntu Linux, a Bluetooth RECEIVER?
It has
And toggle between my Macbook Pro Bluetooth module being a
1. Bluetooth TRANSMITTER connected to my Bluetooth wireless SPEAKER
&
2. a Bluetooth Receiver?
I got this:
I don't know how many of you knew this, but I certainly didn't and it can come in quite handy during quarantine. It all seems to be automatic on Arch, so I imagine it is on most distros.
If you add the pulseaudio-bluetooth package, then open /etc/pulse/system.pa and add the following two lines:
load-module module-bluetooth-policy
load-module module-bluetooth-discover
then all you have to do is pair your phone to your computer. Then, when you play audio from your phone, it automatically plays on your computer as long as they're connected via bluetooth. It also seems to route call audio through your computer.
Sir how do I make my old Macbook Pro 2010 running Ubuntu Linux, a Bluetooth RECEIVER?
It has
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
- https://support.apple.com/en-in/112604
And toggle between my Macbook Pro Bluetooth module being a
1. Bluetooth TRANSMITTER connected to my Bluetooth wireless SPEAKER
&
2. a Bluetooth Receiver?
I got this:
Pulseaudio can turn your computer into Bluetooth speakers for your phone
Tips and TricksI don't know how many of you knew this, but I certainly didn't and it can come in quite handy during quarantine. It all seems to be automatic on Arch, so I imagine it is on most distros.
If you add the pulseaudio-bluetooth package, then open /etc/pulse/system.pa and add the following two lines:
load-module module-bluetooth-policy
load-module module-bluetooth-discover
then all you have to do is pair your phone to your computer. Then, when you play audio from your phone, it automatically plays on your computer as long as they're connected via bluetooth. It also seems to route call audio through your computer.