Linux Mint 21.3

General Algorithm for Using the Dongle

1. Disabling the Internal Bluetooth

• Please see our guide on how to disable internal Bluetooth on your computer to switch to the Dongle.

2. Connect the External Bluetooth Dongle

• Plug in the Bluetooth adapter

  The Bluetooth adapter indicator should appear on your screen, indicating that the external dongle is active and ready for use.

• Click the Bluetooth Icon in the toolbar

• Click turn on Bluetooth

• Adding Devices:

  Use the Bluetooth button in the upper right corner of the screen.

Pairing Bluetooth devices via Hideez Dongle on Linux Mint 21.3 "Virginia"

Alternative Method of pairing via Command Line

1. Launch the Utility:

   bluetoothctl

2. View Available Devices:

   devices

3. Pair the Device:

   pair <MAC address of the device to be added>

4. Establish the Connection:

connect <MAC address of the device>