How to use Hideez Bluetooth Dongle on Raspberry Pi
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Disabling the Internal Bluetooth:
Edit the file /boot/config.txt
(in recent versions of Raspberry Pi - /boot/firmware/config.txt
).
Add the following line at the beginning of the file:
Save the file, turn off the device, insert the external dongle, and boot the Raspberry Pi.
Adding Devices:
Use the Bluetooth button in the upper right corner of the screen.
Alternative Method of pairing via Command Line
Launch the Utility:
View Available Devices:
Pair the Device:
Establish the Connection:
Factors for Successful Operation on Raspberry Pi:
Sufficient power supply unit: The dongle connects via a USB port and requires additional power. Choose a power supply recommended by the manufacturer with sufficient power to avoid issues with connected devices.
Resource Usage: When working via Bluetooth, Raspberry Pi actively uses device resources (memory, processor). If resources are insufficient, device response to events may degrade (long connection times, pauses in music playback, etc.).