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  • Oct 09, 2025
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If Bluetooth does not work under Ubuntu, you should check packages and Bluetooth Adapter. How this works, we will show you in this practical tip.

These are packages you need for Bluetooth

Make sure that the packages "bluez-utils" and "libopenobex1" on your Ubuntu System are installed.
  • Open a Terminal window and type the command "sudo apt-get install bluez-utils libopemnobex1".
  • The Installation of the packages is completed in a few seconds.
Ubuntu: packages for Bluetooth

Bluetooth Adapter check

To check whether your PC is at all functional, USB drives, or adapters are connected and installed, follow these steps.
  • Type the command "lsusb | grep Bluetooth" in a Terminal window.
  • If your PC has a Bluetooth discovered device, then you this Information is displayed in the Terminal.
  • You will find more detailed information about the corresponding device.

Ubuntu-settings view

You can open the settings via the Gear Icon in the Ubuntu menu bar.
  • Click on the item "Bluetooth".
  • Here is the Bluetooth should be put Slider to the right to "A".
  • Also here you will see the Bluetooth Adapter in a list.
Bluetooth enabled?

Driver check

Ultimately, missing drivers might be for a non-functioning Bluetooth is to blame.
  • Are you looking for the suitable driver for your Bluetooth Hardware on the manufacturer website and install the appropriate files.
  • In the worst case, a certain Bluetooth cannot be Dongle also compatible with Ubuntu.

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