I need a Bluetooth adapter for my laptop that has Linux mint on it. I just need it to connect a BT speaker for watching YouTube and netflix. The adapters I looked at on amazon all say they aren't compatible with Linux. I was hoping I could get some recommendations that work with Linux. And preferably one that doesn't require drivers from some sketchy site, Thanks!
EDIT: thanks everyone for the recommendations!
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darcmage@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 9 pts · 1y
https://medium.com/codex/bluetooth-5-on-linux-overview-of-kernel-supported-dongles-and-chipsets-c6f2b632b236
I've been using the startech bt usb adapter in linux for a couple of years without issues.
corvus@lemmy.ml · 9 pts · 1y
Here you can find hardware for linux that requires no proprietary driver or firmware, in your case is ASUS BT400. I was in the same situation as yours so I bought it and it works.
WeebLife@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
That's very helpful, thanks!
eugenia@lemmy.ml · 8 pts · 1y
Any BT adapter I've tried has worked with Linux, to be honest. The only problematic ones are some old ones from Broadcomm for the Mac.
TabbsTheBat@pawb.social · 6 pts · 1y
Most TP-link ones work afaik. I have the TP-link UB400 for bluetooth on my PC
WeebLife@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
The Amazon page explicitly says it's not compatible with Linux. That's confusing
TabbsTheBat@pawb.social · 17 pts · 1y
Guessing it's officially not supported, and it just works with whatever open source drivers come with the kernel. I know the packaging only lists windows devices as supported, but so far it's been fine for me :3
just_another_person@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 1y
TP-Link is not secure
Strit@lemmy.linuxuserspace.show · 9 pts · 1y
Bluetooth is not secure. OP is not looking for security, just bluetooth audio.
murky0106@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
bambam@feddit.uk · 1 pts · 1y
I spent ages looking for a decent Bluetooth adapter. Those I tried all worked under Linux, but the either the range wasn't great, or there were occasional drop-outs or just basic annoying issues.
I then found this on Amazon and it's perfect. I know the pitch says it doesn't support Linux, but it works with my Debian 12, KDE 5.27 box perfectly without having to faff with finding drivers; it just got recognised and worked first time.
I've connected my SteelSeries headset to it, a portable speaker and everything I try just works. The antenna give it fantastic range too.
umbrella@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 1y