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Which bluetooth adapter? - windows97 - 06-21-2021
Hi!
Which bluetooth adapter/dongle is supported to use with moode? I guess it has to be supported on Linux at least, but I bought one now that lists Bluetooth version 5 in moode, and also when enabled starts up correctly, but it won't show up as pairing device on a phone or ipad. Any ideas what to look out for to solve this?
RE: Which bluetooth adapter? - Tim Curtis - 06-21-2021
What model adapter?
RE: Which bluetooth adapter? - windows97 - 06-21-2021
(06-21-2021, 12:05 PM)Tim Curtis Wrote: What model adapter?
I don't really know, but probably an unbranded one I found online. I can't find any exact model number on the package. However, I've found this list: https://linuxhint.com/linux-compatible-bluetooth-dongles/
Might one of those work?
RE: Which bluetooth adapter? - Tim Curtis - 06-21-2021
The only experience I have is with the Bluetooth adapter that comes integrated on Pi-3 and Pi-4 boards. These work perfectly.
RE: Which bluetooth adapter? - Sniglar - 06-21-2021
(06-21-2021, 12:08 PM)windows97 Wrote:(06-21-2021, 12:05 PM)Tim Curtis Wrote: What model adapter?
I don't really know, but probably an unbranded one I found online. I can't find any exact model number on the package. However, I've found this list: https://linuxhint.com/linux-compatible-bluetooth-dongles/
Might one of those work?
I have a few unbranded CSR 4.0 USB Bluetooth Dongles which look exactly like the DAYKIT version (no.2 in your link). I've just plugged one into a pi zero running moOde 7.2.1 and it pairs/connects/plays to a bluetooth speaker and is visible/available to pair to my phone. At the start it did seem to take a little longer to set bluetooth to on in Configure/Audio renderer section but it got there in the end.
RE: Which bluetooth adapter? - Wheel_nut - 06-22-2021
(06-21-2021, 12:15 PM)Tim Curtis Wrote: The only experience I have is with the Bluetooth adapter that comes integrated on Pi-3 and Pi-4 boards. These work perfectly.
Hi Tim,
Are you saying that the Audio stream from a DAC Hat on a Raspberry Pi 3B can be streamed to the Bluetooth transmitter on the RPi 3B?
If so, please could you explain the setup steps required.
Robin
RE: Which bluetooth adapter? - Tim Curtis - 06-22-2021
Menu, BlueZ
First Pair the Bluetooth speaker then select "MPD audio output -> Bluetooth" and click CONNECT.
The Bluetooth speaker can also be another Pi3/4 but I haven't tested that in a while.
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RE: Which bluetooth adapter? - Wheel_nut - 06-22-2021
(06-22-2021, 11:04 AM)Tim Curtis Wrote: Menu, BlueZ
First Pair the Bluetooth speaker then select "MPD audio output -> Bluetooth" and click CONNECT.
The Bluetooth speaker can also be another Pi3/4 but I haven't tested that in a while.
WOW! I have it working ... I am amazed, I didn't think that the DAC Hat Audio Stream could be redirected to the RPi onboard Bluetooth transmitter.
Two questions:
- Can I have BOTH the Local and Bluetooth streams live at the same time? I suspect the answer is No
- I seem to get stuck in the BlueZ config screen illustrated below after switching back from Bluetooth to Local devices. How do I get back from this screen to the Library or Main display screen?