Which bluetooth adapter?

[windows97]

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?

[Tim Curtis]

What model adapter?

[windows97]

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-b...h-dongles/

Might one of those work?

[Tim Curtis]

The only experience I have is with the Bluetooth adapter that comes integrated on Pi-3 and Pi-4 boards. These work perfectly.

[Sniglar]

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-b...h-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.

[Wheel_nut]

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

[Tim Curtis]

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.

   

[Wheel_nut]

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:

1. Can I have BOTH the Local and Bluetooth streams live at the same time? I suspect the answer is No  
   
2. 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?