- Fedora 29 bluetooth headphones. Tried over a dozen different DE’s & OS’s. I switched to pipewire and still can’t figure a way to solve it =============== OS Version: Fedora 36 / Fresh Install (Not upgraded from the previous version) / Fully upgraded Headphones: sennheiser pxc 550-ii It supports the following Bluetooth profiles (AVRCP, A2DP, HFP, HSP, DIP) 2 It supports the following Bluetooth codecs (AptX™, AptX™ Low Latency, AAC Jul 18, 2025 · My bluetooth headset stopped working after update. My Tribit XSound Go Bluetooth speaker connects just fine, is selectable as an output device in GNOME, and shows up correctly in pw-cli as an a2dp-sink. service Is the module loaded? lsmod | grep bluetooth Should show Bluetooth. I have confirmed that the service is running with “systemctl status bluetooth Oct 25, 2020 · Hi I got myself a Sony headphone wh-1000 xm4 I can not make it work yet on my Fedora 32 but the headphone works perfectly on android or other OS Is there any advice any one has for me to make it work? Thank you. I suspect it is something to do with pipewire. However, in Fedora the computer doesn’t seem to be processing the Mic correctly. Jul 26, 2025 · After installing Fedora 42 and performing individual updates to bluez (to 5. I was able to connect to these speakers and play music without any problems befo… Jul 15, 2025 · Description: Since upgrading to Fedora 42, I have been experiencing severe Bluetooth audio issues that did not occur in previous Fedora releases. I don’t really know what to try anymore, so I appreciate any help. My understanding is that Bluetooth codec is inefficient at preparing audio for transmission. 3. I have Fedora 41 running on my Desktop; it also has a Bluetooth adapter (TP-Link AC600, Nano WiFi / Bluetooth 4. I was able to connect to these speakers and play music without any problems before the upgrade. More context: I have tried two different bluetooth audio devices (jbl 650btnc and sony srs x200). * คูปองสามารถใช้ได้เพียง 1 ครั้งต่อหนึ่งบัญชีเท่านั้น * เมื่อกรอกคูปองแล้ว กรุณาเข้าเกมเพื่อรับรางวัล * Chaque code coupon ne peut être utilisé qu'une seule fois par compte. ” Enjoy! EDIT: fix for conflicts with nonfreeworld package as reported by [awfed] Sep 5, 2025 · I have the same headphones but I use them only with Android devices. 59 that prevents A2DP (high quality audio) profiles from working with Bluetooth headphones. Pipewire offers SBC, AAC and Opus codecs, and the old SBC codec has worst quality (common sense, I cannot hear it anymore), and uses the highest tranfer rate. I have confirmed that the service is running with “systemctl status bluetooth Oct 4, 2024 · Hi, I am facing severe problem with my bluetooth in linux, when I pair my bluetooth headphones they disconnect automatically again and again. On my headset I can still use the HSP Nov 10, 2024 · After upgrading to Fedora 41, I can no longer pair or connect my Bluetooth headphones to my system. I am on the latest Plasma Fedora: Discover: 6. inxi -fzxx System: Kernel: 6. The Hight Fidelity config still works using the Nov 7, 2024 · After upgrading to Fedora 41, I can no longer pair or connect my Bluetooth headphones to my system. fc38 @updates pipewire-alsa. target - Bluetooth. Ask Fedora. To downgrade Bluez you first must download version 5. I have also added aptX for high quality audio streaming and the results are superb. I’m using F40 beta, but this issue was also on F39. 6-200. I am using Fedora 29 as my GNU/Linux distro. I have a problem where my Jabra Evolve 2 85 from time to time has severe audio stutters lasting some seconds. 5-200, and still persists in 6. 5. Nov 29, 2023 · It’s been working fine until few updates ago from F38. Is May 17, 2019 · Hi, I did a fresh install of fedora 30 recently and everything(for the most part) worked great. Does anyone else experience the same problem? Aug 25, 2023 · Topic Replies Views Activity Bluetooth problems and Sennheiser PXC 550-II with recent kernel update Ask Fedora f38 , bluetooth , audio 7 1756 November 7, 2023 Issue with Fedora 38 and Bluetooth Headset - missing Headset mode after reboot (only handsfree mode shows up) Ask Fedora f38 , bluetooth , audio , gnome 6 3539 Jul 28, 2025 · The issue is similar to this, but restarting bluetooth doesn’t solve the problem and I’m on Gnome, not KDE: I have tried installing a fresh f42 and the problem wasn’t present there, but updating the packages and the kernel made the issue appear again. I had a similar issue with 2 of my headphones, turns out I just needed to remove them both from the pairing list, force them in pairing mode and pair them back. I saw this on journalctl when i try to connect my headphones: jun 26 13:49:40 fedora-loq systemd[2285]: Reached target bluetooth. 2 USB Adapter). I am using linux on dual boot with windows 11. I am using Fedora 34 Workstation edition Gnome 40. How can I Dec 3, 2023 · pipewire , amd , flatpak , bluetooth , audio , gnome , intel , radeon , f39 , server 1 1994 November 29, 2023 Bluetooth Audio becomes stuttering while downloading or heavy use in network data via ethernet Ask Fedora f35 , pipewire , bluetooth , audio 5 4262 February 2, 2022 Bluetooth throughput? issues Ask Fedora laptop , bluetooth Oct 25, 2022 · After upgrading to F36, the a2dp codecs for bluetooth audio have gone missing. 5-200. com Mar 7, 2023 · The headphones see your bluetooth adapter, think, hey, I know that adapter! They and I negotiated a key to communicate before! And expects that your Linux does in fact know that key – which might not be the case, since it's the same hardware, but not the same bluetooth software behind it with access to the same key :) Aug 19, 2025 · This article will delve into the potential causes and offer detailed solutions to resolve YouTube sound cutting out with Bluetooth headphones on Fedora. The problem happens with both my laptop’s internal Bluetooth adapter and an external USB dongle, and with all my Bluetooth headphones (new and old models). I have a Bose quietcomfort headset, which I use for Zoom calls. Not very helpful. Jules Nov 27, 2023 · pipewire , amd , flatpak , bluetooth , audio , gnome , intel , radeon , f39 , server 1 2007 November 29, 2023 Bluetooth Audio becomes stuttering while downloading or heavy use in network data via ethernet Ask Fedora f35 , pipewire , bluetooth , audio 5 4288 February 2, 2022 Bluetooth throughput? issues Ask Fedora laptop , bluetooth Nov 10, 2024 · Hi! I recently updated to Fedora 41 and unfortunately, Bluetooth audio does not work. Verify under systemd bluetooth is 'Active' and 'enabled' systemctl status bluetooth If not, start and enable the bluetooth service systemctl enable --now bluetooth 🔗 How to test There's an issue in Bluez 5. This can be made easy with bluetoothctl. 0 Wayland Sometimes my laptop won't detect my Bluetooth headphones and sometimes after detecting, it won't just pair & sometimes it accidentally gets paired and then it turns off abruptly and in order to turn it on back again I have to click million times and when I click Jul 18, 2025 · I just upgraded to Fedora 42 and now my bluetooth speakers don’t work. You might be able to resolve such problems by resetting your adapter. Now it doesn’t work. I am using KDE Plasma as my desktop environment. Jan 18, 2025 · Edit: Each time I reconnect my Bluetooth headphone, headphone volume resets to 100%, not only when I startup or reboot my laptop. fc38 @updates pipewire-gstreamer. I have fedora 38 with those audio packages: pipewire. The earbuds used to work when I had Fedora 40. I put device on Jan 26, 2024 · I have an annoying “feature” on my laptop where my bluetooth headphones will “turn off” and reconnect every 3 minutes or so, as if it was trying to suspend itself. * Pour recevoir la récompense, relancez le jeu après avoir saisi le code coupon. Nov 27, 2023 · Sound interruptions in bluetooth headphones (F36, unanswered) Bluetooth Audio (BCM4360), Fedora 39, stutters, reduced quality (F39, unanswered) Problem bluetooth in new kernel update: 6. I discovered that if I use mSBC or CVSD codec it doesn’t happen, only when I use AAC codec I face this problem. Connects fine on the exact same hardware under Windows. I try many fix on many forums but no one works. None can solve the issue. In “pavucontrol”, tab Nov 5, 2024 · I share the same issues connecting my Bluetooth earbuds (Creative ZEN Air) on my Desktop. Jun 18, 2025 · To help understand your issues, I’m wondering: Does Fedora (via PipeWire or bluetoothd) influence which paired device the headphones auto-reconnect to after powering on or disconnecting from another device? Is there any way to define preferred or prioritized reconnect behavior on the Fedora side? Oct 31, 2024 · My Bluetooth headphones worked fine under Fedora 40, but now it shows Bluetooth as not enabled with message to “plug in a dongle to use Bluetooth. 8. Mar 7, 2023 · Before anything am new to fedora so am sorry if i missed something obvious So my Bluetooth headphones refuse to connect to the laptop am using a small usb bluetooth adapter the problem isn’t from the headphones as they connect to other devices without any problems it refuses to pair/connect or do anything and just stays in an infinite loop of connecting until it times out while when trying I can't seem to connect to my boat rockerz Bluetooth headphone device. The symptoms described, including lag and audio playback issues, can sometimes be triggered by environmental changes, such as moving your computer to a new office. Jul 8, 2022 · I have a Fedora Linux 36 (Workstation Edition) and I have some problems with sound in my bluetooth headphones (MAJOR IV). I have a pair of bluetooth AudioTechnica headphones. Fedora KDE sees them too as “LE_ATH-M50xBT2”. Downgrading bluez to Nov 5, 2021 · I have Bose bluetooth headphones. Sep 5, 2025 · Hi, just hoping someone can help me fix this. I tried uninstalling pulseaudio-module-bluetooth and installing pulseaudio-module-bluetooth-freeworld as described here. The audio on my headphones is really choppy, my mouse skips and moves only when it wants to , and my ps5 controller only works 2 out of 3 times when i connect it, the other time i have to re-pair it. 4. This headphone is not bluetooth since the dongle is a dedicated connection to the headphone. These include the Bose QC 35 II, the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2, and the Bluedio T7+ for the headphones; the earbuds include the KS Funk 35 (or something like that) and the JBL LivePro+. Includes support for LDAC, aptX and aptX-HD codecs. The Settings->Bluetooth app finds the Nov 22, 2019 · The post describes in detail the packages and commands needed with examples to help connect the Bluetooth sound devices from laptop. I’ve read that similar issues have occurred on previous kernel versions in the past, and back Apr 24, 2025 · pipewire , amd , flatpak , bluetooth , audio , gnome , intel , radeon , f39 , server 1 1993 November 29, 2023 Bluetooth Audio becomes stuttering while downloading or heavy use in network data via ethernet Ask Fedora f35 , pipewire , bluetooth , audio 5 4252 February 2, 2022 Bluetooth throughput? issues Ask Fedora laptop , bluetooth Description After upgrading to Fedora 41, I can no longer pair or connect my Bluetooth headphones to my system. 7-200. I updated fedora and now my bluetooth headset doesn’t work. After attempting to connect it, it doesn’t even show the headphones among available devices anymore. Does anyone else experience the same problem? Mar 1, 2025 · Hey all, long time linux user here, but not sure what to do on this one. They stopped working after an update, and after upgrading to 41, they Nov 27, 2023 · There is other FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) about Bluetooth problems reported here on Discourse. Bluetooth works fine on windows. 2 Fedora Linux 41 (KDE Plasma) (Wayland) KDE Frameworks: 6. Maybe my laptop wasn’t keeping up with the processing, or Aug 1, 2025 · I just upgraded to Fedora 42 and now my bluetooth speakers don’t work. But I have to AAC codec because other codecs give really bad audio output. However, there’s no audio output when it’s set to A2DP mode. Bluetooth connects but there is no sound. 한국어 English 日本語. Tried googling issues with my headset in general, tried those. * Each Coupon Code can be used only once per account. Now it just would not connect to my bluetooth headphones it had no problem with before. Bluez 5. png Загрузка Screenshot_20220730_123452. - Bluetooth won't turn on in Settings. If I disconnect it using Bluetooth devices settings page and reconnect, Headset mode shows up. x86_64 arch: x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 15. My headphones are boat rockerz 550. fc38 (F38) Bluetooth Audio becomes stuttering while downloading or heavy use in network data via Jul 25, 2025 · Hi everyone, I’m running Fedora 42 and noticed a Bluetooth audio issue that started with kernel 6. 11: 191: July 30, 2025 Aug 11, 2025 · Hi! Let me start this thread with this disclaimer: Im quite new to linux and definitely not a power user. 2 and built against 6. Not using advanced CPU instructions, or just badly written. 🔗 Setup Ensure host computer has Bluetooth capability. I installed fedora workstation a year ago or so when ms wanted to force me over to w11. However, after a full system upgrade (sudo dnf upgrade --refresh -y) and reboot, the headset pairs successfully but outputs no sound, even after forgetting and re-pairing it. png Summary: Bluetooth Headset (ONN Earphone) Loses Audio After Full System Upgrade in Fedora 42. I have noticed that some on these issue only occur when the wifi is also enabled but i need further May 19, 2024 · Ask Fedora upgrades, lenovo, bluetooth, f40, audio, nvidia tingler (Adam Piotrowski) May 19, 2024, 12:23pm 1 Hello, After upgrading to Fedora 40 (Lenovo Thinkpad T480 with NVIDIA MX150) I encountered some issues that weren’t there before. x86_64 Motherboard is GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 AM5 (realtek driver) just upgraded mobo/cpu/mem * Each Coupon Code can be used only once per account. However, sometimes it can need a little extra help. To be fair, over the last two years, I have used Ubuntu and POP_OS, which never connected to the headphones, and Manjaro KDE which worked perfectly with basically no set up. I did just try it on my Fedora 42 KDE laptop and see the same result. x86_64 Jun 14, 2021 · Having trouble connecting my Powerbeats Bluetooth headphones. Since Fedora 29, Fedora users using RPM Fusion can do: dnf shell install pulseaudio-module-bluetooth-freeworld remove pulseaudio-module-bluetooth run This package contains: “Bluetooth audio (A2DP/HSP/HFP) support for the PulseAudio sound server. 5 $ pactl info Server String: /run/user Jun 26, 2025 · I also started having this issue on Fedora 42, more specifically i tested on Gnome version and my bluetooth works without any issue, but on the KDE version the only solution i found was restarting the bluetooth service after login. * Jeder Gutscheincode kann nur einmal pro Konto verwendet werden. This might be a Gnome issue, but after switching to Fedora 34 yesterday, which I am loving, still no working headphones. Did anything change? No, since I Jul 15, 2022 · I have the exact same problem. 58. 2. How well can I expect this to work on Fedora? I Sep 14, 2025 · 2 548 June 25, 2024 High quality Bluetooth audio unavailable, only Handsfree and headset show up Ask Fedora problem , bluetooth , audio , f39 9 1021 February 5, 2024 Bluetooth audio immediately disconnects Ask Fedora bluetooth , audio , gnome , f42 6 258 August 29, 2025 Bluetooth audio problems on M1 pro Ask Asahi bluetooth , audio Jul 8, 2022 · Hi! I have a Fedora Linux 36 (Workstation Edition) and I have some problems with sound in my bluetooth headphones (MAJOR IV). * To receive the reward, restart the game after entering the Coupon Code. :Bluetooth works on Fedora. In Fedora, you can simply choose the codec (sbx, aac, aptx & even aptx-ll) and the sound quality is a big Hey fellow Fedorians, lately I have upgraded to a Bluetooth headset and enjoy listening music on it from my Fedora workstation without any problems. I’ve tried 2 different Bluetooth Dongles (BT-8500, and the other is an ASUS dongle). Bluetooth isn’t working properly The microphone doesn’t seem to work (not detected by any apps). x86_64 0. My system even automatically enables the headphone/mic when I power it on and insert the dongle. bluetooth-headset. Apr 17, 2025 · Hi everyone, I just did a fresh install of Fedora 42 on my Asus Zenbook S14, and I’m having trouble with three key things: No sound output (neither through the built-in speakers nor headphones). Volume is at max. I’m missing the pactl Bluetooth modules (module-bluetooth-policy and module-bluetooth-discover) I installed all pipewire packages and all bluez packages as well. The problem started from F38 but now I am using F39. 83) and pipewire (to 1. 60 was released yesterday with a fix but until it comes to the Fedora repos the only solution is to downgrade to Bluez 5. I changed my browser, but It didn’t help. I do consider this as a bug. Why is it so much better compared to Windows? I've always used windows or mac for broadcasting music to my bluetooth devices - a huge mistake. * クーポンの登録はアカウントごとに1回まで * クーポンコード入力後、ゲームを 再起動 すると報酬が反映されます。 * Each Coupon Code can be used only once per account. 13. * คูปองสามารถใช้ได้เพียง 1 ครั้งต่อหนึ่งบัญชีเท่านั้น * เมื่อกรอกคูปองแล้ว กรุณาเข้าเกมเพื่อรับรางวัล * Each Coupon Code can be used only once per account. I connect my headset through a dongle that came with the headset, due to it being quite Hello, this is my first post , i am having some major issues with my Bluetooth connection. It can switch from High Fidelity Playback (Hearing only) to Headset Head Unit (Low hearing quality with Mic). 6, wireplumber 0. Sometimes you may find that Bluetooth simply won't cooperate no matter what you try. I can hear audio with the Headset Head Unit config (mono). jun 26 13:49:42 Jul 29, 2025 · My bluetooth headset stopped working after update. I sometimes use them in headphone mode, otherwise known as HSP/HFP. If I switch the profile to HSP/HFP Mar 24, 2020 · I've got a Bluetooth headset (Sony WH-1000XM3) which works perfectly with PulseAudio as long as I only use it as an output device. I also tried it via bluetoothctl on the commandline, that is a tiny bit more helpful: ~ > bluetoothctl [NEW] Media /org/bluez/hci0 SupportedUUIDs: 0000110a-0000-1000-8000-00805f9b34fb SupportedUUIDs: 0000110b-0000-1000-8000-00805f9b34fb Dec 3, 2023 · No matter which Bluetooth headphones I use, there is a periodic problem with audio continuity. 83-2. 1/ Just in case, restart the bluetooth service: $ sudo systemctl restart bluetooth $ systemctl status bluetooth 2/ bluetoothctl is easier than the UI imo $ bluetoothctl [bluetooth] devices Jan 4, 2025 · No matter which Bluetooth headphones I use, there is a periodic problem with audio continuity. It is available in options (See screenshots) but No matter which Bluetooth headphones I use, there is a periodic problem with audio continuity. 1 Console: pty pts/2 wm: kwin_wayland DM Apr 23, 2025 · What worked for me was to install the pavucontrol app, listed as ‘Volume Control’ in the software centre, go to its configuration tab, and play with the different codec options for the audio codec for the Bluetooth device: ‘AAC’ was the default: it seems like this is meant to be higher quality, but it caused severe stuttering. Also when they are connected I face audio problems (sound cracking). Does anyone else experience the same problem? Oct 27, 2023 · Hello, My issus is quite simple I don’t have sound in my headphones but I have it in my bluetooth one. Troubleshooting attempts: I’ve tried this article (Troubleshooting Bluetooth problems :: Fedora Docs), results below. The High Fidelity config is listed as an option but I can just barely hear audio when selected. fc42. 0 Qt: Using 6. 11. fc41. 58 of the Bluez RPMs Jan 12, 2025 · Bluetooth headphones keeps getting turned off Ask Fedora bluetooth , audio , f39 12 2135 August 14, 2025 My bluetooth headphones cause the whole system audio to malfunction Ask Fedora bluetooth , audio , gnome , workstation , f40 8 570 June 9, 2024 Issue with Fedora 38 and Bluetooth Headset - missing Headset mode after reboot (only Nov 27, 2023 · pipewire , amd , flatpak , bluetooth , audio , gnome , intel , radeon , f39 , server 1 2001 November 29, 2023 Bluetooth Audio becomes stuttering while downloading or heavy use in network data via ethernet Ask Fedora f35 , pipewire , bluetooth , audio 5 4281 February 2, 2022 Bluetooth throughput? issues Ask Fedora laptop , bluetooth Feb 3, 2024 · When I connect my Bluetooth headphones to my fedora 39 laptop, only the handsfree and headset modes (low quality) are available. The sound comes only from the laptop I have some sckreenshots of what I was able to find through the commands in the terminal, but I don’t know how much it will help Загрузка Screenshot_20220730_123415. 🔗 Description Test to make sure wireless Bluetooth headphones pair to the system, produce audio, and any special function buttons work as they should. ” Any suggestions? Feb 27, 2024 · The headphone is rechargeable by usb as well and lasts for hours on a single charge. (It used to work with the a2dp sbc codec. 15. 1 Build ABI: x86_64-little_endian-lp64 Kernel: linux 6. Back in the days bluetooth support on linux wasn't great, but now this is amazing. Feb 25, 2025 · Description After upgrading to Fedora 41, I can no longer pair or connect my Bluetooth headphones to my system. HSP profiles work fine, but only provide mono audio and poor quality. When I play any videos in the browser I have intermittent audio interruptions. This is a problem that happens only on the laptop, while on the desktop the same device works as expected, so I guess this is a weird interaction between the bluetooth drivers on the laptop and the headphones. In my experience, all of my Bluetooth headphones and earbuds worked fine without an issue. Pipewire 1. Changing the Bluetooth profile in pavucontrol works for everything Apr 25, 2024 · Hello, I’m fairly new to Fedora. f… Sep 5, 2025 · Hi, just hoping someone can help me fix this. See full list on computingforgeeks. I notice that bluetooth thinks the type of this device is Headset but they are Nov 30, 2023 · I tried a bluetooth connection between two Fedora 39 systems with pipewire, with two old laptops, and did not observe a problem with the codecs offered, so this more or less rules out CPU power problem. Note: I don’t know if it did on Fedora 40 I’m using a Sony WMX-1000-4. * Starte das Spiel neu, nachdem du den Gutscheincode eingegeben hast, um die Belohnung zu erhalten. Unfortunately, my Bluetooth headphones(WH-1000XM2) stopped working today. Enable Bluetooth controller First and foremost the controller on the system needs to be enabled or unblocked. Anybody get this working in F36? Jul 30, 2022 · Bluetooth headphones (Razer Opus) are connected to a PC, but the sound does not go into them. What can I do to fix this? Thanks you. I checked the volume levels. Didn’t work for me. 7) with restarts, my Bluetooth headset (ONN Earphone) worked normally, pairing and producing sound. fc38 (F38) Bluetooth Audio becomes stuttering while downloading or heavy use in network data via ethernet (F35) Dec 29, 2024 · When I remove Bluetooth headset from it’s charging box, OS connects it automatically. 1. f… Jul 29, 2025 · My bluetooth headset stopped working after update. Sep 4, 2023 · It happens that the firmware of bluetooth adapters enters a state where it is unable to pair with a certain (or all) bluetooth devices. But when I try to actually connect, it just spits out an error: “The setup of LE_ATH-M50xBT2 has failed”. But that just ended up removing a bunch of necessary stuff. I was able to connect with these speakers and play music from my smart phone. But for some reason Headset mode (stereo high quality) does not appear in the list of Sound devices, only Hands-free mode(low quality with microphone) is available . sudo dnf reinstall bluez gnome-bluetooth - If Bluetooth still won't work, try disabling tlp (if installed, then rebooting), re-enable later if this isn't the issue: sudo systemctl disable tlp. These next step will show you how to get Bluetooth working from the command line. Sound interruptions in bluetooth headphones (F36, unanswered) Bluetooth Audio (BCM4360), Fedora 39, stutters, reduced quality (F39, unanswered) Problem bluetooth in new kernel update: 6. zargs4 rvc6r jhui06 s9 bkq0jr ttjo d9 u1ak0a ji9s ubgyczl
