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Bazzite•3y ago•
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Unable to connect bluetooth controller

Hey y'all,

I've been browsing around looking for an answer. The closest I got was 🛟bazzite-helpCan external controllers still be connected on bazzite?, but my system doesn't include
ujust configure-gamepad
ujust configure-gamepad
. It returns
ian@fedora ~ [1]> ujust configure-gamepads
error: Justfile does not contain recipe `configure-gamepads`.
ian@fedora ~ [1]> ujust configure-gamepads
error: Justfile does not contain recipe `configure-gamepads`.


I saw that updated versions would have xpad set as the default drivers for Bazzite soemtime past 2.2, and I installed this on the 1st, so I assume I have that installed. I did add a wireplumber lua at
~/.config/wireplumber/bluetooth.lua.d/61-bluez-monitor.lua
~/.config/wireplumber/bluetooth.lua.d/61-bluez-monitor.lua
to be able to use my airpods in mSBC mode, but I wouldn't think that would be the issue.
Solution
Here's the fix that I've found for this, not the best, but it's now doing what I want it to:

Open up Console and type in
bluetoothctl
bluetoothctl

Once in
bluetoothctl
bluetoothctl
, start scanning by using the command
scan on
scan on

After your controller/device that you're looking to connect has been listed, connect to it using
connect *MAC address of device*
connect *MAC address of device*

Test the controller/device to make sure it is functional
After testing, disconnnect the controller/device via the bluetooth menu. Once the controller/device is disconnected, it should disappear from the menu.
Turn the controller/device back on, this should have it attempt to re-connect to the system. You should receive a notification asking what to do about the bluetooth device. Selecting "Trust and Allow" will save the device to the list, allowing for easier pairing in the future.
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