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bluetoothctl: Connect to a paired device.
$ bluetoothctl connect ${mac_address}
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This command is used to connect a specific Bluetooth device using the bluetoothctl utility in a Linux terminal.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • bluetoothctl: It is a command-line interface tool that allows you to interact with the Bluetooth subsystem in Linux.
  • connect: This is a command within bluetoothctl which is used to initiate a connection with a Bluetooth device.
  • ${mac_address}: This represents the MAC address of the Bluetooth device you want to connect to. The MAC address uniquely identifies the Bluetooth device. You need to replace ${mac_address} with the actual MAC address of the Bluetooth device you wish to connect.

By executing this command with the appropriate MAC address, you can establish a connection between your Linux system and the specified Bluetooth device.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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