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bluetoothctl: Display help.
$ bluetoothctl help
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The command "bluetoothctl help" is used to access the help menu of the "bluetoothctl" utility in Linux. "bluetoothctl" is a command-line tool that allows users to interact with the Bluetooth subsystem on their system.

When you enter "bluetoothctl help" in the terminal, it will display a list of available commands and their brief descriptions. This can serve as a quick reference guide to understand the functionality and usage of each command within "bluetoothctl".

Typically, the help menu will include commands such as "devices" (display connected devices), "scan" (look for nearby Bluetooth devices), "pair" (establish a connection with another device), "trust" (trust a device to connect automatically), and many more.

By using "bluetoothctl help", you can familiarize yourself with the available commands and learn how to use them effectively while managing Bluetooth devices from the command line.

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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