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hcitool: Display local devices.
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The command "hcitool dev" is used to display the list of available Bluetooth devices on a Linux system.

When you run this command, it will provide a list of the Bluetooth devices that are currently connected or detected by the system. It is often used to check the status of Bluetooth devices and obtain information like the device name, address, and type.

The output of the command will typically include two columns:

  1. Device Name: This column displays the name or alias of the Bluetooth device.
  2. Device Address: This column shows the hardware address of the Bluetooth device, also known as the MAC address.

The "hcitool" command is a command-line utility used for general Bluetooth management. "dev" is a specific command within hcitool to display Bluetooth device information.

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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