How-to use a bluetooth headset with SuSE 10.0.

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The procedure in this article was written and tested with version SUSE Linux 10.0 Whilst there is no guarantee, it should be applicable to later versions. If you find this to be incorrect, please help to update this article.

What you need?

SuSE packages

Verify that the following packages are installed on your system:

   * alsa
   * alsa-devel
   * bluez-libs
   * bluez-utils
   * kernel-source 

If not, you can install them through Yast: they're provided in the SuSE 10.0 DVD.

Other packages

You also need the btsco package, which can be downloaded from http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=116589.

Enabling bluetooth services in SuSE 10.0

You can enable bluetooth services in SuSE 10.0 using Yast. Just go in Yast -> Hardware -> Bluetooth. Here you have to:

• Enable the bluetooth services.
• Choose to use a PIN and set the PIN to 0000. This is the default value for my Motorola HT500 headset.
• Click on the "Device classes and services" button and select:
  • Capturing
  • Audio
  • Telephony

Accept all choices to start the bluetooth management deamon.

Compiling the btsco software

Unpack the package you downloaded from SourceForge and open a terminal in its directory. For example, if you unpacked it on your desktop, open a console and write:

• cd btsco-0.4
• su - - Insert the root's password when prompted.
• ./configure
• make
• make install

Compiling the btsco kernel module

Preparing the kernel

Before compiling the btsco kernel module you need to prepare the kernel sources. Always in the console, as root, write:

• cd /usr/src/linux
• make cloneconfig
• make prepare-all

Compiling the kernel module

In the same terminal, go back to the btsco directory and write:

• cd kernel
• make
• make install
• depmod -e
• make clean

Final steps

• Insert the module by typing: modprobe snd_bt_sco
• Stop the esound controller, if running: esdctl stop
• Start hci0 hciconfig hci0 up
• Type hciconfig hci0 voice 0x0060
• Switch the headset on in the pairing mode and find its hardware address with: hcitool scan
• Launch the application: btsco <hw_address>. This application will stay active until the connection between the PC and the headset will stay on.
• The headset should be now represented in your SuSE as /dev/dsp1. Change the device permissions to 666, by typing:
  • chmod 666 /dev/dsp1

You should now be able to use your headset in software like Skype. In Skype you have to go to Tools -> Options->Hand/headsets and choose /dev/dsp1 as audio device. You can test if it works by calling the Skype test echo123.

References

• snd-bt-sco: a Bluetooth headset driver for ALSA
• Mini how to get a bluetooth headset working with Linux
• Guida utilizzo auricolare bluetooth con Skype (in Italian)