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Best Bluetooth Adapter? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 week ago by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/linux@lemmy.world

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Looking for the best bluetooth adapter with Linux (Mint) compatibility..I got one now but it seems to have cutting out issues and doesn't work well with some stuff (like a PS4 controller).

Or maybe it's just Linux bluetooth being terrible as usual? Has anyone had luck with different dongles? (No scamazon links please)

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[–] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Consider replacing the WiFi card (which also likely does your BT). You’ll get a nice upgrade to your WiFi in the process.

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Woops forgot to clarify this is a desktop

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 week ago

Same can apply, the board can have WiFi, or you can get a card. I had BT issues with an older Logitech mouse I had to install a different Bluetooth package. I forget which one now

[–] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Yeah. My desktop mobo has a WiFi chip plugged into a little PCIe port. It does the Bluetooth too, and you can replace it.

I bring this up because Bluetooth on a new WiFi card is likely to be better Bluetooth than a cheap dongle, and there’s a chance your setup doesn’t like the WiFi either if it doesn’t like the Bluetooth.