Windows
Linux
Hardware & Drivers
Bluetooth
Windows Bluetooth settings equivalent in Linux
Pairs, trusts, connects and manages Bluetooth devices.
Windows
→
Bluetooth settings
Linux equivalents
bluetoothctl
bluetoothctl
bluetoothctl
Overview
What this command does
Pairs, trusts, connects and manages Bluetooth devices.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Bluetooth control shell
Pairs, trusts, connects and manages Bluetooth devices.
bluetoothctl
Bluetooth control shell
bluetoothctl --help
Show command help when supported
man bluetoothctl
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
bluetoothctl
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: Bluetooth settings
bluetoothctlReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
bluetoothctl | Bluetooth control shell |
bluetoothctl --help | Show command help when supported |
man bluetoothctl | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | apt package: bluez | bluetoothctl |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | dnf package: bluez | bluetoothctl |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | pacman package: bluez | bluetoothctl |
Same command on this distribution. |
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