This will create the appropriate entries in your. Setting the headset as your default alsa audio device

Enter 'BT Sco Headset audio' for the Name.

Open System -> Preferences -> Sessions and select 'startup Programs' This is usually 0000 or 1234Īplay -B 1000000 -D plughw:Headset /usr/share/sounds/login.wavĬonfiguring btsco to run automatically at each boot

This should cause the gnome bluetooth manager to ask you for a pin number to pair.

Place the Headset into 'pairing' mode as above.

Starting the 'sco' driver for the first time ''Note: I am using my address '00:07:a4:b8:f9:77' for this example.'' ''Please substitute your address from the hcitool scan output for the remaining steps.''Ġ0:07:A4:B8:F0:77 Motorola Edit /etc/bluetooth/nf (gksu gedit /etc/bluetooth/nf ) and add a section like this

This procedure varies by headset, but usually involves holding down the power button for 10-15 seconds Note: If you prefer this module be loaded automatically at boot, run 'gksu gedit /etc/modules' and add a line for 'snd-bt-sco'. Note: This software is no longer maintained by the original authors Installing Low quality 'sco' audio drivers This is the preferred audio configuration for Bluetooth.

As of Jthe a2d audio driver is not available via apt, and requires manual compiling for installation.

The 'a2d' audio profile is a high quality compressed connection, and provides excellent audio quality. The poor sound quality is very noticeable when listening to music. The sound quality is comparable to a cell phone. The 'sco' audio profile is a low quality, low latency connection. Which one to use depends on how you plan to use your headset.

There are two different Audio profiles implemented in Bluetooth. For Ubuntu 10.10, please refer to BluetoothHeadset page. This page applies to Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy). Installing High Quality 'a2d' Audio Drivers.Setting the headset as your default alsa audio device.Configuring btsco to run automatically at each boot.Starting the 'sco' driver for the first time.Determine the BT Address of the headset.Installing Low quality 'sco' audio drivers.

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