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i looked and couldn't find an answer to my problem. I am trying to connect to my Logitech Boombox via bluetooth. It recognizes the device, but once it pairs it claims "failed authentication".

Thx, Sebas

SebaZ
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  • check it once http://nex.scrapping.cc/articles/linux-bluez-a2dp-alsa.html – Sukupa91 Nov 27 '13 at 17:44
  • I have the same issue, only Ubuntu does not even recognise the speakers in the first place. Connecting them to my phone is not a problem. I tried installing Blueman Bluetooth Manager and but it didn't find my speakers either. –  Mar 09 '14 at 09:47
  • On Debian Wheezy (I do not have an Ubuntu install handy to test), I successfully paired the device with my Lenovo ThinkPad x201, but it did not appear as a device in Sound Settings until I ran the following: sudo apt-get install pulseaudio-module-bluetooth && pacmd load-module module-bluetooth-discover – iokevins Dec 12 '14 at 19:41

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I had the same problem running Ubuntu 13.04, with a Logithech Boombox UE. In my case the solution was to edit the /etc/bluetooth/audio.conf file.

Under section [General] add:

Disable=Socket
Enable=Source

This should get the connection working. However, the sound is faltering and I had to add further modifications to the file.

In the same section add:

SCORouting=PCM
AutoConnect=true

Under section [Headset] add:

HFP=false
SBCSources=1
MPEG12Sources=0

This solved the problem for me.

I hope that helps.

Damian Nadales
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After upgrade from 20.04 to 22.04 Boombox didn't connect any more. Installing pipewire-pulse solved the problem.

be happy
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I have encountered exactly the same problem with Bluetooth 4.99 - I've Googled my eyeballs out on this, posted for help on numerous forums, tried all possible tips & tweaks. Nothing. Logitech support are useless on this.

Somebody, somewhere, must have some ideas on how to fix this!

castalla
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  • On Debian Wheezy (I do not have an Ubuntu install handy to test), I successfully paired the device with my Lenovo ThinkPad x201, but it did not appear as a device in Sound Settings until I ran the following: sudo apt-get install pulseaudio-module-bluetooth && pacmd load-module module-bluetooth-discover – iokevins Dec 12 '14 at 19:43