Fail to connect JBL headset via Bluetooth

[JMBL]

Ok, here’s my problem, I’ve been using OSMC on my Raspberry Pi 3B for some years, without any real problem§.

Until I tried to connect my JLB headset through Bluetooth : altought it’s detected by the Raspberry, pairing (without a pin) keeps failing. I can’t figure why : I paired it to my Mac, and my Android phone. I use OSMC latest version.

Connecting it with a cable is out of the question, as the Raspberry is more than 10ft/3m away.

Any suggestion ? Thanks.

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@JMBL

Until I tried to connect my JLB headset through Bluetooth : altought it’s detected by the Raspberry, pairing (without a pin) keeps failing. I can’t figure why : I paired it to my Mac, and my Android phone. I use OSMC latest version.

Did you install a2dp package?
Also as it is a Headset it might need for you to switch the sink, search for headset here.

[TESTING] Bluetooth audio streaming (A2DP)

Hi, We’d like to add Bluetooth audio streaming to the App Store shortly, but first we’d like to get some feedback and testing done. Make sure your system is fully up to date, and then run the following commands: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install a2dp-app-osmc Note: Pairing is sometimes problematic. This is being worked on. If you experience stutters or dropouts, it may be your dongle. I personally experienced this with a couple of Bluetooth dongles and had better luck with other one…

[JMBL]

Nope I didn’t, I wasn’t aware I ought to. Btw, I’ve no idea how to to do that… Can you point me into the right direction, please ?

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@JMBL

Btw, I’ve no idea how to to do that

You mean how to install a2dp package that is explained in that thread I linked above.

Changing the sink for the headset I suggested to you to search his forum for headset.
But if that is too complicated here is the link to a quite detailed advice.
But you only need to do this step if you don’t get sound after pairing and changing the audio output.

Bose Bluetooth Headphones, "Call From..."

Managed to solve this myself after a while. Starting with a fresh install of osmc (2018-06 i think). TL;DR: Once you have a2dp-app-osmc installed, have paired and connected to your headphones, set your device to a2dp_sink via pactl. Despite profiles being a component of bluetooth connection, Profile switching is handled by the audio controller, in OSMC its Pulse Audiopactl. pactl list sources short get the device # of your headphones from the output and put in place in the following command. …

[JMBL]

Ok, thanks for the advice. I’ll try it tonight and will post the result here. Have a nice day.

[JMBL]

Hi !

So, I installed ad2dp.package. I could pair my headset right away, then I changed the audio output. I tried the 2 pulse audio option, but with no result

• first pulse audio option : no sound, plus jittery film playback
• second audio option : no sound at all, but the movie was fine

I tried both with and without bluetooth dongle.

So, I guess I will have to change the sink as you advised. No time for that today, but I’ll let you know the results. Btw, what DOES sink mean in that instance ? English isn’t my natural language, so it seems rather weird.

Have a nice evening.

[sam_nazarko]

Sink means audio output.

[RobertJRussellLives]

@JMBL
Think of it like a kitchen or bathroom: Tap/Faucet being OSMC and a sink/basin being your headset.

There are also a lot of Input/Output terms already when it comes to Bluetooth and Audio so the Source/Sink terms make a little more sense sometimes.

[JMBL]

Thanks for the tip. Makes perfect sense once you get the picture.