How do I pair a bluetooth device graphically from the GNOME desktop?

[Lux Zhang]

On 14/05/07, Rogue <roguexz at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Gilboa,
>
> Gilboa Davara wrote:
> > On Sun, 2007-05-13 at 21:09 +0530, Rogue wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Gilboa,
> >> I have bluetooth-applet version 0.6 installed. I do not see a way to
> >> initiate a pairing between my bluetooth headset and the laptop. Are you
> >> talking about a feature in a newer version of the applet? If so, what
> is
> >> the version number and is it available in the testing repositories?
> >>
> >> thanks,
> >> Rogue
> >>
> >
> > Rogue,
> >
> > I don't remember how to initiate a bluetooth pairing from gnome-applet,
> > but in-order to do the reverse:
> > - Start the bluetooth-applet
> > - Right click on the bluetooth icon, select "Preferences".
> > - Switch to "visible and connectible".
> >
> > Your handset should now be able to see, and pair with your computer.
> >
> >
> The idea is that I am trying to pair my bluetooth headset. In which
> case, I need to initiate the connection from the laptop. I am aware
> about the other way around. My point is, if there is a UI available for
> doing such pairing. I would like to know if it is possible to invoke it
> through the command line directly. I understand that there is no UI /
> application available right now for doing it. Just wondering why.
>
> later,
> Rogue
> > - Gilboa
> >



I think what Rogue wants is how to discover bluetooth devices using his
laptop.



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