Cannot connect to bluetooth speaker logitech Boombox

Question

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

Solution

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.

Comments

[Sukupa91]

check it once nex.scrapping.cc/articles/linux-bluez-a2dp-alsa.html

[Admin]

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.

[iokevins]

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]

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