Purpose

Please read the Disclaimers before proceeding.

This workflow is constantly being updated. Please write author with suggestions or requests.

Workflow Overview

• Enable BlueTooth
• Add BlueTooth Device
• Route output through BlueTooth device
• Crank up the volume

Enable Bluetooth

Bluetooth is not powered-on by default on the Focus to minimize power drain and heat. However, it is trivial to enable. Open and click the enable button

Add Bluetooth Device

Bluetooth devices take a minute or more to be recognized. Set your device in pairing mode and select it from the list.

Route output to BlueTooth device

Open Pulse Audio Volume Control to select the desired output device.

Crank up the volume

One can use Pulse Audio Volume Control or the standard volume widget to crank or un-crank volume as required.

Connect again

Once your device is recognized, use the BlueTooth control found in the system tray at the bottom right of the desktop to connect again.

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Disclaimers

We try hard to provide a useful workflow validated by professionals. However, we cannot anticipate every situation, and therefore cannot guarantee this procedure will work for your needs. Always back up your data and test the workflow to determine the correct procedure for you.

THIS WORKFLOW IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS WORKFLOW, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.