Enable BluetoothAdd Bluetooth Device
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Enable Bluetooth in the System Settings interface. This is not enabled by default to conserve battery power, and should be disabled when not in use for this reason.
Power-on Bluetooth
Enable Bluetooth Integration
The system can take up to a minute to recognize a Bluetooth device. Set the device to pairing mode and select it from the list.
One can use Pulse Audio Volume Control or the standard volume widget to adjust volume as required.
Once the device is recognized, use the Bluetooth control found in the system tray at the bottom right of the desktop to connect again.
Q: Even with the output device changed it doesn’t output sound. How can this be fixed?
A: One may need to change the output target. In the configuration tab of Pulse Audio Volume Control and select the desired output.
Q: Sometimes the sound stutters. How might I reduce this?
A: Try increasing the latency of the output. This should increase the buffer size and reduce stuttering. Use Pulse Audio Volume Control as shown.
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