# Qualcomm Linux Bluetooth documentation Learn about the Bluetooth^®^ subsystem on Qualcomm^®^ Linux^®^, verify Bluetooth functionality, and debug Bluetooth issues. ## Bluetooth overview Bluetooth overview Learn about Bluetooth wireless technology and explore Qualcomm Linux’s Bluetooth solutions. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/introduction.html#introduction Bluetooth features Get to know the Bluetooth stack, capabilities, and profile support in Qualcomm Linux. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bt_ft_overview.html#bt-ft-overview Bluetooth software architecture Understand the key components of Bluetooth software architecture. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bt_architecture_overview.html#bt-architecture-overview Get started with Bluetooth functionality Understand the prerequisites to get started with verifying the Bluetooth functionality using a sample application. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/get-started.html#get-started Set the Bluetooth MAC address Configure the Bluetooth MAC address of your device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/get-started.html#section-dmc-4mq-mcc-navyanka-08-24-24-2046-12-275 ## Verify functionality of BlueZ stack Perform Bluetooth GAP functions Enable Bluetooth, scan for nearby devices, pair devices, list paired devices, enable discovery, and disable Bluetooth using `bluetoothctl` menu. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bluez-perform-bluetooth-gap-functions.html#bluez-perform-bluetooth-gap-functions Perform Bluetooth Low Energy GATT server functions Connect to a remote device, add services and characteristics, register an application, start an advertisement, and disconnect using the `bluetoothctl` menu and `menu gatt` submenu. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bluez-perform-bluetooth-low-energy-gatt-server-functions.html#bluez-perform-bluetooth-low-energy-gatt-server-functions Perform Bluetooth Low Energy GATT client functions Connect to a remote device, manage Bluetooth Low Energy GATT scans, retrieve attributes, read and write characteristic and descriptor values, and control attribute notifications using the `bluetoothctl` menu and `menu gatt` submenu. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bluez-perform-bluetooth-low-energy-gatt-client-functions.html#bluez-perform-bluetooth-low-energy-gatt-client-functions Perform Bluetooth HOGP functions Connect a device and verify HOGP functionality using `bluetoothctl` menu and evtest tool. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bluez-perform-bluetooth-hogp-functions.html#bluez-perform-bluetooth-hogp-functions Perform Bluetooth A2DP source functions Connect a remote device, list transport options, check codec capabilities, set the volume, play an audio file, list the sinks and play audio on a specified sink using the `bluetoothctl` menu, `menu transport` submenu, and `paplay` commands. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bluez-perform-bluetooth-a2dp-source-functions.html#bluez-perform-bluetooth-a2dp-source-functions Perform Bluetooth A2DP sink functions Manage your audio experience, connect a remote device, list transport options and check codec capabilities. Set the volume, play an audio file and explore other player functions using the `bluetoothctl` menu, `menu transport` submenu, and `menu player` commands. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bluez-perform-bluetooth-a2dp-sink-functions.html#bluez-perform-bluetooth-a2dp-sink-functions Perform Bluetooth HFP client functions Connect or disconnect a remote device, dial a phone number, answer incoming calls, list active calls, reject or disconnect calls using the `bluetoothctl` menu and `ofono/test` tools. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bluez-perform-bluetooth-hfp-client-functions.html#bluez-perform-bluetooth-hfp-client-functions Perform Bluetooth HFP audio gateway functions Connect a remote device and verify the functionality of an audio gateway using `bluetoothctl` menu and `paplay` commands. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bluez-perform-bluetooth-hfp-ag-functions.html#bluez-perform-bluetooth-hfp-ag-functions Perform Bluetooth OPP server functions Receive a file in the server role. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bluez-perform-bluetooth-opp-server-functions.html#bluez-perform-bluetooth-opp-server-functions Perform Bluetooth OPP client functions Send a file in the client role. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bluez-perform-bluetooth-opp-client-functions.html#bluez-perform-bluetooth-opp-client-functions Perform Bluetooth FTP client functions Create a folder, go to a specific folder, get folder information, copy files to and from a remote device, copy files within the remote device, move files, and delete files using the `obexctl` menu. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bluez-perform-bluetooth-ftp-server-and-client-functions.html#bluez-perform-bluetooth-ftp-server-and-client-functions Perform Bluetooth PBAP server functions Create a sample PBAP directory, and pull a contact from the server using the `obexctl` menu. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bluez-perform-bluetooth-pbap-server-functions.html#bluez-perform-bluetooth-pbap-server-functions Perform Bluetooth PBAP client functions Connect the remote device, select a phone book object, pull the phone book, get its size, and search for a contact using the `obexctl` menu. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bluez-perform-bluetooth-pbap-client-functions.html#bluez-perform-bluetooth-pbap-client-functions Perform Bluetooth MAP server functions Create a sample MAP directory, pull a message, and read it using the `obexctl` menu. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bluez-perform-bluetooth-map-server-functions.html#bluez-perform-bluetooth-map-server-functions Perform Bluetooth MAP client functions Connect the remote device, list messages in a folder, and send a message using the `obexctl` menu. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bluez-perform-bluetooth-map-client-functions.html#bluez-perform-bluetooth-map-client-functions ## Debug Bluetooth issues Debug BlueZ stack Enable and collect BlueZ, snoop, PulseAudio, ofono service, and SSR dump logs to debug BlueZ stack issues. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-13/topic/bt_debugging.html#debug-bluez-stack Last Published: Jun 26, 2025 [Next Topic Bluetooth overview](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/80-70020-13/topics/introduction.md)