AcreetionOS Bluetooth Pairing & Audio Configuration Guide

Official AcreetionOS Documentation & Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Bluetooth on AcreetionOS

AcreetionOS includes the complete bluez stack, PipeWire audio routing, and the Blueman GUI management suite for low-latency audio, controllers, and peripherals.

2. Pairing Devices via the Graphical Interface

1. Open the Application Menu and launch Bluetooth Settings (or click the Bluetooth icon in the tray).
2. Ensure Bluetooth is toggled ON.
3. Put your Bluetooth device into pairing mode.
4. Select your device from the discovered list and click Pair (or Connect).

3. Pairing via Command Line (bluetoothctl)

bluetoothctl
[bluetooth]# power on
[bluetooth]# agent on
[bluetooth]# default-agent
[bluetooth]# scan on
[bluetooth]# pair XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
[bluetooth]# trust XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
[bluetooth]# connect XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
[bluetooth]# exit

4. Troubleshooting Bluetooth Audio & Peripherals

Bluetooth Service Inactive

Verify that the Bluetooth system service is active and enabled to start on boot:

sudo systemctl enable --now bluetooth.service
sudo systemctl status bluetooth.service

Headset Audio Quality (A2DP vs HSP/HFP)

AcreetionOS uses PipeWire with LDAC, AAC, and aptX support. If your microphone switches the audio profile to mono telephone quality, open Sound Settings and set the profile to High Fidelity Playback (A2DP Sink).