Install latest PulseAudio version for Raspbian Stretch.Connect Bluetooth Headset To Raspberry Pi 3 (A2DP & HSP) ().Connect Bluetooth Headset To Raspberry Pi 3 (AD2P only) ().Connect Bluetooth Headset To Raspberry Pi 3 ().If you want to know more about what was done before, you can check my archives: It took me a very long time to eliminate suspected parts one by one, and come up with the conclusion that we can’t do much more without the support of hardware suppliers. So the main problem wasn’t resolved, HSP that supports audio input wasn’t OK using the combo Wi-Fi/Bluetooth BCM43438. For issue 3, I used a BT-USB dongle that bypassed the internal Bluetooth chip and let me use A2DP and HSP profiles.
#BLUEZ PULSEAUDIO HOW TO#
For issues 1 and 2, I found how to install manually PulseAudio, with code sources, or using Debian backports. In my previous posts, I solved the issues 1 and 2, but I couldn’t find a good solution for 3. Incorrect audio rooting SCO-HCI for the Bluetooth chip BCM43438.Unavailability of correct PulseAudio version for Raspbian Jessie.Drop-out of ALSA support in Bluez v5 (replaced by PulseAudio).You’ll be able to use both output speaker and input microphone.īy the way, thanks to the people who kept me updated in the comments, it was a long journey together (:įirstly, let me sum up the root causes of this long time problem: In this post, I’ll share with you the final solution that lets you connect your Bluetooth headset or speaker to Raspberry Pi 3.