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ohboy21
Asked: 2012-05-02 12:25:24 +0800 CST

Bluetooth keyboard won't connect until PIN verification

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I want to connect my bluetooth keyboard (macintosh) at Startup.

But what should i say, i have to enter a PIN, without a keyboard is connected...

Is there a way to connect my keyboard without to buy a USB-Keyboard?

My mouse won't connect, too - i have to enter a PIN there as well!

EDIT: I have a Thinkpad x60s, too. Is there any chance to pair my thinkpad (ubuntu) with my machine (ubuntu) via bluetooth?

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1 Answers

  1. It is a very easy task and I had no problems with a bluethooth keyboard (Thinkpad).

    A) You can use the "add new device" wizard of Ubuntus standard bluetoth wizard (indicator symbol or system settings). It gives you a number. This number you simply enter on your keyboard, an press enter. Then the dialogue vanished and devices are paired.

    OR

    B) Use Blueman (sudo apt-get install blueman) and the "pair" command to easily add new devices.

    1. search for new devices with blueman
    2. right an press "pair"
    3. enter "0000" on your UBUNTU PC (you can use any custom number you like)
    4. hit ENTER or press "OK" on the pc-dialogu
    5. immediately AFTER THAT, type "0000" on your BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD
    6. hit ENTER on the keyboard

    That's it. Devices paired.

    Tested on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and 14.04 LTS with Blueman and a Thinkpad Bluethooth keyboard (which should be same as a mac keyboard, due to bluetooth standard for input devices) on a Thinkpad W510, a Thinkpad X201 and a hinkpad X61s.

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