BlueZ

kernel code

e kernel modules of BlueZ are included in the Linux 2.4 and 2.6 kernel series. It is always a good idea to use the latest stable kernel. For some older ones the Bluetooth subsystem can be updated through patches.

libraries and tools

To use the latest Bluetooth kernel modules is one important thing, but without support from the userspace these modules are useless. For the minimal functionality the bluez package is needed. But it is safe to install all other packages as well.

• bluez-4.62.tar.gz

• bluez-firmware-1.2.tar.gz
• bluez-hcidump-1.42.tar.gz

For OBEX connectivity:

• obexd-0.21.tar.gz

For some Linux distributions pre-compiled binary packages exists. Other distributions picked up BlueZ and provide their own packages, so it is always a good idea to check the package lists of the distributions.

old versions

The 3.x series of libraries and packages are the most deployed ones at the moment. With the release of the 4.x series they are now in maintenance mode.

• bluez-libs-3.36.tar.gz
• bluez-utils-3.36.tar.gz

The 2.x series of libraries and packages are officially deprecated and also unsupported. The download link is only provided for reference.

• bluez-libs-2.25.tar.gz
• bluez-utils-2.25.tar.gz