BlueZ

kernel code

The kernel modules of BlueZ are included in the Linux 2.6 kernel series. It is always a good idea to use the latest stable kernel.  Kernel modules are in the Linux kernel since 2.4.6 release.

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-4.98.tar.gz

For OBEX connectivity:

• obexd-0.44.tar.gz

For Bluetooth data dump and protocol analysis:

• bluez-hcidump-2.2.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.

Source code is also available in the GIT repositories at kernel.org.

old versions

The 2.x series of libraries and packages are deprecated and not supported anymore by BlueZ developers. If you are using it please update to the 4.x series. The download link is only provided for reference.

• 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

bluez-firmware also figures in the deprecated category:

• bluez-firmware-1.2.tar.gz