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hcitool Command - Configure Bluetooth Connections
The hcitool command is used to configure Bluetooth connections and send special commands to Bluetooth devices. It is commonly used for scanning, connecting, and managing Bluetooth devices from the command line.
Syntax
hcitool [options] [command] [parameters]
Examples
hcitool dev
List available Bluetooth devices.
hcitool scan
Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.
hcitool info XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
Get information about a specific Bluetooth device.
Notes
- hcitool may require root privileges for some operations.
- It is deprecated in favor of newer tools like
bluetoothctl
, but still widely used. - Use
hciconfig
to configure Bluetooth adapters.