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Bluetooth 6.2 – more responsive, improves security, USB comms, and testing

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220 points zdw | 1 comments | 06 Nov 25 00:09 UTC | HN request time: 0.262s | source
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TheAceOfHearts ◴[12 Nov 25 07:30 UTC] No.45897298[source]▶
I haven't tried a bluetooth device in years, is pairing still godawful? I wish they would give you the option to pair through USB. Just plug in the host and peripheral and press the pair button, and it should automatically negotiate pairing. I don't care if it requires the hassle of occasionally having to plug something in to pair the two devices as long as it works 100% reliably.
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1. Elfener ◴[12 Nov 25 07:55 UTC] No.45897451[source]▶
The worst bluetooth pairing experience is with devices featuring "quick pair" "fast pair" and similar.

The best pairing experience is with devices that have a pair button or let you hold down the power button to enter pairing mode. Although I've now ended up with headphones (Creative Zen Hybrid (Gen 2)) that have this, but also decide to just unexpectedly enter pairing mode when you disconnect all devices from it...