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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: 0s | 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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SkyPuncher ◴[12 Nov 25 07:43 UTC] No.45897363[source]▶
Most devices have realized pairing doesn’t need to be so hard.

Most stuff now will happily access the first thing that connects to it while in pairing mode. I have many devices that a switch my headphone pairing between with ease.

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1. rusk ◴[12 Nov 25 08:11 UTC] No.45897561[source]▶
I love when I’m streaming to the stereo in the living room and my phone decides that oh no I’d prefer to listen to that on the headphones in my pocket.