Bluetooth managers (Linux Mint)

I don't like the default bluetooth manager on Linux Mint: It requires too many clicks to reconnect the one headphone that I use all the time. This should be easier!

Inventory

Bluetooth managers for Linux Mint

Name	Remarks
Blueman	sudo apt install blueman
Blueberry	This is the default bluetooth manager on Linux Mint Aka Bluetooth manager
Bluedevil	Full-featured Originally for KDE, but can be used on other desktop environments too sudo apt install bluedevil
Blueman
Bluetooth Quick Connect	This is a Gnome extension [1]
Bluez-utils	Set of command-line tools for Bluetooth This might be more efficient (because I can program it) than having a traditional GUI client [2]
Pipewire	Not a Bluetooth manager, but an improved alternative for Pulse Audio [3]

Sources

• https://nathandyer.me/2021/11/02/bluetooth-in-linux.html
• https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/1401/bluetooth-quick-connect/