bluez ☆
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Description:
Bluetooth protocol stack for Linux
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 5.85@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: bluetooth linux wireless networking protocol-stack
Install: brew install bluez
About:
BlueZ is the official Linux Bluetooth protocol stack, providing a full implementation of the Bluetooth core specifications. It enables seamless wireless communication for a wide range of devices, from audio peripherals to IoT sensors. The stack includes essential daemons and utilities for managing connections and device profiles.
Key Features:
  • Full Bluetooth 5.x protocol support
  • Audio (A2DP, HFP) and HID profile support
  • D-Bus integration for service management
  • Low Energy (LE) and Mesh networking capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Connecting Bluetooth audio devices like headphones and speakers
  • Pairing HID devices such as keyboards, mice, and game controllers
  • Developing and debugging Bluetooth Low Energy applications
  • Managing Bluetooth mesh networks for IoT deployments
Alternatives:
  • BlueZ for macOS – Port of the Linux stack to macOS, less native than Apple's IOBluetooth framework
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Dependencies: dbus, glib, libical, readline, systemd
Bottles available for: arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Nov 22, 2025 3:47am 0 VERSION_BUMP 6f969136
Nov 21, 2025 7:51pm 0 VERSION_BUMP efc672ca
Dec 28, 2024 2:47pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3d79ac1e
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