Hello, I switched to Zorin from Windows 10 couple weeks ago. This is my first time using Linux. I am trying to connect my Anker brand soundcore p20i and R100 model headphones, when headphones in pairing mode they are not consistently visible, when they are visible I try to connect and it is also not consistent, when devices connected I move to Sound section to change Input/Output device but I cant see the headphone there and connection getting lost.
Tried to get help from ChatGPT but not really worked, I just copy/pasted to terminal what gpt gave me and reboot several times but nothing. Anyone have any ideas?
By the way, my Logitech brand mouse connected via Bluetooth and there is not problem at all.
Not an answer, so to speak, but after spending many hours setting up Zorin OS 18 to output to my USB digital interface, I recommend you install PulseAudio Volume Control application to help with your troubleshooting; it is helpful with output/sound control in general.
" Anker Soundcore P20i and R100 are Bluetooth audio devices that generally work with Linux systems using standard Bluetooth stack support, but specific drivers are not typically required.
P20i (True Wireless Earbuds) : These use standard Bluetooth profiles (A2DP for audio, HFP/HSP for microphone). No proprietary drivers are needed. Ensure your Linux system has BlueZ and PulseAudio or PipeWire installed. For microphone functionality, set the Bluetooth profile to HSP/HFP in Pavucontrol (Configuration tab), not A2DP. On Ubuntu 22.10 and newer, install libspa-0.2-bluetooth via sudo apt install libspa-0.2-bluetooth to enable full audio and mic support.
R100 (Over-Ear Headphones) : Similar to the P20i, the R100 relies on standard Bluetooth audio protocols. Pairing is handled via bluetoothctl or the desktop GUI. Use the same steps as for the P20i: trust, pair, connect via bluetoothctl . For microphone use, ensure the profile is set to HSP/HFP in the audio settings.
For official documentation and firmware updates, visit the Soundcore US Documents & Drivers page . Note that Anker does not provide dedicated Linux drivers for these models—compatibility depends on the Linux distribution’s Bluetooth stack. Most modern distributions (Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Fedora) support these devices out of the box with proper configuration.
Are these Headphones connected diretly to Your MAchine or do they use a Dongle? When You go to /etc/bluetooth/main.conf open the main.conf File with Text Editor and check if AutoEnable is set to true:
