Control VLC with bluetooth headset

Question

I have the S305 Motorola bluetooth headset. I can control other music players (like Audacious or Goggles) from my headset but not VLC.

Is there some way to control VLC with a BT headset?

Answer 1

1. First download some packages

   sudo apt-get install bluez-utils bluez-gnome bluez-alsa
   

2. Find the MAC of the headset

   sudo hcitool scan
   

   The output will look something like this:

   $ sudo hcitool scan
   Scanning ...
           XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX       Stereo Headset
   

3. Setup ~/.asoundrc file

   pcm.bluetooth {
           type bluetooth
           device "XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX"
           profile "auto"
   }
   

4. Reboot

   sudo reboot
   

5. Connect Bluetooth Headset

6. Change alsa-audio-device in ~/.config/vlc/vlcrc:

   gedit ~/.config/vlc/vlcrc
   

   Find:

   # Audio output device (string)
   # alsa-audio-device=default
   

   And change it to

   # Audio output device (string)
   alsa-audio-device=bluetooth
   

Hope this help.