Hugo 6/8/2025

Connecting to Bluetooth hotspot

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This article details a workaround for IPv4 routing problems with an iPhone's Wi-Fi hotspot by using it as a Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN). It provides step-by-step instructions for Alpine Linux, covering device pairing, enabling the hotspot, and connecting via the bt-network command, while also comparing usability and potential power benefits over Wi-Fi tethering.

Connecting to Bluetooth hotspot

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