Fedora and Windows Dual-Boot Bluetooth Sync

Dual-Booting Fedora and Windows: How to Sync Bluetooth Link Keys Without Leaving Linux

If you are a dual-boot user running Fedora 43 and Windows, you have certainly encountered this frustrating issue: you pair your Bluetooth soundbar on Linux, then on Windows, but when you return to Linux, the connection is lost. Disclaimer: The MAC addresses and the Link Key used in this tutorial (e.g., 88:C9:E8... and A5AF8E...) are fictional examples. You must identify and use the specific values belonging to your own hardware. ...

January 15, 2026 · 3 min · Pierre-Emmanuel MERCIER