Adding bluetooth to a non BT Smart TV

by Juppie902

I have a Blaupunkt 4K 'Smart' TV with android 6.0 on it , some sort of customized version of android with narrowed down settings. It does not come with built in Bluetooth settings or functionality.

I bought a USB to Bluetooth external transceiver, connected to the TV's USB port but no way to enter the settings of Bluetooth as such item does not exist under the Settings menu.
Is it possible to add it somehow , alternatively, any android app to access BT settings ?
The TV's android is not rooted, I tried my luck with one random chineese rooting app but no avail. No idea how to root it to change stuff 'under the hood'.

live4ever2

Which Bluetooth adapter did you try?

I’ve had good luck with Plugable: https://plugable.com/products/usb-bt4le

I used this one on the original ADT-1 (Android 5) and Nexus Player (Android 6) to upgrade the internal bt. Also used with the original Raspberry Pi B for it’s older Linux support.

If the Plugable one doesn’t work I don’t think Bluetooth will be an option on that TV.

luqmanr

What do you wish to achieve with the Bluetooth? If it's for audio / headphones, you can try the avantree leaf, or creative bt-w2

FoferJ

Is your TV running Android, or AndroidTV? They are different operating systems.

CuvisTheConqueror

If Android detects the Bluetooth adapter, it should add it to the settings menu automatically. AFAIK, there is no way to force it.

It could be that the device you've selected just isn't supported under Android. Or it could be that the version of Android on your TV didn't come with a Bluetooth stack installed at all. It's hard to say.

tlamere

A USB Bluetooth dongle/adapter requires drivers to work, which is why it would only work on a computer.

tmihai20

If there are no drivers for it, it won't show anywhere. I have not even thought of adding BT to an Android that does not have it. What could be achievable is to stream to it using this kind of device. You are bound to what drivers are available in the kernel of your device.

LePeR1898

Can always play it off as a dream you had and it sounded fun.