VM-611 Bluetooth Not Working - Echo Frames Pairing Issue

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Problem Description

VM-611 (media-bridge) has Bluetooth functionality disabled/not working, preventing pairing with Echo Frames for Alexa integration.

Current Configuration

• VM ID: 611
• Name: media-bridge
• Status: Running
• Memory: 2048MB
• Cores: 2
• USB Bluetooth: Configured with `args: -device usb-bt-dongle`

Issue Details

• Virtual USB Bluetooth dongle is configured in Proxmox VM settings
• Bluetooth still won't turn on inside the VM
• This is critical for pairing Echo Frames with Alexa
• VM-612 (Bliss-OS-Android) is a clone and currently stopped

Investigation Needed

1. Determine what OS is running in VM-611
2. Check if Bluetooth drivers are installed in the guest OS
3. Verify USB passthrough is working correctly
4. Test Bluetooth functionality inside the VM
5. Check if additional kernel modules or drivers are needed

Expected Outcome

Bluetooth should be functional in VM-611 to enable:

• Echo Frames pairing
• Alexa voice integration
• Audio device connectivity

VM Configuration

```
args: -device usb-bt-dongle
boot: order=virtio0
cores: 2
cpu: host
memory: 2048
net0: virtio=BC:24:11:5A:AE:F5,bridge=vmbr0
ostype: other
serial0: socket
tablet: 1
vga: qxl
virtio0: local-lvm:vm-611-disk-0,cache=none,size=500G
```

Priority

High - Required for Alexa Echo Frames functionality