The BthPS3 driver requires specific Bluetooth hardware. Many generic or very low-power Bluetooth adapters are unsupported.
: The Bluetooth adapter is turned off, unplugged, or disabled in Device Manager.
BthPS3 requires a radio that supports (Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR) or higher. If your radio is too old or lacks proper Windows "in-box" driver support, BthPS3 will not be able to hook into it. LMP Version Bluetooth Version Compatibility Status 1.0b – 1.2 Unsupported Minimum Supported 4.0 – 5.3+ Fully Supported bthps3 bluetooth host radio not found
This comprehensive guide covers why this error happens and provides step-by-step solutions to get your Bluetooth host radio recognized. Understanding the Error
If you use an external USB Bluetooth dongle, the error may appear if the dongle is plugged into a faulty USB port, a USB hub that lacks sufficient power, or if the dongle itself is dead. The BthPS3 driver requires specific Bluetooth hardware
Run:
dmesg | grep -i bluetooth | tail -20
This comprehensive guide explains why this error happens and provides step-by-step solutions to get your Bluetooth radio recognized and your controller connected. Understanding the Error