Is there any way to tell if this wireless headset will work with Linux wirelessly?

wh33t · 05-29-2022, 12:53 AM

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08TBF4S42/...ustomerReviews

I can't seem to find anyone confirming it works with Linux from the amazon page itself. It has it's own wireless USB dongle, I feel like it probably would work but if anyone could help me confirm or deny this I'd much appreciate it.

ondoho · 05-29-2022, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wh33t

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08TBF4S42/...ustomerReviews

I can't seem to find anyone confirming it works with Linux from the amazon page itself. It has it's own wireless USB dongle, I feel like it probably would work but if anyone could help me confirm or deny this I'd much appreciate it.

I spent a few minutes searching around.
It does say it's PC compatible, so I don't see why it shouldn't work.
The technical specs on the amazon page are extremely sparse.
AFAICS the wireless dongle should present the computer with a USB sound card (your computer's wireless remains unaffected).
Actual reviews on reputable sites don't seem to exist, here's a yt video and a 1-page manual:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Z3QxSCXpo ("Unboxing", I haven't even clicked the link)
https://manuals.plus/nubwo/g05-bt-wi...set-manual-pdf

business_kid · 06-03-2022, 08:26 AM

In my experience things with their own dongle are matched and get on with it. It doesn't work "with linux" it works with anything.

Getting your sound out on usb might be interesting, OTOH. Sound is Analogue and usually comes out of jackplugs. USB is strictly digital.

kakistocrat · 06-03-2022, 08:43 AM

USB audio has worked for me on Devuan, if anecdotes are of any use, despite PulseAudio. Same for Linux Mint and Ubuntu. Though I have not checked recent versions of the last two, it seems unlikely that something so important would not continue to function.

boughtonp · 06-03-2022, 08:47 AM

Please start such thread by posting the name of the hardware itself - not an Amazon link, (with referral code?).

Also, putting "NUBWO G06 Wireless Gaming Headset" into a search engine reveals what appears to the official product page. The links at the bottom of the page include a customer service email address, as well as a forum, where one could ask about compatibility.

Though personally I find a company using Wix for their website to be a large red flag. When combined with Nubwo's current Shipping & Returns policies, I would not trust any product with that brand on it.

dugan · 06-03-2022, 06:42 PM

Yes. All headsets work.

ondoho · 06-03-2022, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by business_kid

In my experience things with their own dongle are matched and get on with it. It doesn't work "with linux" it works with anything.

The last sentence - IDK, it has happened numerous times that devices do "Just Work" with $PROPRIETARY_OS, but do not "Just Work" with GNU/Linux. If neither the kernel nor some 3rd party provide drivers for that dongle, then it doesn't. The question has merit, although OP could've put in more effort...

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Getting your sound out on usb might be interesting, OTOH. Sound is Analogue and usually comes out of jackplugs. USB is strictly digital.

AFAIU the dongle registers as a sound card.