https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=481722
Bug ID: 481722
Summary: Bluetooth should not be ON by default
Classification: Plasma
Product: Bluedevil
Version: unspecified
Platform: Neon
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: system tray
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: ilikef...@waterisgone.com
CC: m...@ratijas.tk, now...@gmail.com
Target Milestone: ---
Created attachment 166039
--> https://bugs.kde.org/attachment.cgi?id=166039&action=edit
Bluetooth being on by default and its system tray widget showing a confusing
icon and message
SUMMARY
Bluetooth should not be ON by default
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Install KDE Neon on a laptop or other device that has a Bluetooth adapter
2.
3. Look at Bluetooth status in the system tray widget or in System Settings
OBSERVED RESULT
1. Bluetooth is ON by default
2. Confusing icon and message (No devices found), suggesting that some devices
were searched for.
EXPECTED RESULT
1.Bluetooth to be OFF by default.
2. The confusing icon and message to not be there as I have not initiated any
search for devices action.
Did the computer do it by itself, without asking me?
What has it searched for if I never paired any device and I also haven't
searched for any device to pair and I have never sent a file to any device?
3. I expect that the Bluetooth adapter is not on by default, potentially
consuming more energy, doing more EM radiation, heating up the adapter and the
laptop more.
On my laptop, I've seen in the past that after prolonged used of a Bluetooth
connection (mouse or game controller) the connection just stops working, even
restarting the laptop will not help for a while.
I assume it's because the adapter heats up and then drops all the connections,
so it's better to have it off as long as possible and not have it on if it's
not used.
4. Because of the so many Bluetooth vulnerabilities, most guides recommend the
Bluetooth to be off when not used:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blueborne-vulnerabilities-impact-over-5-billion-bluetooth-enabled-devices/
https://itigic.com/why-turning-off-bluetooth-when-not-in-use-is-a-wise-move/
https://us.norton.com/blog/mobile/bluetooth-security
I am wondering if I had more than one Bluetooth adapter, like a few more
connected by USB.
I would definitely not expect to also have those ones on by default too,
draining even more energy and adding more vulnerabilities.
I expect the Bluetooth to be turned on only if I try to send a file, try to
pair a device or some devices have been paired in the past, which some of them
might be ON and need to be auto-connected.
And in the cases of:
-Sending a file to a device
- Searching for a device by not finding it or not pairing to any
I expect that the Bluetooth turn itself off after some minutes, in case I
forget to do it myself.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma:
KDE Plasma Version: 6.0.0
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.0.0
Qt Version: 6.6.2
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Graphics Platform: Wayland
Installed ISO: neon-testing-20240207-1524.iso
Fully up to date: 2024-02-23
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