Python3 error "no module named bluetooth" on Linux Mint
bluetooth, linux, module, python, python-3.x
Solution
You've installed the Python 2 version of the bluez bindings. Either run the script using `python2` or install the Python 3 bindings. Since they aren't packaged, you would need to install them using pip:
python3 -m pip install pybluez
Problem
I am trying to connect my Lenovo S10E to a Nintendo Wiimote via bluetooth. I am using a simple Python script, reproduced below. I am calling it from the Linux Mint (version 16, "Petra") command line using `python3 find_wii.py` Script: ``` import bluetooth target_name = "Nintendo RVL-CNT-01" target_address = "00:1C:BE:29:75:7F" nearby_devices = bluetooth.discover_devices() for bdaddr in nearby_devices: if target_name == bluetooth.lookup_name( bdaddr ): target_address = bdaddr break if target_address is not None: print("found target bluetooth device with address "), target_address else: print("could not find target bluetooth device nearby") ``` I am receiving the error ``` Traceback (most recent call last): File "find_wii.py", line 1, in <module> import bluetooth ImportError: No module named 'bluetooth' ``` I have installed bluez and python wrappings for it (`sudo aptitude install python-bluez`). I have upgraded my system (`sudo apt-get update`, `sudo apt-get upgrade`). I did consulted Google, and the only official bugs I could find are here and here, and neither of the answers worked for me. How can I get the Bluetooth module to work?