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Ambiguous explanations when connecting a keyboard #198
Description
What Happened?
I wanted to connect my MX Keys bluetooth keyboard, and the message displayed was... weird ? unclear ? uncorrect ?
There isn't "code displayed" on my keyboard.
Steps to Reproduce
- connect a bluetooth keyboard
- wait for the pairing message
Expected Behavior
The message should be modified.
For instance, this is what I get when I connect my bluetooth keyboard on Gnome
Please enter the following PIN on "%s" . Then press "Return" on the keyboard.
I guess I understand what elementary OS is trying to "tell" me, but it's unclear.
I'm also wondering if it's (only) a "wording" problem or if it's something deeper in the code.
OS Version
7.x (Horus)
Software Version
Latest release (I have run all updates)
Log Output
No response
Hardware Info
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Activity
jeremypw commentedon May 2, 2023
That message makes sense when connecting a phone (which will display the code) but not when connecting devices without a supply so should be suppressed in that case (assuming it is possible for elementary to determine whether or not the connecting device has a display).
The code is a security check to make sure that you are connecting your phone to the device that you think you are (no man in the middle attack).
BenMorant commentedon May 2, 2023
Hello Jeremy, thanks a lot for your explanation.