diff --git a/docs/troubleshooting.rst b/docs/troubleshooting.rst index 8f84e10d..53493325 100644 --- a/docs/troubleshooting.rst +++ b/docs/troubleshooting.rst @@ -118,6 +118,33 @@ crash with an ``ImportError`` similar to:: To fix the error, change the name of the script to something other than ``bleak.py``. +---------- +Linux Bugs +---------- + +Occasional "Not connected" errors on Raspberry Pi +================================================= + +If you are using the built in WiFi/Bluetooth module on a Raspberry Pi and and are seeing occasional +"Not connected" errors, also manifesting as HCI error 0x3e and BlueZ error "Software caused +connection abort", when trying to connect to a device, it may be due to wifi interference on +the chip level. + +As a test the wifi interface can be disabled using either + +.. code-block:: shell + + sudo rfkill block wlan + +or + +.. code-block:: shell + + sudo nmcli radio wifi off + +See `this <https://github.com/project-chip/connectedhomeip/issues/16178>`_ Matter issue +with similar problems on Raspberry Pi and other devices. + ---------- macOS Bugs ----------