---
name: "hid2hci"
section: "8"
platform: "linux"
package: "bluez"
version: "4.99-2"
release: "Debian 7 (Wheezy)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/hid2hci/8"
---

# hid2hci(8)

Bluetooth HID to HCI mode switching utility

## NAME

hid2hci - Bluetooth HID to HCI mode switching utility

## SYNOPSIS

**hid2hci** \[ *options* \]

## DESCRIPTION

**hid2hci** is used to set up switch supported Bluetooth devices into the HCI mode and back.

## OPTIONS

- **--mode= \[hid, hci\]**

  Sets the mode to switch the device into

- **--method= \[csr, logitech-hid, dell\]**

  Which vendor method to use for switching the device.

- **--devpath=**

  Specifies the device path in /sys

- **--help**

  Gives a list of possible options.

- Written by Marcel Holtmann \<marcel@holtmann.org\>.

  ## AUTHOR