---
name: "hidd"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "bluez-compat"
version: "4.99-2"
release: "Debian 7 (Wheezy)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/hidd"
---

# hidd(1)

Bluetooth HID daemon

## NAME

hidd - Bluetooth HID daemon

## DESCRIPTION

hidd - Bluetooth HID daemon

### Usage:

-

  hidd \[options\] \[commands\]

## OPTIONS

- **-i** \<hciX\|bdaddr\>

  Local HCI device or BD Address

- **-t** \<timeout\>

  Set idle timeout (in minutes)

- **-n**, **--nodaemon**

  Don't fork daemon to background

- **-h**, **--help**

  Display help

### Commands:

- **--server**

  Start HID server

- **--search**

  Search for HID devices

- **--connect** \<bdaddr\>

  Connect remote HID device

- **--kill** \<bdaddr\>

  Terminate HID connection

- **--killall**

  Terminate all connections

- **--show**

  List current HID connections