jLink: Jabra Direct for Linux
Update Incoming!
Hey everyone just a heads-up:
An update for JLink is coming soon, and you'll be able to upgrade your firmware easily. I've completed the first step using the firmware updater. Here's a quick demo of updating my Jabra Evolve2 85 headset from version 1.3.8 to 1.5.4 (the latest):
./update ~/jabraFirmware/new/Firmware/Jabra_Evolve2_85-v1.5.4-ev285t-vector.zip
100% complete 1.3.8 -> 1.5.4 [0b0e:24ba] Jabra Evolve2 85 UC Data
100% complete 1.3.8 -> 1.5.4 [0b0e:24ba] Jabra Evolve2 85 UC Data
jLink is your go-to tool for managing Jabra headsets and dongles on Linux. Think of it as Jabra Direct for Linux.
Now you can finally manage your Jabra devices on Linux with ease.
jLink brings the power of Jabra device management to your Linux system.
Features
- Basic Control: Manage basic functions of your Jabra headset.
- Device Discovery: Search for new devices and manage connections.
- Paired Devices: View the list of paired devices.
- Battery Status: Check the battery status of your headset
Navigation
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
w or | |
Move up |
s or | |
Move down |
Enter |
Select an option |
Side Menu
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
1, 2, 3, 4 |
Select an option |
q |
Go back |
Installation and update
Option 1: Using curl
Run the following command in your terminal:
curl -so- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Watchdog0x/jLink/main/inst all.sh | sudo bash
Option 2: Using wget
Run the following command in your terminal:
wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Watchdog0x/jLink/main/inst all.sh | sudo bash
Tested Devices:
- jabra Link 380 with Jabra Evolve2 85
TODO
1. Code Cleanup: Improve the current codebase, which is in need of refactoring.
2. Device Switching: Add support for switching between multiple connected devices.
3. Headset Settings: Implement features for configuring advanced headset settings.
4. Sound Control: Integrate with PipeWire for precise sound management.
5. Daemon Service: Create a background service using IPC shared memory for seamless operation
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Here are some ways you can help:
- Refactor and Clean Up: Improve the existing codebase.
- Implement New Features: Tackle items from the TODO list.
- Report Bugs: Open an issue if you encounter any problems.
- Suggest Enhancements: Share your ideas for improving jLink.
Keywords
- Jabra Direct Linux
- Jabra headset Linux support
- Jabra Linux command-line tool
- Manage Jabra devices on Linux
- Jabra Link 380 Linux
- Jabra Evolve2 85 Linux