For anyone who might find their way here while using newer versions of Ubuntu such as 16.04 LTS, 16.10, 17.04...
This might be the solution. Worked for me: https://github.com/blueman-project/blueman/issues/682 ** Bug watch added: github.com/blueman-project/blueman/issues #682 https://github.com/blueman-project/blueman/issues/682 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/446657 Title: Bluetooth's on/off status doesn't update from the SetProperty D-Bus method that bluetoothd sends To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/gnome-bluetooth/+bug/446657/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs