Enable thunderbolt device on linux
My problem: The monitor was working, but the connected USB mouse and keyboard did not work.
boltctl - control the thunderbolt device manager
# On linux mint bolt is already installed
sudo apt-get install bolt
# For more information
man boltctl
# Show thunderbolt devices, copy the UUID for later
boltctl
The yellow dot means that the device is currently not fully authorized.
# Authorize the thunderbolt device with the device UUID from above
sudo boltctl enroll --policy auto DEVICE_UUID
From the manpage:
enroll [–policy policy] DEVICE Authorize and record the device with the unique id DEVICE in the database. If the domain supports secure connection a new key will be generated and stored in the database alongside the device name and vendor name. The key, if created, will be used in the future to securely authorize the device. –policy {default | auto | manual} Specify the policy to be used for the newly enrolled device. auto: Automatically authorize this device whenever it is connected.
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Created: 12.04.2022