# bluetoothctl > Handling bluetooth devices from the shell. - Enter the bluetoothctl shell: `bluetoothctl` - List devices: `bluetoothctl -- devices` - Pair a device: `bluetoothctl -- pair {{mac_address}}` - Remove a device: `bluetoothctl -- remove {{mac_address}}` - Connect a paired device: `bluetoothctl -- connect {{mac_address}}` - Disconnect a paired device: `bluetoothctl -- disconnect {{mac_address}}`