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Tested Accessories

The following accessories have been tested with the Librem 5.

Please add any hardware that you have tested with the Librem 5 to the list and tell us whether it works or not. Notes about exactly what was tested and what functions don't work are helpful. It is helpful to info to identify the device, such as its model number and USB ID. Use the commands lsusb to get the USB ID, hciconfig to identify connected Bluetooth devices and sudo dmesg | less to look at the kernel event log.

Monitors/TVs

The Librem 5 should be able to display an external screen on monitors and TVs that have a USB-C, DisplayPort or HDMI port. The following monitors/TVs have been tested:

Model Model No. Description Works? Notes
LG 27UK850 4K monitor Yes direct USB-C connection

Adapter Cables

Purism staff have tested a number of adapter cables with the Librem 5. Please add any cables that you have tested to the list below:

Model Model No. Description Works? Notes

Hubs

Purism staff have tested a number of USB hubs with the Librem 5. Please add any hubs that you have tested to the list below:

Model Model No. Description Works? Notes
Microsoft Surface USB-C to Ethernet and USB Adapter 1860 USB-C hub with standard USB port and ethernet port with data transfer rates up to 1 Gbps Yes Both standard USB and ethernet ports work fine
Cable Matters USB-C Multiport Adapter with 8K DisplayPort and PD 201046-BLK USB-C hub with DisplayPort, fast ethernet, 2x USB 2.0 and Power Delivery (PD) Partially Power Delivery is currently not working. Screen of phone is oriented to left side of external screen and cannot be changed (to right side of external screen), Join Displays is currently only supported Display Mode, Mirror and Single Display seems not supported currently. Changing primary screen to external screen is supported, but not reflected in Settings App
Startech 4 to 4 USB 3.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch HBS304A24A Share up to four USB 3.0 devices between four different computers with remote button to switch Yes Everything seems to work.
i-tec USB-C 4K Mini Docking Station PD/Data C31MINIDOCK4KPD USB-C hub with HDMI, RJ-45 Ethernet, 2x USB-C (one with PD) and 2x USB-A Yes Tested HDMI, Ethernet and USB-A (with keyboard and mouse). Didn't test USB Power Delivery.
Baseus HUB USB-C 8 in 1 QTUR0JR6C1RP USB-C hub with HDMI (4K@30Hz), gigabit RJ45, SD/TF, 3x USB 3.0, 100W PD BC1.2 Yes See videos
Baseus USB-C HUB Docking Station GN16A USB-C hub docking station with HDMI (4K@30Hz), SD/TF card slots, 1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 Yes Only works when the battery is inserted.
Twelve South StayGo USB-C Hub USB-C hub with HDMI (4K@30fps), 3x USB-A 3.0 (one with PD + BC 1.2), Gigabit Ethernet, USB-C, SD and microSD card, 100W USB-C power input Yes Reported to stop working when too many connected devices (probably due to max 100W limit)
PINE64 PinePhone USB-C Docking Bar PPHONE-Dock1 Terminus Technology aluminum USB-C hub with USB-C PD Quick Charge input. Output ports: 2x USB 2.0, 1080p HDMI and 10/100Mbps Ethernet Yes USB ID: 1a40:0101 Forum members report that works, but limits to amount of devices that can be powered.

Headphones

Model Model No. Description Works? Notes

Keyboards

Model Model No. Description Works? Notes
Logitech MX Keys keyboard 920-009415 Wireless Illuminated Keyboard - Graphite with full size layout and separate Bluetooth dongle compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android systems – Pair with up-to 3 devices Yes Only tested with dedicated bluetooth dongle attached to USB hub, not over regular bluetooth
Rapoo Bluetooth Touch Keyboard E6700 Bluetooth Touch Keyboard Yes Make sure to reboot the phone after first connection
Sandstrøm Bluetooth Folding Keyboard SKBWLFL19 160 g., 90mAh lithium polymer battery, USB charging cable yes Reddit comment
TECHGEAR Active Strike Pro Slim Bluetooth Wireless UK QWERTY Keyboard with Mouse Touchpad yes Forum comments
Fintie Ultrathin 4mm Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Black Bluetooth 3.0 keyboard with built-in touchpad that is advertised to work at distance of 10m. Yes Tested with many Linux devices (Librem 5, PinePhone, Raspberry Pi 4B, Thinkpad T450s and T480s), but has no identifying OUI in its MAC address. Slow charging of its battery. Sometimes need to recreate the Bluetooth connection in Librem 5's configuration to reconnect to this keyboard.

Mice

Model Model No. Description Works? Notes

M.2 3042 B-key cards

The Librem 5 uses an M.2 3042 B-key slot for its cellular modem (via USB 2.0 and I2S).

Model Model No. Description Works? Notes

M.2 2230 E-Key cards

The Librem 5 uses an M.2 2230 E-Key slot for its WiFi/Bluetooth (via SDIO 2.0).

Model Model No. Description Works? Notes

Cases

The dimensions of Evergreen are 153 x 75 x 15.5 mm and the dimensions of the development batches (Birch, Chestnut and Dogwood) are 150 x 75 x 15.5 mm.

Model Model No. Description Works? Notes
Waterfield Ranger Phone Case #8 (for the iPhone 11 Pro Max) yes "fits perfectly"
DefenderShield Cell Phone EMF Protection + Radiation Blocking Pouch (size medium) yes "Mine is the Small one, its very snug. However I would think the Medium and Large would be better if you want some wiggle room."
fitBAG Beat Lilac Custom Tailored Sleeve for Purism Librem 5 Nappa leather pouch case cover with microfibre lining for display cleaning. Made in Germany. ? I've bought 2 of these nappa leather softbags and would not do it again nor recommend them. It's a bit difficult to pull the phone out and even more to put it in

Screen protectors

Model Model No. Description Works? Notes
Purism Privacy Screen for Librem 5 (Evergreen) PRVSCR-L5E
ViaScreens Purism Librem 5 Screen Protectors (18 varieties) Review Designed for Evergreen which is 153mm and Birch-Chestnut-Dogwood which are 150mm long.
Celicious Purism Librem 5 Screen Protectors (9 varieties) Celicious screens are made by ViaScreens, so ask if redesigned for Evergreen before buying.
Boxwave Librem 5 Screen Protectors (2 varieties) Ask Boxwave if its screen protectors are redesigned for Evergreen which is 3mm longer.

MicroSD cards

Model Model No. Description Works? Notes

Laptop shells

Model Model No. Description Works? Notes
NexDock Laptop shell ? Lists the Librem 5 as a model that should be compatible.
NexDock 2 Laptop shell In testing "we are finishing up support for this hardware now"
NexDock 360 Laptop shell with touchscreen, convertible (keyboard can be turned around 360°) works delivers only 5W which doesn't guarantee charging the phone in convergence mode
HP Elite X3 LapDock LINux on MOBile tooted: "The USB-C charging cable is full-featured, meaning it can be used to connect to USB-C displays like my HP Elite X3 LapDock."

Other hardware

Model Model No. Description Works? Notes
Wacom Intuos S CLT-4100 USB Pen Tablet Partially Does not work on external screen, only with screen of phone. Wacom setting currently not available in setting application. Also background image sometimes disappeares. Have to check if (additional) Linux Wacom packages need to be installed
Microsoft Lifecam Cinema 6CH-00002 Webcam 720p HD, 30 fps, USB 2.0 Yes Connected to USB hub. Video and sound work, tested with Cheese application. Make sure to enable microphone in Privacy Setting, then select input sound from webcam. Model No. refers to business package, probably same as H5D-00013 and H5D-00015