How to Restore a Forgotten Bluetooth Device on Your Phone or Laptop

Accidentally forgetting or unpairing a Bluetooth device can be frustrating, especially if you need to reconnect it later. However, there are ways to restore a forgotten Bluetooth device on your phone or laptop. Here’s how:

Restore a Forgotten Bluetooth Device on iPhone

To restore a forgotten Bluetooth device on your iPhone, follow these steps:

Go to Settings and then General.
Select the Reset network settings option from the list.
Confirm your choice when prompted.
Your phone will restart, and the reset will complete.
Go to Settings and Bluetooth, and you should see the forgotten device in the list of previously connected devices.
Tap on the device to reconnect it to your iPhone.

Restore a Forgotten Bluetooth Device on Android

To restore a forgotten Bluetooth device on your Android device, follow these steps:

Go to Settings and then System.
Choose the Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile, and Bluetooth option and confirm your choice.
You may be asked to enter your password to start the process.
After the reset, go to Bluetooth, and the forgotten device should appear in the list. If not, you can choose to scan for available devices.

Restore a Forgotten Bluetooth Device on Laptop

To restore a forgotten Bluetooth device on your laptop, follow these steps:

Type Device Manager in the search box and open it.
Choose View and then Show hidden devices.
Locate your Bluetooth device and then choose Uninstall device.
Confirm your choice in the next window.
Reboot your computer and go to Settings and then Devices.
In Bluetooth & other devices, click Add Bluetooth or other device and choose Bluetooth.
Select the Bluetooth device and follow any additional instructions that appear.
If the device doesn’t appear, you can try searching for its manual online to find the Bluetooth code.