Keeping a Bluetooth device paired to your Windows 11 PC makes it faster to connect external devices. However, it may always be favorable if you don’t often use such devices. Removing it will be your best course of action, not only to free up connected devices but also to save battery or eliminate possible reasons for connection issues.
To delete a Bluetooth device from your Windows 11 computer, you have several options to choose from. All these methods are easy to follow and remember. Let’s check them out below.
Ways to Delete or Clear a Paired Bluetooth Device from your Windows 11 Computer List
Removing a Bluetooth device from your Microsoft Windows 11 requires administrative rights. To verify it, go to the Settings account. Select Accounts and see if you are logged in as administrator. If you are not logged in as admin, try to change the account type.
Now, let’s head over to the methods on how you can get rid of a Bluetooth device from your PC.
Method #1 – Deleting a Bluetooth Device via Windows 11 Settings
- First, launch the Settings menu.
- Navigate to Bluetooth & devices.
- Click Devices.
- Look for the device you want to remove and click the three-dotted icon next to it.
- Click Remove device.
Method #2 – Removing a Bluetooth Device through Device Manager
- Right click the Start menu.
- Select Device Manager.
- Look for Bluetooth and expand the category.
- Right click on the device you want to delete.
- Select Uninstall Device.
- Click Uninstall.
- Restart your PC.
Wrapping Up!
These two methods above will give you more options on how you want to remove Bluetooth devices from the list on your Windows 11 computer. Try them and see which one works for you best.
