Removing a Bluetooth device from your iPhone 15 stops it reconnecting automatically and clears the saved pairing. It is useful when headphones, a speaker or a car stereo misbehaves, or when you are giving the accessory away. The same steps work on any iPhone running a recent version of iOS.
Quick Answer
Open Settings, tap Bluetooth, tap the info (i) button next to the device, then tap Forget This Device and confirm.
How to Delete a Bluetooth Device on iPhone 15
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Bluetooth.
- Under My Devices, find the accessory you want to remove.
- Tap the blue info (i) button to the right of its name.
- Tap Forget This Device.
- Tap Forget Device to confirm. The accessory disappears from the list.
Disconnect vs Forget
| Action | What happens |
|---|---|
| Disconnect | Ends the current connection; the device can reconnect later |
| Forget This Device | Deletes the pairing; you must pair again to use it |
| Turn Bluetooth off in Control Center | Disconnects accessories until tomorrow, except Apple Watch and some others |
| Turn Bluetooth off in Settings | Disables Bluetooth fully |
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Troubleshooting
- No info button: the device may be listed under Other Devices, which means it is not paired, so there is nothing to forget.
- Device comes back: some accessories pair again on their own when in pairing mode. Turn the accessory off or reset it.
- AirPods on the same Apple Account: forgetting them on one device may remove them from your other devices signed in to the same account.
- Still having trouble: restart the iPhone and try again. Related: connecting AirPods to a Windows PC and turning on Bluetooth in Windows 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will forgetting a device delete anything on it?
No. It only removes the pairing record on your iPhone. Settings on the accessory itself are not changed.
How do I pair it again?
Put the accessory in pairing mode, open Settings, Bluetooth, and tap it under Other Devices.
Can I forget a device from Control Center?
No. Control Center can connect or disconnect audio devices, but forgetting is done in Settings.
Does this work on other iPhone models?
Yes. The steps are the same on any iPhone with a current version of iOS.
Summary
- Open Settings.
- Tap Bluetooth.
- Tap the info button next to the device.
- Tap Forget This Device.
- Confirm.
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