Resetting a Bluetooth device can solve some Bluetooth connection issues. But do you know how to reset Bluetooth on your Windows/Mac/Android/iOS devices? If you don’t know, you can refer the methods mentioned in this MiniTool post to do this work.
It is very convenient to use Bluetooth devices on your Windows/Mac/Android/iOS devices. But you may encounter Bluetooth device connection issues like Bluetooth keeps disconnecting. To solve the issues, you can choose to reset the Bluetooth devices. Well then, how to reset Bluetooth on your device? The ways are different on different device. In this post, we will show you the ways for different devices.
How to Reset a Bluetooth Device on Windows?
On Windows 10
- Click Start and select Settings (the gear icon) to continue.
- Then, go to Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
- Find the Bluetooth device you want to reset and click it.
- Click the Remove device button.
- Click Yes on the pop-up interface to continue.
Now, you successfully reset the Bluetooth device. Next, you can use the normal steps to connect the Bluetooth device with your Windows PC and see if the Bluetooth can work normally.
On Windows 11
- Go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth & other devices.
- Click Devices from the right panel.
- Find the Bluetooth device you want to reset and click the 3-dot menu next to it.
- Select Remove device.
After these steps, you can pair again and see if the device works.
How to Reset a Bluetooth Device on Mac?
A Mac device hides Bluetooth reset options in the Bluetooth menu. If you want to reset a Bluetooth device on Mac, you should do this:
- Press and hold down both Shift and Option on the keyboard, and click the Bluetooth menu from the menu bar. If you can’t see that menu, you need to open the Bluetooth preference pane and check Show Bluetooth in menu bar.
- Select Reset the Bluetooth module from the menu to reset the Bluetooth device.
- Restart your Mac device.
How to Reset a Bluetooth Device on Android?
On your Android phone or tablet, you can use these steps to reset a Bluetooth device:
- Go to Settings > System.
- Tap Advanced.
- Select Reset options.
- Tap Reset Wi-Fi, mobile, & Bluetooth.
- Tap Reset settings. Then, enter your phone’s PIN if asked.
After these steps, you can go to pair the Bluetooth device with your Android device again and see if it can work normally again.
How to Reset a Bluetooth Device on iPhone/iPad?
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth on your iPhone or iPad.
- Find the Bluetooth device you want to reset under the MY DEVICE
- Tap the i icon next to the target device and then tap Forget This Device.
Now, you can go to connect the Bluetooth device with your iPhone or iPad and see if it works again.
These are the methods to reset a Bluetooth device on your Windows computer, Android phone or tablet, or iPhone, or iPad. You can choose a way according to the device you are using. Should you have any other related issues, you can let us know in the comments.
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