How to Stop Other Devices From Connecting to Bluetooth

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Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: April 10, 2024 Tested

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This wikiHow teaches you how to prevent a paired Bluetooth device from automatically connecting to your computer, phone, or tablet. You can block the connection by unpairing the device in your Bluetooth settings.

Blocking Bluetooth Devices from Automatically Connecting

To stop a device from automatically pairing to Bluetooth, you can unpair the device. How to do this differs slightly depending on your platform, but in general, you can go to your Bluetooth settings and select the device you want to remove. Then, tap Forget or Unpair to remove it from your device's Bluetooth.

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Method 1

Method 1 of 5:

Using iPhone or iPad

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1. 1
   Open your iPhone or iPad’s Settings

   

   . You’ll usually find this app on the home screen.
2. 2
   Tap Bluetooth. It’s near the top of the menu.
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3. 3
   Tap the ″i″ in a circle on the device you want to unpair. It’s on the right side of the device’s name.
4. 4
   Tap Forget This Device. It’s at the top of the menu. Now that you’ve unpaired this Bluetooth device, it will no longer automatically connect to your iPhone or iPad.
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Method 2

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Using Android (Samsung)

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1. 1
   Open your Android’s Settings

   

   . It’s the gear icon in the app drawer.

   • This method will only work on a Samsung-built Android.
2. 2
   Tap Connections. It’s at the top of the screen.
3. 3
   Tap Bluetooth. It’s the second option.
4. 4
   Tap the gear icon next to the device you want to unpair.
5. 5
   Tap Unpair. Now that you’ve unpaired this Bluetooth device, it will no longer automatically connect to Samsung phone or tablet.
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Method 3

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1. 1
   Open your Android’s Settings

   

   . It’s the gear icon in the app drawer.

   • The names and locations of menu options may vary by manufacturer.
2. 2
   Tap Bluetooth. It’s near the top of the menu.

   • You may have to tap Connected devices to find the Bluetooth option.
3. 3
   Tap the gear icon next to the device you want to unpair.
4. 4
   Tap FORGET or Unpair. The name may vary by manufacturer. Now that you’ve unpaired this Bluetooth device, it will no longer automatically connect to your Android.
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Method 4

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1. 1
   Click the

   

   menu. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.
2. 2
   Click System Preferences.
3. 3
   Click Bluetooth. A list of paired devices will appear.
4. 4
   Hover the mouse cursor over the device you want to unpair. An ″x″ will appear next to the device’s name.
5. 5
   Click the x. This unpairs the device. Your computer will no longer connect to this device unless you pair it again.
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Method 5

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1. 1
   Click the

   

   menu. It’s usually at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
2. 2
   Click Settings

   

   . It’s on the left side of the menu.
3. 3
   Click Devices. It’s the second icon in the top row.
4. 4
   Click Bluetooth & other devices. It’s in the left column.
5. 5
   Click the device you want to unpair. It’s in the right panel. A ″Remove Device″ button will appear beneath its name.
6. 6
   Click Remove device. A confirmation message will appear.
7. 7
   Click Yes. Your computer will no longer connect to this device unless you pair it again.
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