You accidentally removed your wireless headphones from your Chromebook’s paired devices list. Now they won’t reconnect. This happens when you forget a Bluetooth device through settings and need to pair it again.
The device disappears from your available connections. Your headphones stay in pairing mode, but your Chromebook doesn’t recognize them. You need to manually re-add the device to restore the connection. Your Chromebook treats it like a new device.
This process requires accessing Bluetooth settings and pairing the device from scratch. Most users complete this in under two minutes without technical knowledge.
How To Unforget A Bluetooth Device On a Chromebook?
When you forget a Bluetooth device on your Chromebook, you remove it from the saved devices list. The only way to reconnect is by pairing it again as if it were new.
Put Your Bluetooth Device in Pairing Mode
First, prepare your device for pairing. For wireless headphones or earbuds, place them in their charging case and hold the pairing button for three seconds.
The LED indicator should flash rapidly. This signals the device is ready to connect.
For speakers, press and hold the Bluetooth button until you hear a tone. Different devices use different methods, so check your product manual if needed.
Open Chromebook Bluetooth Settings
Click the time display in the bottom-right corner of your screen. This opens the Quick Settings panel.
Find the Bluetooth icon and click it. If Bluetooth is off, turn on Bluetooth on your Chromebook first by clicking the toggle.
Select “Bluetooth settings” to view all available devices. This opens the full settings page where you can manage connections.
Connect to Your Device
Your Chromebook will scan for nearby Bluetooth devices automatically. Wait a few seconds for your device to appear in the list.
Look for your device name under “Available devices.” Click on it to start pairing.
Some devices require a PIN code confirmation. If prompted, verify the code matches on both screens and click “Pair.”
Verify the Connection
Your device should now appear under “Paired devices.” The connection status will show as “Connected.”
Test the device to confirm it works properly. Play audio through your wireless headphones or earbuds to verify sound quality.
If the device doesn’t appear after 30 seconds, restart both your Chromebook and the Bluetooth device. Then repeat the pairing process.
Troubleshoot Connection Issues
Sometimes devices won’t pair immediately. Turn off Bluetooth on your Chromebook, wait 10 seconds, then turn it back on.
Move your device closer to your Chromebook. Bluetooth works best within 30 feet without obstacles.
If you still can’t connect, forget the device again and try pairing once more. Remove other paired devices that might cause interference.
For persistent problems, restart your Chromebook completely. This clears temporary connection conflicts that prevent pairing.
FAQs
Will forgetting a Bluetooth device delete my settings?
No, forgetting only removes the pairing connection. Your device keeps its own settings. You just need to pair it again with your Chromebook to reconnect.
Can I reconnect multiple forgotten Bluetooth devices at once?
No, you must pair each device individually. Follow the pairing steps for each forgotten device separately. Your Chromebook can remember multiple paired devices after reconnecting them.
Why doesn’t my Chromebook find my Bluetooth device?
Your device might not be in pairing mode. Check the LED indicator is flashing. Make sure no other device is connected to it first.
Do I need to forget a device before pairing it again?
Usually no. If a device won’t connect, you can pair it directly. Forgetting is only necessary when the device shows as paired but won’t connect properly.
How do I prevent accidentally forgetting Bluetooth devices?
Avoid clicking “Forget” in Bluetooth settings unless necessary. If you want to disconnect temporarily, just turn off the device. Connecting a wireless mouse or other peripherals works the same way.