Delete a Bluetooth device from your Honda by removing it from the car’s paired devices list (or forgetting it on your phone).
In most Honda models, you’ll remove a device through the car’s Bluetooth settings on the touchscreen or via the steering wheel controls. The exact menu names can vary by model year and infotainment system, but the general idea is the same: view the list of paired devices and delete or forget the one you no longer want to connect.
Quick steps to delete a Bluetooth device in most Honda models
The steps below cover the typical path you’ll take in many Honda vehicles with Bluetooth pairing.
- Turn on the car and the infotainment system, and ensure the phone is connected or has a paired entry.
- Open the Bluetooth/Phone or Settings menu on the touchscreen or use steering-wheel controls to access Bluetooth options.
- Navigate to the list of Paired Devices or Paired Phones.
- Select the device you want to delete, then choose Delete, Remove, or Forget and confirm the action.
- Optionally, on your phone, choose “Forget This Device” to remove the pairing from the phone as well.
After completing these steps, the device will not automatically connect unless you re-pair it in the future.
Model-specific variations
Some Honda models use older HandsFreeLink systems, while newer vehicles run HondaLink or Display Audio infotainment. The exact path to delete a device can differ slightly, but the core idea remains similar: access Bluetooth settings, select the paired device, and delete or forget it.
Older HandsFreeLink systems
In vehicles equipped with HandsFreeLink, you typically use the steering wheel buttons or the PHONE button to enter the Bluetooth menu, then select the paired device and choose Delete/Forget. Confirm to complete the removal.
- Press the Phone button or use steering-wheel controls to access Bluetooth settings.
- Navigate to Paired Devices or Device List.
- Choose the target device and select Delete or Forget; confirm the deletion.
Removing the device from HandsFreeLink stops it from appearing in future Bluetooth connections unless you re-pair it.
Newer infotainment systems (HondaLink/Display Audio)
For models with HondaLink or Display Audio, use the touchscreen to manage Bluetooth. The typical path is Settings > Phone/Bluetooth > Paired Devices > select device > Forget/Delete, then confirm.
- From the home screen, open Settings or Phone.
- Go to Bluetooth or Paired Devices and select the device to remove.
- Tap Forget/Delete and confirm; you may also remove the device from your phone.
If you don’t see the exact labels, consult your owner’s manual or Honda support for your specific model/year, as wording can vary with software updates.
What to do if you want to re-pair later
To reconnect the device in the future, initiate pairing from either the car or the phone and follow the on-screen prompts. Most devices will prompt you to pair again when Bluetooth is in range, or you can manually start a new pairing session from the car’s Bluetooth menu or your phone’s Bluetooth settings.
Summary
Deleting a Bluetooth device in a Honda involves accessing the car’s Bluetooth or Phone settings, selecting the paired device, and choosing Delete/Forget. The exact navigation depends on whether you have an older HandsFreeLink system or a newer Honda infotainment setup, but the procedure is conceptually the same. Don’t forget to also forget the device on your phone if you want to complete the disconnection. You can always re-pair the device later if needed.