To forget a Bluetooth device in a Honda Civic, remove it from the car’s paired devices list in the infotainment settings. You can also clear the pairing on your phone to prevent automatic reconnects.
In-car Bluetooth settings (Display Audio / HondaLink)
This walkthrough covers removing a device from the Civic’s own Bluetooth pairing list. The exact wording may vary by model year, but the general path is similar across Civics with modern infotainment systems.
- Park with the ignition on and wake the infotainment screen, ensuring Bluetooth is enabled on the system.
- From the home screen, tap Settings (the gear icon) to access Bluetooth or Phone settings.
- Open Bluetooth settings and choose Paired Devices, Bluetooth Devices, or a similar list of devices.
- Tap the name of the device you want to forget, then select Delete, Forget, or Remove from the list.
- Confirm when prompted. The device is removed from the Civic’s pairing list.
After completing these steps, the Civic will no longer attempt to connect to that device unless you re-pair it in the future.
Also remove the device from your phone to prevent future reconnects
To ensure the device does not auto-connect again, forget it on your phone as well. The exact steps differ by platform, but the goal is the same: remove the Civic from the list of known devices.
iPhone users
In iPhone Bluetooth settings, forget the Civic’s device name to prevent automatic reconnects.
- Open Settings > Bluetooth.
- Find the Civic’s device name under My Devices and tap the (i) info icon next to it.
- Choose Forget This Device and confirm.
The device will no longerReconnect to your iPhone unless you pair it again in the future.
Android users
On Android, forget or unpair the Civic from Bluetooth settings to stop automatic reconnects.
- Open Settings > Bluetooth (varies by device; you may see Connections > Bluetooth).
- In Paired devices, tap the Civic’s device name.
- Choose Unpair or Forget and confirm.
Note that wording and paths can differ by Android version and manufacturer, but the result is the same: the phone will not reconnect automatically unless re-paired.
Model-year and system variations
Most contemporary Civics use Display Audio or HondaLink for Bluetooth control, while older models may use HandsFreeLink. The exact menu names can differ (for example, Paired Devices vs. Bluetooth Devices, or Delete vs. Remove), but the process is similar. If you can’t locate the option, consult your owner's manual or contact Honda support for model-specific guidance.
Summary
Forgetting a Bluetooth device on a Honda Civic generally involves removing the device from the car’s paired devices list via the infotainment system. To prevent future connections, you can also forget the device on your phone (both iPhone and Android have straightforward, platform-specific steps). If you ever want to reconnect later, you can re-pair the device using the same pairing flow you used originally.