How to connect again after forget this device?

Oh, I've done this so many times! "Forget this device" basically tells your phone/computer to delete all the connection information for that specific device. To reconnect, you'll need to go through the pairing process again:

For Bluetooth devices: 1. Go to your phone's Settings → Bluetooth 2. Make sure the device you want to connect is in pairing mode (usually by holding the power button until it flashes) 3. Your device should appear in the "Available devices" list 4. Tap on it to pair and connect

For WiFi networks: 1. Go to Settings → WiFi 2. Find the network you "forgot" 3. Tap on it and re-enter the password

For computers/other devices: You might need to go into the Bluetooth or device settings and put it in "discoverable mode" first.

Pro tip: Sometimes you need to restart both devices if they're not finding each other. Also, make sure the device you're trying to connect to has enough battery - low power can make pairing difficult!

As a tech support person, I see this question all the time! The "forget this device" feature is actually a security measure - it ensures that if someone else gets your device, they can't automatically reconnect to your accessories.

Here's my step-by-step method that works 95% of the time:

1. On your main device (phone/computer): Go to Bluetooth settings and properly "forget" the device if you haven't already
2. On the peripheral device (headphones/speaker/etc.): Put it in pairing mode (usually involves holding power button for 5-10 seconds until lights flash)
3. On your main device: Scan for new devices and select the one you want to connect
4. If it fails: Turn Bluetooth off and on again on both devices, then repeat

Common issues: - Device not in pairing mode properly - Low battery on the peripheral device - Too many devices already paired to your phone - Physical distance too great during pairing

Sometimes you need to fully reset the peripheral device - check the manufacturer's website for specific reset instructions for your model.

Just went through this with my wireless headphones yesterday! The process is pretty similar across most devices:

On Android: - Settings → Connected devices → Connection preferences → Bluetooth - Tap the device you forgot, then "Forget" - To reconnect: put device in pairing mode, then tap "Pair new device"

On iPhone: - Settings → Bluetooth → tap the (i) icon next to the device - Tap "Forget This Device" - To reconnect: put device in pairing mode, it should appear in "Other Devices"

On Windows: - Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Devices - Find the device, click the three dots → Remove device - To reconnect: Add device → Bluetooth

What many people don't realize is that sometimes you need to clear the pairing on BOTH devices - if your phone forgot the headphones but the headphones still remember your phone, it can cause connection issues. A full reset usually fixes this!