Bulk Remove Items from Bluetooth Devices List in Windows 11

Bulk Remove Items from Bluetooth Devices List in Windows 11

If you're a Windows 11 user, you might have noticed that the Bluetooth quick connect window can get cluttered with previously connected devices, making it harder to find the device you want to connect. This article will guide you through the process of bulk removing items from your Bluetooth devices list in Windows 11, making it easier to manage your connections.

Accessing the Bluetooth Devices List

To access the Bluetooth devices list, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Start button and select Settings.
2. In the Settings window, click on Bluetooth & devices.
3. On the right-hand side, click on the dropdown arrow next to Bluetooth to expand the menu.

Here, you will see a list of all the devices that are paired with your Windows 11 computer. To remove a device, click on the device and then click on the Remove device button.

Bulk Removing Items from the Bluetooth Devices List

Unfortunately, Windows 11 does not provide a built-in way to bulk remove items from the Bluetooth devices list. However, you can use a script to automate the process. Here's how:

Using PowerShell

PowerShell is a powerful scripting language that can be used to automate tasks in Windows. To bulk remove items from the Bluetooth devices list, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + X and select Windows Terminal (Admin) from the menu.
2. In the Windows Terminal window, type powershell and press Enter.
3. Copy and paste the following code into the PowerShell window:

   $devices = Get-PnpDevice -Class Bluetooth
   foreach ($device in $devices) {
   if ($device.FriendlyName -like "*Bluetooth*") {
   Remove-PnpDevice -DeviceId $device.DeviceID -Confirm:$false
   }
   }

   This code uses the Get-PnpDevice cmdlet to retrieve a list of all the Plug and Play devices on your computer, filters the list to only include Bluetooth devices, and then removes each device using the Remove-PnpDevice cmdlet.

   Note: This code will remove all Bluetooth devices from your computer. Be sure to back up any important data before running this script.

   Using a Third-Party Tool

   If you're not comfortable using PowerShell, you can use a third-party tool to bulk remove items from the Bluetooth devices list. One such tool is BlueDeviceCleaner from NirSoft.

   To use BlueDeviceCleaner, follow these steps:

   1. Download and install BlueDeviceCleaner from the NirSoft website.
   2. Launch BlueDeviceCleaner and click on the Scan button.
   3. After the scan is complete, select the devices you want to remove and click on the Remove Selected button.

   Managing your Bluetooth connections in Windows 11 can be a frustrating experience, but with the tips and tools outlined in this article, you can bulk remove items from your Bluetooth devices list and keep your quick connect window clean and organized.

   References

   • Get-PnpDevice
   • Remove-PnpDevice
   • BlueDeviceCleaner