How to completely clean the list of Bluetooth devices on Xiaomi: all ways

The list of paired Bluetooth devices on Xiaomi smartphones has become a mess over time: old headphones that have been long gone, friends’ speakers, fitness bracelets of the past, and random devices connected in public places. This “digital dust” not only makes it difficult to find the right gadget, but can slow down the connection to new devices or even cause conflicts of Bluetooth profiles (for example, when a smartphone tries to automatically connect to a neighbor’s speaker instead of your headphones).

Unlike iPhones or Samsungs, where cleaning a list is intuitive, MIUI hides some features deep in the menu — or doesn’t provide direct access to mass removal at all. In this article, we’ll look at all the ways we can go from standard settings to hidden commands for power users, and why devices sometimes return to the list after deletion and how to avoid it.

1. Standard method: Delete via Bluetooth settings

The most obvious method is to manually remove each device via the Settings → Bluetooth menu, which is suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models on MIUI 12–14 (including HyperOS).

Open Settings (cog icon on the main screen) → Select the Connections and Sharing section → You can tap Bluetooth. You'll see here a list of all the devices that are connected (⚙️) near-needle → Choose Delete (or Forget this device). Confirm the action.

• 🔹 Pros: does not require additional knowledge, works without the Internet.
• 🔸 Cons: You have to delete each device separately; on some firmware, the list can be restored after a restart.
• 🔶 Feature: If the device is currently connected, first turn it off (button Disconnect).

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If the device appears again in the list after removal, try to disable the Auto Connection function in its settings (before deleting).

2. Mass removal through "Network Reset"

If the Bluetooth list is full and you take too long to delete one at a time, use the Network Reset feature, which will delete all your Bluetooth devices and reset your Wi-Fi, mobile network and VPN settings. Importantly, after the procedure, you will have to re-enter your Wi-Fi passwords!

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap a few times on the MIUI version until you get a message You are a developer! (this unlocks hidden settings).
3. Return to the main Settings menu → Additional → Resetting.
4. Select Network Reset → Confirm the action.

Remember passwords from all Wi-Fi networks |Save mobile internet (APN) |Switch off important Bluetooth devices (such as smartwatches) |Check that you have a backup of contacts

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⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) POCO X3 Pro) resetting the network may also reset the settings NFC And Hotspot. If you use contactless payments, you're going to have to reconfigure them.

3. Cleaning through Developer Mode (for experienced)

If standard methods don’t help (e.g., devices aren’t deleted or the list is blank but Bluetooth isn’t stable), try using developer mode, which requires accuracy but allows you to reset the Bluetooth cache.

Activate the developer mode (as in the previous section), then:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
2. Find the Network section and tap on Reset Bluetooth settings (on some firmware, the item may be called Clear Bluetooth cache).
3. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

This method doesn’t delete the list of devices, but resets all the time data of the Bluetooth module, which can solve connection problems, for example, if your Xiaomi AirDots headphones only connect on a second time or the sound is interrupted.

4. Delete via MIUI Hidden Settings (hidden menu)

MIUI hides some settings from ordinary users, but they can be accessed using secret codes or third-party applications, one of which opens a Bluetooth testing menu where you can manually control the paired devices.

Enter the following code in the Phone application:

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After that, the Bluetooth Test menu will open, and here you will see a list of all devices, including those that may not appear in the standard settings, to remove the device:

1. Pick him from the list.
2. Press Unpair (or Remove).
3. Confirm the action.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other options in this menu unless you are sure of their purpose! BT Address is responsible for your Bluetooth module’s unique identifier – resetting it may cause you to lose compatibility with certain devices.

5. Radical-method: ADB-crews to clean up

If none of the previous methods worked, the last option is the use of ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the smartphone to the computer, but is guaranteed to clear all Bluetooth data, including hidden cache files.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Developer mode enabled and debugging by USB smartphone.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and open the command line (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux).
2. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices Wait for the serial number of your device to appear.
3. Run a command to reset Bluetooth: adb shell pm clear com.android.bluetooth This command clears Bluetooth application data, including the list of devices.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

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The adb shell pm clear com.android.bluetooth command removes ALL Bluetooth settings, including stored device profiles and cache, the equivalent of a full module reset, but without losing other smartphone data.

After the reboot, the Bluetooth list will be empty and the module will return to factory settings, a method that is particularly useful if:

• 🔴 Bluetooth is not turned on or permanently off.
• 🔴 Devices connect, but sound goes through the phone's speaker, not through headphones.
• 🔴 The list shows "ghost" devices (which are physically inaccessible but not removed).

6.Why are devices returned to the list after deletion?

One of the most common problems with Xiaomi is the automatic recovery of remote Bluetooth devices after rebooting or updating MIUI.

If the problem is Mi Account, try temporarily logging out of Xiaomi’s account, deleting all devices, and then re-signing in.

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7. Alternative methods: third-party applications

If you don't want to go through the settings or use ADB, you can use third-party Bluetooth management tools, for example:

• 📱 Bluetooth Auto Connect – automatically connects priority devices and allows you to massively remove old ones.
• 🔧 QuickShortcutMaker – Finds Hidden Functions MIUI, including the Bluetooth reset menu.
• 🛠️ SD Maid – clears the cache of the Bluetooth module (requires root rights).

Warning: Google Play apps may ask for extra permissions (such as access to contacts or location) check reviews and ratings before installing, and remember that root rights take away your device warranty.

Standard methods are enough for most tasks, but if you often connect new devices (for example, test gadgets), third-party utilities can save time.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Bluetooth cleanup on Xiaomi