How to change your Bluetooth name on iPhone

How to Change your Bluetooth Name on iPhone  and for other devices

When you’ve used Bluetooth on your iPhone, you will notice that your Bluetooth name is the same as your device’s. It means that the Bluetooth name hasn’t been changed before, and it is a default setting. You’ll see the same thing for your other gadgets that you’d connect with your iPhone, like your AirPods. However, many people are using the same iPhone model or AirPods as you. And if they too haven’t changed their Bluetooth name, then all of your devices will appear as the same name creating confusion. So, in this detailed guide, we’ll find out how to change your Bluetooth name on iPhone.

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How to change my iPhone device name for Bluetooth


Changing your iPhone’s name from the default one is very straightforward. This change will help your device to stand out when connected to Bluetooth. Here’s how:

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone and then scroll down to select General.

Step 2: Next, tap on About. After that, select Name. Here you’ll see the default name given to your iPhone and which is seen by other devices when connected to Bluetooth.

Step 3: Unde the Name section, enter a new name to replace the old one. Then tap on Done on your iPhone keyboard.

Step 4: To see whether your changes have taken effect, go back to the Settings. After that, tap on Bluetooth. You’ll then notice under the Bluetooth toggle switch that your iPhone is now discoverable as the new name you’ve given.

Here’s how to change your Bluetooth name on iPhone

Gadgets that can connect with your iPhone with Bluetooth have their own default names. You can rename these devices and give them a different name to be easily identifiable. In this guide, we will explore the step-by-step process of how to change your Bluetooth name on iPhone. However, you must make sure that your gadget is already connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth.

Step 1: Select the Settings app on your iPhone, and tap on Bluetooth. Your Bluetooth switch should be on, and your gadget should be connected.

Step 2: Under MY DEVICES, tap on the (i) or information icon beside next to your gadget. Next, tap on the Name section.

Step 3: After that, enter a new name for your gadget and tap done on your iPhone keyboard. Next, return to the Bluetooth section and see the name change for your device.

Why sometimes can’t you rename a Bluetooth device name on iPhone?

Some gadgets don’t let you change the manufacturer-chosen names. In that case, there’s nothing you can do about it. When you go the Settings > Bluetooth and then try to change the device’s name, you won’t find the Name option.

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