Bluetooth uses short-range radio signals to communicate with nearby devices. You can use Bluetooth to connect your phone to your speakers or headphones, transfer files, sync with your smartphone, and more. If you’re connecting a Bluetooth device, you’ll look for its name. On an iPhone, you’ll typically see the name and model, but you may want to customize it to make it more obvious which device is yours. If you’re unsure, here’s how to change a Bluetooth name on an iPhone.
How to Change Bluetooth Name on iPhone
When you change your iPhone’s Bluetooth name, you’ll need to do it via the Settings app. To change your iPhone’s name: At this point, your iPhone is renamed and will display the new name when you try to pair it with another device. If you don’t like the name, repeat the steps above to rename it.
How to Change Other Bluetooth Device Names on iPhone
You can also change other listed Bluetooth device names on your iPhone. If you have several devices with the same model name, this change will make it easier to identify them. Note: To change the name of another Bluetooth device, it must be connected to your iPhone first. To change other Bluetooth device names on iPhone: The name you give to the Bluetooth device will change, and the new name will be present if you need to repair the device.
Changing Bluetooth Name on iPhone
It’s a straightforward process to change the Bluetooth name on an iPhone—you just change the name of the phone itself. You’ll need to do this for each new iPhone you purchase. If you want to change it again at some point, go to Settings > General > About > Name and change it to something else. Want to use Bluetooth on other devices? You can easily connect a Bluetooth device to a Chromebook or manage multiple Bluetooth devices on Windows 11. Seeing strange iPhone notifications? The unknown accessory detected message on your iPhone could point to a nearby tracking device (or someone else’s AirPods). Comment Name * Email *
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