How to Change Name of Your AirPods on Any Device

Your Apple AirPods are very easy to pair with other Apple devices. And with that tiny button on the back of the case, it also connects with other third-party devices. But by default, Apple AirPods refer to themselves as “ Owner Name AirPods” on Apple devices and simply “AirPods” on other devices. But if you want to rename your AirPods, here are some steps on how to change the name of your AirPods on any device.

Most devices require your AirPods to be plugged in (not just paired) while you rename them.

How to change the name of your AirPods on iPhone

Step 1

Go to your iPhone’s Bluetooth settings and find your AirPods. Don’t forget to connect your AirPods to be able to rename them. Here you need to click on the information icon labeled “ i”.

Step 2

After you click on the information icon, you will see the settings page for your AirPods. You can also change other functions here, such as touch functions. Click on the tab labeled “Name”.

Step 3

You will see an editing window. Just rename AirPods and save your changes. Your job is done here.

How to change the name of your AirPods on MacBook

Step 1

Open “System Preferences” in the launcher and click “Bluetooth” to enter “Bluetooth Settings”. The same can be done by clicking the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar.

Step 2

In the Bluetooth settings menu, find your AirPods name. But, done, click the option button. If it were that easy, you wouldn’t be here.

Step 3

Now comes the hardest part. Even though you have an Option button right in front of your device name, you need to right-click the device name to see the rename option. If you’re not sure how to right-click on a MacBook trackpad, two-finger tap is a good idea.

Step 4

You will now see the rename tab. Just change the device name and save the changes.

How to change the name of Airpods on Android

Step 1

Go to Bluetooth settings on your Android phone by pressing and holding the gesture on the Bluetooth icon in the notification bar.

Step 2

Click on Previously Paired Devices to see a list of paired devices and find the current name of your AirPods.

Step 3

You will see a small settings icon in front of your device name. Click the icon to enter the device settings menu. If you tap the device name instead, the pairing process starts.

Step 4

Click on the edit icon in the upper right corner to open the rename window.

Fifth step

Enter your new name and click on rename below. Your changes will be saved immediately.

How to change the name of your AirPods on Windows PC

It’s a rare combination, but a lot of people still use Windows PCs for official work, mostly if you’re working with documentation and otherwise in the Apple ecosystem. So here’s a trick to rename your AirPods to Windows PC. I use the term “trick” because it doesn’t even touch the Bluetooth menu.

Step 1

Open Control Panel from the Start menu and search for Hardware and Sound.

Step 2

Click Devices and Printers to see all external devices connected to your computer. The icons in this section may not accurately represent your device, but only hint what kind of device it is. Windows icons are still a bit archaic.

Step 3

Find your AirPods and right click on the icon. It should be a headphone icon, but it may differ from system to system. Click Properties from the right-click menu to open the settings window for your AirPods.

Step 4

Once you’re in the properties menu, click on the Bluetooth tab. You will see the name of your AirPod right at the top of the window. Just edit the name and save your changes. A little troubleshooting for those who don’t see the effect of the changed name, just unplug and re-plug your AirPods in the Bluetooth menu and the changes will appear.

How to rename your AirPods on any device

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