{"id":569,"date":"2025-12-08T13:38:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T13:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.totalcareacademy.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/08\/how-to-change-your-bluetooth-name-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T13:38:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T13:38:23","slug":"how-to-change-your-bluetooth-name-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.totalcareacademy.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/08\/how-to-change-your-bluetooth-name-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your Bluetooth Name on iPhone, iPad, and Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"key-takeaways-box\">\n<h2>Key Takeaways:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why renaming Bluetooth matters:<\/strong> Updating a Bluetooth device name on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac cuts pairing mistakes and keeps lists clear when several accessories stay connected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to rename Bluetooth on iPhone or iPad:<\/strong> You can change your device name in Settings > General > About > Name, which instantly updates how it appears during Bluetooth pairing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to rename Bluetooth on Mac:<\/strong> macOS lets you edit the Name field in Settings > General > About so your Mac shows up with a clearer identity in Bluetooth searches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What renaming changes across Apple services:<\/strong> A new device name applies to AirDrop, Personal Hotspot, Find My, and sharing menus, which helps you spot your hardware faster.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>Bluetooth makes it easy to connect your Apple devices to accessories, but the default names often create confusion when multiple \u201ciPhones,\u201d \u201cAirPods,\u201d or \u201cMacs\u201d show up during pairing. Changing the Bluetooth name helps you spot your device faster, avoid connection mix-ups, and keep your setup organized. This guide walks you through renaming your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and connected accessories.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6ec9aed8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #00509d);border-width:1px;border-radius:3px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-default has-border-color has-palette-color-2-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-details-is-layout-2743f0ea wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<summary>Table of Contents<\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#why-you-should-change-your-bluetooth-name\">Why You Should Change Your Bluetooth Name<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#how-to-change-bluetooth-name-on-iphone-or-ipad\">How to Change Bluetooth Name on iPhone or iPad<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#rename-a-bluetooth-accessory-on-iphone-or-ipad\">Rename a Bluetooth Accessory on iPhone or iPad<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#how-to-change-bluetooth-name-on-mac\">How to Change Bluetooth Name on Mac<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#rename-a-bluetooth-accessory-on-mac\">Rename a Bluetooth Accessory on Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#what-happens-when-you-change-the-bluetooth-name-on-iphone-and-mac\">What Happens When You Change the Bluetooth Name on iPhone and Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#keep-your-connections-clear\">Keep Your Connections Clear<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-you-should-change-your-bluetooth-name\">Why You Should Change Your Bluetooth Name<\/h2>\n<p>Changing your device&#8217;s Bluetooth name has many benefits, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Making device identification easy, especially in shared environments.<\/li>\n<li>Helping avoid pairing mistakes.<\/li>\n<li>Keeping your accessory list clean.<\/li>\n<li>Adding personalization to your Apple devices.<\/li>\n<li>Reducing confusion when you own multiple iPhones, iPads, or Macs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-change-bluetooth-name-on-iphone-or-ipad\">How to Change Bluetooth Name on iPhone or iPad<\/h2>\n<p>Every accessory you pair with your iPhone or iPad shows up with a generic default name. Renaming it to something personal makes it much easier to identify and manage. <\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how you can:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>General<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>About<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"538\" class=\"wp-image-751617 lazyload\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Open Settings, tap General, and then tap About\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Open-Settings-tap-General-and-then-tap-About.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Open-Settings-tap-General-and-then-tap-About.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Open-Settings-tap-General-and-then-tap-About-768x826.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Open-Settings-tap-General-and-then-tap-About-150x161.jpg 150w\"><\/li>\n<li>Tap on <strong>Name<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the name you want to use and tap <strong>Done<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"538\" class=\"wp-image-751618 lazyload\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Tap on Name to change\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tap-on-Name-to-change.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tap-on-Name-to-change.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tap-on-Name-to-change-768x826.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tap-on-Name-to-change-150x161.jpg 150w\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rename-a-bluetooth-accessory-on-iphone-or-ipad\">Rename a Bluetooth Accessory on iPhone or iPad<\/h3>\n<p>Apple links your Bluetooth device name to your iPhone&#8217;s name. Once you change it, the new name automatically appears everywhere Bluetooth is used, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/how-to-use-airdrop-on-iphone-ipad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" title=\"\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">AirDrop<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/how-to-use-iphone-as-hotspot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" title=\"Hotspot\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Hotspot<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/use-find-my-app-iphone-ipad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" title=\"Find My\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Find My<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure the Bluetooth accessory you want to rename is connected to your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Bluetooth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the <strong>(i)<\/strong> button next to the connected Bluetooth accessory&#8217;s name.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"538\" class=\"wp-image-751619 lazyload\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Go to Settings, tap Bluetooth and Tap the (i) button\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Go-to-Settings-tap-Bluetooth-and-Tap-the-i-button.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Go-to-Settings-tap-Bluetooth-and-Tap-the-i-button.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Go-to-Settings-tap-Bluetooth-and-Tap-the-i-button-768x826.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Go-to-Settings-tap-Bluetooth-and-Tap-the-i-button-150x161.jpg 150w\"><\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Name<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the name you want to use and tap <strong>Done<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"538\" class=\"wp-image-751620 lazyload\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Tap Name to change and tap done\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tap-Name-to-change-and-tap-done.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tap-Name-to-change-and-tap-done.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tap-Name-to-change-and-tap-done-768x826.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tap-Name-to-change-and-tap-done-150x161.jpg 150w\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-change-bluetooth-name-on-mac\">How to Change Bluetooth Name on Mac<\/h2>\n<p>Like the iPhone, your Mac&#8217;s Bluetooth name matches your computer name, and updating it changes how your Mac appears in Bluetooth, AirDrop, and other sharing services.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>General<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>About<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"461\" class=\"wp-image-751613 lazyload\" style=\"width: 700px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Open Settings, General, About\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Open-Settings-General-About-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Open-Settings-General-About-1.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Open-Settings-General-About-1-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Open-Settings-General-About-1-150x99.jpg 150w\"><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Name<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"461\" class=\"wp-image-751611 lazyload\" style=\"width: 700px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Click Name to Change\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Click-Name-to-Change.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Click-Name-to-Change.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Click-Name-to-Change-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Click-Name-to-Change-150x99.jpg 150w\"><\/li>\n<li>Remove the current name and enter the new name you want to use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rename-a-bluetooth-accessory-on-mac\">Rename a Bluetooth Accessory on Mac<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to rename a connected accessory on your Mac:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect the Bluetooth accessory to your Mac.<\/li>\n<li>Now, go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Bluetooth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>(i)<\/strong> button next to the connected Bluetooth accessory&#8217;s name.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"461\" class=\"wp-image-751612 lazyload\" style=\"width: 700px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Go to Settings, Bluetooth and Click on (i)\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Go-to-Settings-Bluetooth-and-Click-on-i.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Go-to-Settings-Bluetooth-and-Click-on-i.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Go-to-Settings-Bluetooth-and-Click-on-i-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Go-to-Settings-Bluetooth-and-Click-on-i-150x99.jpg 150w\"><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Name<\/strong>, then enter the new name you want to use for the Bluetooth accessory.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"259\" class=\"wp-image-751616 lazyload\" style=\"width: 700px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Click Name, then enter the new name\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Click-Name-then-enter-the-new-name.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Click-Name-then-enter-the-new-name.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Click-Name-then-enter-the-new-name-768x285.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Click-Name-then-enter-the-new-name-150x56.jpg 150w\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-happens-when-you-change-the-bluetooth-name-on-iphone-and-mac\">What Happens When You Change the Bluetooth Name on iPhone and Mac<\/h2>\n<p>Since Apple uses your device name across multiple features and services, renaming your iPhone, iPad, or Mac does more than change how the device appears in a Bluetooth list. Here&#8217;s everything that changes after you rename your device:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bluetooth Pairing Lists:<\/strong> Your new name appears whenever another device scans for Bluetooth, making identification easier in crowded spaces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AirDrop Identity:<\/strong> AirDrop uses your device&#8217;s current name to help others quickly recognize it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hotspot Name: <\/strong>Personal Hotspot automatically adopts the new device name on both iPhone and Mac.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Find My: <\/strong>The new name appears in the Find My app, keeping your device list organized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Network &amp; Sharing (Mac):<\/strong> On Mac, the new name also serves as your identity for file sharing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/share-mac-screen-with-another-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" title=\"screen sharing\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">screen sharing<\/a>, and local network visibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Car Systems &amp; Accessories:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/apple-carplay-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" title=\"CarPlay\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">CarPlay<\/a>, smart TVs, speakers, and previously paired accessories will display the new name the next time they connect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keep-your-connections-clear\">Keep Your Connections Clear<\/h2>\n<p>And that&#8217;s it. Now you know how easy it is to change the Bluetooth name on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It helps you avoid pairing mix-ups, keep track of accessories, and maintain a cleaner, more personal device environment.<\/p>\n<p>Tried renaming your devices? Share your experience in the comments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/fix-bluetooth-not-available-error-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" title=\"\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Mac Bluetooth not working? Here\u2019s how to fix it<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/how-to-label-bluetooth-devices-on-iphone-ipad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow\" title=\"\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">How to Label Your Bluetooth Devices on iPhone<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\/how-to-change-bluetooth-name-on-iphone-ipad-mac\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\">How to Change Your Bluetooth Name on iPhone, iPad, and Mac<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.igeeksblog.com\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\">iGeeksBlog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of seeing the same default device name? 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