Renaming Your AirPods

Renaming your AirPods prevents confusion on connected devices and adds a personal touch. Names like "Ahmet's AirPods Pro" or "Office Headphones" will prevent confusion in Bluetooth lists.

How to change the name of your AirPods on your iPhone or iPad.

1. Bring your AirPods, in their case, next to your iPhone and open the lid.

2. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.

3. Find your AirPods in the list of devices and tap the i icon next to it.

4. Go to the "Name" line, delete the old name, and type the new name.

5. Tap “Done.” Your AirPods’ name will now be updated across all your Apple devices.

Note: If your iCloud account is the same, your new name will automatically sync across all your devices, including iPad, MacBook, and Apple Watch.

How to Change the Name of AirPods on an Android Phone

1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.

2. Make sure your AirPods are connected.

3. Select your AirPods from the list and tap “Rename” or “Change Name.”

4. Enter the new name and save.

Note: In some Android versions, this feature can be found under "Device information".

How to change the name of AirPods on a Mac

1. Connect your AirPods to your Mac.

2. Open System Settings > Bluetooth.

3. Click the “Options” icon next to your AirPods.

4. Click on the "Name" field, type in the new name, and save.

How to change the name of AirPods on a Windows computer.

1. Connect your AirPods to your computer via Bluetooth.

2. Go to Settings > Bluetooth and devices > Audio devices.

3. Locate your connected AirPods, right-click on them.

4. Select the "Change device name" option.

5. Write the new name and save it.

Note: The steps are similar in Windows 10 and 11.

Renaming AirPods on a Chromebook

1. Click the clock icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.

2. Go to Bluetooth > Find your AirPods in the list of connected devices.

3. Click on the name and enter the new name.

4. Press "Save".

Note: This feature may not be available on all Chromebook models; it depends on the system version.

What should you do if the name change doesn't appear?

If the new name doesn't appear, put the AirPods back in and out of their case, turn Bluetooth off and on, or restart your device. These steps usually activate the name update.

Resetting your AirPods (If the problem persists)

1. Place the AirPods in the case and close the lid.

2. Wait 30 seconds, then open the lid.

3. Press and hold the button on the back of the box for about 15 seconds.

4. When the light flashes white, the reset is complete.

5. Re-pair your AirPods and change their name again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does renaming my AirPods affect the warranty?
No, it's purely a software issue. It doesn't affect the warranty.

Why do other devices still show my old name after I changed it?
All devices must be signed in with the same Apple ID.

I bought used AirPods, but I can't change the name.
The previous owner's iCloud account must have been removed. In this case, you can contact Apple Support.

How long does it take to rename AirPods?
Synchronization across all devices may take anywhere from a few seconds to a minute.