How to rename a Bluetooth device connected to your smartphone?

Bluetooth accessories have a default name, which is usually the same as the product name (e.g. WH-1000XM3). You can see this name in the Bluetooth settings of your smartphone. Here’s how you can easily rename your Bluetooth device to avoid confusion and recognise it. 

Before you start

Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone and your Bluetooth device is:

• Turned on and sufficiently charged.
• Connected to the internet and in range of your smartphone. 
• Paired and connected to your smartphone. 

How to rename a Bluetooth device in your smartphone's settings

Android

1. Go to Settings → Device connection.  

2. Tap on the (Settings/Gear) icon next to the device you want to rename.

3. Tap on the  (Edit/Pencil) icon in the top right corner of the screen.

4. Enter a new name for your device. Confirm the change with RENAME. 

iOS

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.

2. Tap the (Information/i) icon next to the Bluetooth device you want to rename. Then tap Name.

 

3. Enter a new name for your device. Tap Done on your keyboard, then tap the leftwards arrow symbol next to Back.

 
For more detailed information, visit Apple’s support website.

NOTE: You cannot change the default name of your connected Bluetooth accessory in the Sony Headphones Connect app. However, renaming your Bluetooth accessory in your smartphone's settings allows you to know which device is connected to your smartphone and therefore active in the Headphones Connect app.

You can visit the following articles for more information on pairing Bluetooth devices: 

• [VIDEO] Bluetooth Series - How to pair devices
• What is Bluetooth pairing?