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Change the name of your AirPods or AirPods Pro
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Want to change the name of your AirPods? If you received them secondhand, or if you don't like the default name, you can easily change it. You'll just need to connect the AirPods to your Apple device to get started. Here's how to rename your AirPods and what to do if you can't change it with tips from Apple Support Specialist Josef Storzi.
Quick Steps
- Connect your AirPods to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
- Open Settings or System Settings .
- Tap your AirPods.
- Tap More Info (i) .
- Tap the current name.
- Enter a new name and tap Done .
Steps
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Using iPhone or iPad
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On your device, open the Settings app. This is the grey cog icon.Advertisement
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Tap your AirPods. This will be near the top of your screen.
- If you don't see your AirPods, tap Bluetooth .
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Tap More Info (i) . This will be next to the AirPods' name.
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Tap the current name. You'll find this at the top.
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Enter a new name and tap Done . The new name will be saved.
- If you don't see Done , tap the back arrow.
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Using Mac
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Connect your AirPods to your Mac. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your computer or laptop.
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Click the Apple menu and select System Settings . On older versions, this will be System Preferences .
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Click Bluetooth . This is in the left panel. You may need to scroll down to find it.
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Click i next to your AirPods. You should see it listed below My Devices .
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Click the current name. You may also see Rename .
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Enter a new name and click Done . The new name will be saved.
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Using Android
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Connect your AirPods to your Android device. Make sure you have Bluetooth enabled.
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Open the settings app. You can find this in your app drawer.
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Tap Bluetooth . On some devices, this may be Connections .
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Tap the cog icon next to your AirPods. You should see it listed along with your other Bluetooth devices.
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Tap Rename . This may also look like a pencil icon.
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Enter a new name and tap Save . The new name will be saved.
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