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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 .
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On your device, open the Settings app. This is the grey cog icon.- If you're using a Mac, click the Apple menu and select System Settings .
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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 .
- On Mac, you'll find this in the left sidebar. You may need to scroll down to find it. [2] X Research source
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Tap More Info (i) . This will be next to the AirPods' name. -
Tap the current name. You'll find this at the top. -
Enter a new name and tap Done . The new name will be saved.
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