How can I rename a device?

I moved my HomePod mini to a different location in my home, but it is named Office HomePod mini. How can I change the name of the device from Office HomePod mini to Master Bedroom HomePod mini?

Posted on Aug 4, 2021 11:54 AM

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Vancouver22

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Posted on Aug 4, 2021 12:13 PM

Reassign the room to master bedroom as well but you can also name it in the home app. Long press on the icon, scroll down to gear icon, tap that to bring up settings, where it says HomePod just type in the new name.

If you need to change the room just tap on office in yellow to select master bedroom

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Aug 4, 2021 12:13 PM in response to LisaPK

If you need to change the room just tap on office in yellow to select master bedroom

Vancouver22

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Aug 4, 2021 7:56 PM in response to LisaPK

You’re welcome

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Aug 4, 2021 12:49 PM in response to Vancouver22

Thank you, that was so easy!

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How can I rename a device?