Can't Rename a Bluetooth Device on iPhone, but I can on Android

What I found - I could not rename the device when it was not connected. When I connected the device, I could click on the name text-field and rename it.

Also, I have two headsets of the same type - one at home, one in the office. I had to remove both of them, then add one of them again. Then I was able to rename it.

My husband gets the “name” field in his phone, and I don’t get it on mine, for the same device!

Tracker6669 wrote:

I found the answer!!!!!

the reason why there is no NAME to click on when trying to re-name Bluetooth devices is because EACH device HAS to be PAIRED for that name can be clicked on to customize one from another.

I think you mean connected. If the device shows up in the menu, it's paired. When the device is in use, it's considered connected.

You have to be connected to the device to get the name option

Hi mes250,

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.

Re: "Can't Rename a Bluetooth Device on iPhone"

Apple have this (archived) article (2021) online:

How to: Change the name of a Bluetooth accessory

There's also a (non-Apple) article online (May 2022) which is similar:

https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-change-bluetooth-device-name-iphone/

says:

1. 1. "Open Settings and go to Bluetooth. 
   2. All devices have an information icon next to their name (with the letter i). Tap on the icon for the connected device you want to rename. 
   3. Select Name. 
   4. Type in the desired name and go back to the previous page to finish the process."

NB: You may need to tap "Done".

If this is not working for you, you may want to send feedback to Apple.

They will likely not reply, yet your feedback will reach those who can make changes. If others also have this issue, things may change in an update.

Web-form for feedback to Apple:

Feedback - iPhone - Apple

All the best :-)

I had to “forget” my device and reconnect. I had previously renamed it but now I don’t have the option 🙄

Thank you mes250! Grateful for your reply.

Mmm... maybe the manufacturers of the bluetooth device that you can not rename on your iPhone, are only catering for Android users.

Thank you for letting Apple know!

Cheers :-)

I found the answer!!!!!

the reason why there is no NAME to click on when trying to re-name Bluetooth devices is because EACH device HAS to be PAIRED for that name can be clicked on to customize one from another.

it's aggravating not being allowed to edit it without having it paired/in-use for each device. But glad I didn't spike my iPhone 13 in frustration because I was close.

I wish I could actually contact Apple and ask this question. It’s so annoying that the technology WAS there and now it’s not. 😡

itunesisfrustratinglyhardtouse wrote:

I wish I could actually contact Apple and ask this question.

Why can't you? Start with the Support link at the bottom left of every page of these forums.

That’s what worked for me. Paired and connected, then the name field was available. I have two pairs of the same earbuds.

The Name can be changed by pushing the information button to the right of the name but the name field won't appear unless the device is connected.