Why is my iPhone discoverable as my (name) instead of iPhone in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ?

When I open my Bluetooth to connect, it says discoverable as (Lucy’s phone) instead of iPhone. I also see this in my hot spot with my password visible and I can connect to my fire table using my hot spot.

iPhone XR, 17

Posted on Jan 8, 2024 2:37 PM

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Lawrence Finch

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Posted on Jan 8, 2024 2:39 PM

Go to Settings/General/About and you can see the phone’s name. You can also edit it.

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Lawrence Finch

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Jan 8, 2024 2:39 PM in response to TheStarGazer

Go to Settings/General/About and you can see the phone’s name. You can also edit it.

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Jan 8, 2024 2:44 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thank you.

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