These directions should work on modern Android versions from most phone manufacturers.

How Do I Change My Bluetooth Name?

Editing the Bluetooth name solves the problem of now knowing which gadget you’re connecting to over Bluetooth.

Settings, connected devices, connection preferences, and Bluetooth highlighted on Android

Using a Samsung Galaxy equipment?

These phones don’t have a Bluetooth-specific name option but instead, rely on the rig name.

See the bottom of this page to learn how to change that name.

Bluetooth device name settings on Android

Go toConnected Devices>Connection preferences>Bluetooth.

On some devices, go instead toConnected Devices>Bluetooth.

Other devices listBluetoothright away without being nested in another folder.

If you dont see it, enable Bluetooth first by selecting the button at the screen’s top.

Some Android phones have you choosePair new devicebefore showing theDevice nameoption.

Depending on your gadget, there might be a three-dot menu at the top right.

Select it to findRename this gadget.

you’re free to now exit the tweaks completely.

The new name will take effect immediately.

But using Bluetooth topair your Android and computer(or car, etc.)

will display your phone’s Bluetooth name.

Some devices, like Samsung Galaxy phones, don’t include the option to change the Bluetooth name.

Changing the unit name doesn’t require as many steps, but it does differ between devices.