How Do I Change My Discoverable Name on My iPhone?

Change the machine name to modify the Bluetooth name with these easy steps.

Go toGeneral>About.

Settings > General > About > Name on iPhone

This is the default name that other devices use to identify the iPhone for a Bluetooth connection.

On theNamescreen, enter a new name to replace the default name.

TapDoneon the iPhone keyboard.

Final steps to rename your iPhone.

Go back toSettings>Bluetooth.

The iPhone will now be discoverable with the new name.

How Do I Change My Bluetooth Name for an Accessory on My iPhone?

Settings on iPhone to change Bluetooth devices name

Bluetooth accessories that an iPhone connects to have default equipment names.

you’ve got the option to also give these devices custom names to make them distinct.

Enable Bluetooth and connect to the accessory before following the steps below.

Renamed Bluetooth device name

The Bluetooth accessory should be turned on and wirelessly connected to your rig.

Tap on the tiny encircled “i” (information) symbol next to the accessory.

SelectNameand enter a new name on the next screen.

TapDoneto save the name.

There is no other alternative but to stay with the manufacturer-chosen default names for these accessories.

Why Change the Default Name?

Changing the default name of an iPhone makes it easier to identify for connecting to Bluetooth devices.

A unique name also adds a touch of personalization to every Bluetooth accessory you own.

reboot your phone and the Bluetooth machine, then move them closer together.

Toconnect your iPhone to a Bluetooth speaker, first press the pairing or power button on your Bluetooth speaker.

Then, on your iPhone, go toSettings>Bluetoothand select your Bluetooth speaker.