How to Rename Bluetooth Devices

Whenever you connect a new iPod or wireless device to your Mac, you get the option to name the device. Many times when I get a new device, I like to come up with a funny name for it. For example, my new little pink iPod shuffle is called “Little bubblegum shuffle” (don’t judge!).

However, when I plugged my shuffle into my computer today, I realized how stupid that nickname is. I had never actually changed the name of a Bluetooth device, so I had to play around for a little bit until I realized how to do it.

You want to go to System Preferences from the Apple menu at the upper left corner of your screen. In the System Preferences window, go to the third row down, and then select the Bluetooth icon (third icon in).

You will see a column on the left side that shows your connected Bluetooth devices. Click on the device that you would like to rename. Click the little gearshift icon toward the bottom of that column and you will see the option to rename the device. Select Rename and there will be a pop-up window that will allow you to rename your Bluetooth device to whatever you desire.