How to Change Your AirPods Name Across Apple Devices

You can rename AirPods on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and you usually only need to do it once. Apple says the new name updates across devices signed in to the same Apple Account. Wear your AirPods and make sure they are connected to the device where you are changing the name.

Before you start

Have the AirPods nearby and connected over Bluetooth. If you own more than one pair, check the model name shown in Settings before editing so you do not rename the wrong set. The exact screen can vary with your version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS: newer software puts AirPods controls near the top of Settings, while some versions route through Bluetooth.

• Sign in to the same Apple Account on the Apple devices where you want the updated name to appear.
• Wear the AirPods and confirm they are connected. For AirPods earbuds, opening the charging case can help the iPhone or iPad detect them.
• Keep the name short and recognizable if you use several Bluetooth accessories.

Change the AirPods name on iPhone or iPad

1. Put on the AirPods and connect them to your iPhone or iPad.
2. Open Settings. On current software, tap the AirPods name near the top of the screen. If it is not shown there, tap Bluetooth and locate your AirPods in the device list.
3. Tap the current name, enter the new name, and tap Done if that button appears.

That same sequence works on iPad. You can also use the Bluetooth details screen: open Settings > Bluetooth, tap your AirPods entry, tap the More Info button beside it, then tap the displayed AirPods name. Enter the new label and tap Done. This route is especially useful on software versions that do not show the AirPods shortcut near the top of Settings. Apple’s support steps are listed in its AirPods settings guide.

The Bluetooth list is an alternate way to open the AirPods settings when the shortcut is not visible on the main Settings screen.

Tap the existing label, replace it, and confirm the change with Done when shown.

Rename AirPods on a Mac

1. Wear your AirPods and make sure they are connected to your Mac.
2. Choose the Apple menu, open System Settings, then click your AirPods name in the sidebar. You may need to scroll down to find it.
3. Enter the new name in the AirPods settings.

On a Mac, look for the AirPods entry itself in System Settings. The computer’s own name is a separate setting and changing it will not rename your earbuds. If the AirPods entry is missing, first confirm that Bluetooth is on and the AirPods are connected, then reopen System Settings.

Check that the name has synced

After saving, check the AirPods name on another iPhone, iPad, or Mac that uses the same Apple Account. The new label should appear in its AirPods settings and Bluetooth menus. You do not need to repeat the rename on each device signed in to that account.

If another device still shows the old name, check these points before unpairing anything:

• Confirm the Apple Account. The devices must be signed in to the same account for Apple’s name update to carry across.
• Reconnect the AirPods. Wear them, make sure they connect to the device, then check the name again.
• Verify the pair. If multiple AirPods appear in Bluetooth, open the details for the pair you actually renamed.
• Use the Bluetooth details route on older software. On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap the AirPods entry, choose More Info, tap the displayed name, then enter the new label and tap Done.

Changing the label does not reset the AirPods or change the name of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. It only changes how the accessory is identified. Menu placement can differ by operating-system version, but Apple’s current instructions use the AirPods entry in Settings on iPhone and iPad, and the AirPods entry in the System Settings sidebar on Mac.

Common questions

Do I have to rename AirPods separately on every Apple device?

No. When your devices use the same Apple Account, Apple says the new name updates across them. If a device is signed in to another account, it is outside that account’s sync.

Do these steps depend on the AirPods model?

The rename path is the same idea for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max: connect them, open their settings, and edit the name. Available audio controls differ by model, but you do not need a model-specific naming process.

For Apple’s current step-by-step instructions, see Rename your AirPods in the AirPods User Guide. For the Bluetooth details route on iPhone or iPad, see Apple’s AirPods settings support page.