What are AirPods? Are AirPods only for Apple devices? Can you change AirPods name on your device? This guide highlights everything you need to know in simple steps. In short, AirPods are one of the best earphones in the market that always improved over the years.

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Different models exist in different price ranges depending on their wear detection, spatial audio, Siri voice detection, power life, and other specifications. Other than that, most assume AirPods are only for Apple devices, but that is far from true. You can use them on your Android, Windows, or Bluetooth devices. 

Even though that’s a significant advancement, minor issues occur when you’ve got multiple Bluetooth devices linked to your AirPods. To fix that, the best option would be to rename iPhone Airpods on different devices. The process is relatively easy to execute, a lot like changing your AirDrop name, and this guide will walk you through the steps. 

Quick Overview

For iOS 

Go to “Settings” > “Bluetooth” > click on the information icon (i) next to your AirPods device name. Tap on “Name” > enter the new AirPods name > “Done.”

For Android 

Click on “Settings” > “Connected Devices” > Now tap on the settings cog icon. This is next to the AirPods device > click on “Rename.”

What is AirPods?

Gone far from the days of wired earphones, we have one of the best Apple products ever created, the wireless Bluetooth earpieces called AirPods. The very first prototype was hoisted in September 2016, right about when the iPhone 7 was announced. 

1. How to Change AirPods Name on iPhone or iPad

• Open the AirPods case. This allows your AirPods to connect to your iPhone or iPad (iOS devices.)
• Take the AirPods out and wear them.
• Go to your “Settings” on your iPhone or iPad.
• Tap on the “Bluetooth” menu.
• There will be a list of all the devices connected to your Bluetooth in the past. Look for your AirPods name. 
• Now, tap the “i” icon next to the AirPods’ name.
• select “Name” on the next screen, under the AirPods’ battery rate. 
• You can now change AirPods name to another one. 
• Tap on “Done.” You have now renamed your AirPods on iPhone or iPad. 

2. How to Rename AirPods on Mac

• Connect your AirPods to your Mac device. 
• Next, click on the Apple sign in the top-left corner of the screen. 
• Tap on “System Settings.” 
• From the left-side menu, click on “Bluetooth.”
• Click the (i) icon next to your AirPods’ device name. 
• You will now be able to see all information related to your AirPod. 
• Click on “Name.”
• Rename your AirPod.
• Click on “Done.” 

3. How to Change Name of AirPods on Android

Changing the name of your AirPods on Android is far simpler than on iOS devices. Here is how to get started: 

• On your Android smartphone, go to “Settings.” 
• Now, depending on your device, click on either “Bluetooth” or “Connected Devices.”
• You should now see a list of connected Bluetooth devices. Click on the settings or (i) icon against your AirPods’ name. 
• Click on the pencil icon, which means edit. 
• You can now change your AirPods name on Android. 
• Click on “Rename” to save. 

Changing AirPods Name on Windows PC

• Connect your AirPods to your Windows PC. 
• Once connected, open the Control Panel on Windows. Click the Search icon and type Control Panel. 
• When you find it, press Enter.
• Locate “Hardware and Sound” and click the option “View Devices and Printers” right under it in blue. 
• You will now be able to see all the devices that are connected to your PC. Locate your AirPods. 
• Once located, right-click on it. Tap on “Properties.”
• Click on the “Bluetooth” tab. 
• Select the name of your AirPods. You will now be able to edit and add a new name. 
• Click “OK.” 
• You’ve now changed the name of your AirPods on Windows. 

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