If you are a new iPhone user, you might be wondering how to change iPhone name. The good news is, it’s easy to do and can be done in a few simple steps. In this article, I will guide you on how to change your iPhone name and also show you where you can see your device’s name.
Where Do You See Your Device’s Name?
Before we go ahead and change the name of your iPhone, let me show you where you can see your device’s name. Your iPhone’s name is visible in a few places, including the following:
- When you connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable, your device’s name will appear in iTunes.
- When you connect your iPhone to a Bluetooth accessory, your device’s name will appear in the Bluetooth settings.
- When you connect your iPhone to a Wi-Fi network, your device’s name will appear in the list of available networks.
Now that you know where you can see your device’s name, let’s move on to the next section and learn how to change it.
Change the Discoverable Name on iPhone and iPad
The discoverable name on your iPhone is the name that is visible to other devices when you try to connect to them via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Here’s how you can change the discoverable name on your iPhone:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on General.
- Tap on About.
- Tap on Name.
- Type in the new name that you want to give to your iPhone.
- Tap on Done.
That’s it! Your iPhone’s discoverable name will now be changed to the new name that you just entered.
Change the Name of iPhone and iPad Using iTunes
If you prefer to change the name of your iPhone using your computer, you can do so by using iTunes. Here’s how:
- Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.
- Open iTunes on your computer.
- Click on the iPhone icon in iTunes.
- Click on the Summary tab.
- Click on the name of your iPhone.
- Type in the new name that you want to give to your iPhone.
- Press Enter on your keyboard.
That’s it! Your iPhone’s name will now be changed to the new name that you just entered.
Change the Name of a Bluetooth Accessory on iPhone and iPad
If you have a Bluetooth accessory that you use with your iPhone, you might want to change its name as well. Here’s how you can change the name of a Bluetooth accessory on your iPhone:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on Bluetooth.
- Find the Bluetooth accessory that you want to rename and tap on the “i” icon next to it.
- Tap on the Name field.
- Type in the new name that you want to give to your Bluetooth accessory.
- Tap on Done.
That’s it! The name of your Bluetooth accessory will now be changed to the new name that you just entered.