To rename your AirPods on iOS 27 or iPadOS 27, wear and connect them, open Settings, tap your AirPods’ name near the top, then tap the current name and enter a replacement. You can also rename them on a Mac. Android, Samsung Galaxy, and Chromebook offer Bluetooth display-name controls, while Windows lets you change the audio-output label when its Rename control is available.
The short version
- iPhone or iPad: Open your connected AirPods in Settings and edit their current name.
- Mac: Rename connected AirPods through their dedicated settings or Bluetooth.
- Other Bluetooth devices: Android, Galaxy, and Chromebook instructions change the accessory display name on that device.
- Windows: Use Rename in the AirPods audio-output properties to change their Windows audio label.
| Device and method | Where to change the name | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone or iPad dedicated settings | Settings > your AirPods’ name | iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 |
| iPhone or iPad Bluetooth settings | Settings > Bluetooth > More Info | AirPods and AirPods Pro on current software |
| Mac dedicated settings | System Settings > your AirPods’ name | macOS 27 |
| Mac Bluetooth settings | Bluetooth > More Info > Name | macOS Ventura 13 and later |
| Android display name | Accessory Settings > Edit | Android devices with Google’s Bluetooth interface |
| Samsung Galaxy display name | Accessory Settings > Rename | Galaxy phones and tablets with these Bluetooth controls |
| Chromebook display name | Bluetooth device > Change device name | Bluetooth-capable Chromebooks on current ChromeOS |
| Windows audio-output label | Audio-output properties > Rename | AirPods output devices offering this control |
Rename AirPods on your iPhone or iPad
On iOS 27 or iPadOS 27, wear your AirPods and connect them to your iPhone or iPad. Open Settings, then tap your AirPods’ name near the top. Tap the current name and enter the replacement you want.
You can also use Bluetooth settings for AirPods and AirPods Pro on current iPhone and iPad software. Open the charging case, then open Settings > Bluetooth. Tap your AirPods’ name, then tap the More Info button beside them. Tap their current name, enter the replacement, and tap Done.
Change the name on your Mac
On macOS 27, wear your AirPods and connect them to your Mac. Open System Settings, then click your AirPods’ name in the sidebar, scrolling down if necessary. Enter the replacement name in their settings.
For the Bluetooth route on macOS Ventura 13 and later, choose the Apple menu > System Settings > Bluetooth. Under My Devices, make sure your AirPods are connected before editing their name. Click the More Info button beside them, click Name, and enter the replacement.
Change the Bluetooth display name on Android
On an Android device with Google’s Bluetooth interface, swipe down from the top of the screen, then touch and hold Bluetooth. Find your AirPods under Media devices and tap the Settings gear beside them. If you need to locate them among saved accessories, tap See all under Saved devices.
Tap Edit at the top to change the accessory name, then follow the onscreen prompts to enter your replacement. Treat this as a display-name change on your Android device, without expecting it to rename your AirPods across Apple devices. Google notes that some Bluetooth instructions require Android 15 or later and that hardware support varies.
Rename the display entry on Samsung Galaxy
On a Galaxy phone or tablet with these Bluetooth controls, open Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. Tap the Settings gear beside your paired AirPods, then tap Rename. Enter the replacement name and tap Rename again. Treat this as a change to the Bluetooth accessory display name on your Galaxy device.
Change the device name on a Chromebook
On a Bluetooth-capable Chromebook running current ChromeOS, select the time at the bottom right, then open Settings > Bluetooth. Select your AirPods, looking under Previously connected if necessary. Select Change device name, enter the replacement, and select Done.
For AirPods that are already connected, you can also select the time > Bluetooth > Currently connected > your AirPods to reach their controls. This changes the Chromebook’s Bluetooth accessory display name. Use an iPhone, iPad, or Mac when you want to rename your AirPods across your Apple devices.
Change the AirPods audio label in Windows
When your AirPods appear as a Windows audio-output device with a Rename control, press Windows, search for Sound Settings, and press Enter. Open the AirPods audio-output device’s properties using the > button. Select Rename and enter a distinct name, then follow the dialog’s confirmation prompt.
This procedure changes the Windows audio-device label, which helps you identify the AirPods output in Windows sound controls. For Apple’s AirPods naming procedure, use a connected iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Apple devices receive the new AirPods name?
Apple says a name changed using its iPhone, iPad, or Mac procedure updates across devices signed in to the same Apple Account. Your devices must share that account for this synchronized naming behavior.
Can you rename AirPods Max with these steps?
Yes, Apple’s dedicated AirPods settings procedure covers AirPods Max as well as AirPods and AirPods Pro on iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. For AirPods Max, choose the dedicated settings route instead of the iPhone Bluetooth instructions that begin with opening a charging case.
Do you need to download an app to rename AirPods?
No download or installation is required for these procedures. You can use the settings built into your device, following the route that matches its software.
Should you reset or unpair your AirPods before renaming them?
No, you can follow Apple’s rename procedure with your AirPods connected. Resetting, unpairing, and removing them from your account are not routine steps for assigning a chosen name.