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Android: Rename a Paired Bluetooth Device

A long list of paired Bluetooth devices gets confusing fast when every entry still shows the generic manufacturer name, like a string of letters and numbers instead of Kitchen Speaker or Car Audio. Picking the right device from that list becomes guesswork, especially with several similar accessories connected. The stored name lives in your phone's Bluetooth settings, not on the device itself, so it can be changed anytime without affecting the pairing.

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Rename a Paired Bluetooth Device auf Android

When a Bluetooth accessory pairs with an Android phone, the system stores a local name for that connection together with the technical device data. This name is what shows up in the paired-devices list and in connection notifications, but it has no effect on how the accessory itself works.

The default label shown right after pairing usually comes straight from the manufacturer, which turns into a real problem once several similar accessories are connected. Two earbuds or three smart speakers carrying the same generic name look identical in the list, so it becomes easy to reconnect the wrong one.

To fix this, open SettingsConnected devices, then tap the settings icon next to the saved device you want to rename. Tap Edit, enter a new name, and confirm with Rename. The change only updates the label stored on this phone; it does not rename the device for any other paired phone or tablet.

If the device is missing from the list entirely instead of just showing the wrong name, the actual issue is a lost pairing rather than a naming problem. In that case, removing the device and pairing it again is the better fix.

Frequently asked questions

No. The custom name you set under Connected devicesEdit is stored locally on that phone only. Other devices paired with the same accessory keep showing their own saved name.