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Xiaomi: Change the Device Name

If your Xiaomi phone still shows up under its model number when you scan for Bluetooth devices or connect to a hotspot, that is the default device name at work. It makes picking your phone out of a list of nearby devices harder, especially if you own more than one Xiaomi device. MIUI lets you replace that generic label with a name you actually recognize.

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Change Device Name auf Xiaomi

Xiaomi phones use the model name as the device name by default. This name appears instead of a MAC address whenever your phone shows up in a Bluetooth pairing list, a Wi-Fi Hotspot search, or a file-sharing app. If you own several Xiaomi devices, or just want a name that means something to you, the generic model label makes it hard to pick the right device quickly.

MIUI stores the device name under the phone's system information, separate from your Google account name or Mi account name. Changing it here updates how the phone appears to other devices during Bluetooth pairing and Hotspot connections, but it does not change your account name or app profile.

Where to change the device name

Open Tap on SettingsTap on About phoneTap on Device nameEnter a Name and tap Save. The new name takes effect immediately, so the next Bluetooth scan or Hotspot search from another device shows the updated label.

If you rename the device mainly to fix Bluetooth pairing issues, keep in mind that already-paired devices may still show the old name until you forget and re-pair them.

Frequently asked questions

No. The device name under About phone only controls how the phone appears over Bluetooth, Hotspot, and nearby file-sharing. Your Mi account and Google account names stay separate and are not affected.