Easy to manage your Apple device name: a convenient guide to iCloud, Find and AirDrop

Whether you want to quickly distinguish your Apple device in iCloud's Find feature or quickly know the file's sending target when transferring files using AirDrop, you may need to rename your device.

Fortunately, this is very easy to operate. This article will guide you through all the steps.

Your new device name will also be synchronized to iCloud, which allows you to easily manage your device using the new name. By the way, if you set your device as a Wi-Fi hotspot, your device name will appear when scanning nearby Wi-Fi networks, so choosing a catchy name is also a good choice.

Why do you need to rename your device?

As mentioned above, you may need to change the name of your iPhone – to easily identify your device in iCloud, Find, AirDrop, and Wi-Fi hotspots. Since the default device name format is your account name "of the device type (for example, Kelly's iPhone), you may want to change the device name to avoid broadcasting the device type you are using.

Even if you just value your high-tech device and give it a nickname you like, it's enough to "officially" rename your device in the settings!

How to rename your Apple device

Apple makes it convenient for you to change the name of a single device, so let's change the name of your iPhone and other devices right away!

How to rename iPhone and iPad

Let's start with a smartphone. Here's how to change the name of your iPhone: Click the Settings app on the home screen to find "General". Open the menu and click "About this machine".

The first line is your device name. Click "Name" and you can change or enter a new name:

Now that you know how to change the iPhone name, you actually know how to change the iPad name, as the steps are exactly the same - Settings > General > About Native > Name. Click "Name" and enter the iPad name you want.

While managing basic settings, you may want to consider backing up your data or transferring information seamlessly between devices. AnyTrans for iOS can seamlessly do these for you and help you transfer files, back up iPhone information to your Mac, migrate data between phones, backup WhatsApp, and more.

How to change AirPods name

Before changing the AirPods name, make sure they are connected to your device and are not in the charging case. You can then rename them using your iPhone or Mac. Now, we'll show you how to rename AirPods on iPhone and iPad, and how to rename AirPods on Mac.

How to rename AirPods on iPhone:

1. As mentioned earlier, you need to connect the AirPods to your phone and remove it from the charging case.
2. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
3. Under My Devices, find your AirPods.
4. Click on the small blue "i" icon next to the current name of the AirPods for more information about them.
5. You will be introduced to a new set of options for AirPods.
6. Click "Name" and change it.

Now that you know how to change the AirPod name on your iPhone, let's do the same on your Mac.

How to rename AirPods on Mac:

1. Go to Apple menu > System Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Once you see your AirPods connected to your Mac, right-click them and select “Rename”.
3. Enter the desired name and click Rename.

Now you know how to change the name of your AirPods on your Mac. But, do you know the easiest way to monitor and manage wireless devices? AirBuddy is a smart application that is located in your menu bar and provides a quick view of the battery status of all wireless devices. It supports quick operation shortcut keys such as connecting or disconnecting devices, etc.

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