“What’s in a name?” said Juliet in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” This only goes to show that Juliet never lived in a house in which several people own the exact samemodel of AirPods, all of which have been given the highly original name “My AirPods.”
If you don’t want to suffer through the hell of trying to read the tiny serial number from the inside of the lid of your AirPods charging case to tell whose AirPods are whose, you might want to consider giving your AirPods a slightly more identifiable name, such as “Adam’s AirPods” or “These are not your AirPods.”
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The good news is that changing the name of your AirPods is simple to do, as long as your AirPods are connected. Here’s how to quickly rename your AirPods using your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
How to rename your AirPods on iPhone or iPad
you’re able to quickly rename your AirPods, AirPods Pro, orAirPods Maxusing your iPhone or iPad. You’ll need your AirPods to be connected to your device in order to do so; if they’re not connected, the name won’t be editable. There are a couple of ways you go about making the name change.
How to rename your AirPods on Mac
You can also rename your AirPods using a connected Mac computer. You’ll only be able to edit the name if yourAirPods are connected to your Mac. You can’t change the name if they’re not currently connected. There are a couple of different ways you can access the name of your AirPods on Mac.
Do I need to rename my AirPods on every device?
If you use your AirPods with multiple Apple devices, such as your iPhone, iPad, Mac, andApple Watch, the good news is that you don’t need to go through the process of changing the name of your AirPods multiple times.
If you change the name of your AirPods on your iPhone, for example, the change will also appear on your iPad or Mac, provided that you’re signed in to the same Apple account. If you change the name of your AirPods on your Mac, the change will be reflected on your iPhone or iPad.
Why can’t I change the name of my AirPods?
The most common reason that you’re not able to change the name of your AirPods is that they’re not connected to the device. If your AirPods aren’t connected to any devices, then you won’t be able to change the name at all. It’s also the case that if your AirPods are currently connected to your iPhone, for example, you won’t be able to rename themon your Mac.
A simple way to ensure that your AirPods are connected to the device you want to use to change the name is to play some music or other audio from that device. If you can’t hear that music or audio through your AirPods, then they’re not connected.
How to connect your AirPods to your iPhone or iPad
If your AirPods aren’t connected to your iPhone or iPad, you’ll need to connect them before you’re able to update the name of your AirPods.
How to connect your AirPods to your Mac
If you want to change the name of your AirPods on your Mac, you’ll need to connect them first. If your AirPods are currently connected to another device such asyour iPhone, you can force them to switch over to your Mac.
Why do I need to rename my AirPods?
There are a number of reasons why you want to rename your AirPods. One of the most common is if you live in a house with other people who also own AirPods. It can be all too easy to lose track of whose AirPods are whose, especially if you all own the same model of AirPods. By giving your AirPods a unique name, you may quickly check your iPhone or Mac to see the name of the connected AirPods and determine who they belong to.
You may also own multiple sets of AirPods. For example, you might have a set ofAirPods Profor running, and a pair of AirPods Max for listening to music when working. Giving each set of AirPods a different name ensures that you can easily select the right AirPods when you’re connecting them to an Apple device.
