How to change Bluetooth name on Apple iPhone

Even though Apple does not allow users to transfer files and data using Bluetooth on Apple iPhone  devices, Bluetooth on iPhones are used for several other purposes like connecting to a Bluetooth speakers or headphones, configuring new Apple iPhone, etc. If you have multiple iPhones or have a few people around you with the same name, the tendency of Apple iOS  using the device name as the Bluetooth name might create tons of confusion while connecting. So, if you are looking to change the Bluetooth name on your iPhone, it is not as simple as changing it on any Android smartphones. Follow our step-by-step guide to change the Bluetooth name of your iPhone.

As mentioned, Apple iPhone assigns the device name as the Bluetooth name by default, changing the device name will solve the problem. Thankfully, changing the device name on Apple iPhone is quite easy and can be done from the phone itself.

Steps to follow:

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1. Open ‘Settings’ on your iPhone

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2. Head to the ‘General’ option

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3. Now, scroll down and look for the ‘About’ section

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4. Under the ‘About’ section, tap on the ‘Name’

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5. Now, hit that ‘X’ icon located in front of the name and type in a new name

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6. Head back and check in the Bluetooth option, the name must have been changed now

Note: This was tested on the Apple iPhone XR running on iOS 12.1, this method should work with other iPhones models as well.