Renaming Your Apple AirPods Pro 3 on an iPhone: A Simple Guide

Apple AirPods Pro 3 next to an iPhone

Want to give your Apple AirPods Pro 3 a personalised touch? Renaming them on your iPhone is quick and easy! Follow these steps to update their name.

Step 1: Open the Settings App

To get started, unlock your iPhone and open the main Settings app. You can typically find this app, featuring a gear-shaped icon, on your home screen or by searching within your app library.

iPhone displaying the Settings app icon

Step 2: Access Bluetooth Settings

Inside the Settings app, scroll down and tap on the "Bluetooth" option to access your Bluetooth settings. Ensure your AirPods Pro 3 are already connected to your iPhone for ease of editing their settings.

iPhone Bluetooth settings screen with AirPods connected

Step 3: Locate Your AirPods

Find your AirPods Pro 3 in the list of devices. Tap on the blue 'i' icon next to your AirPods' name to open the device information page.

Information icon next to AirPods on iPhone Bluetooth menu

Step 4: Change the Name

Once you're on the information page, look for the line that displays the current name of your AirPods. Tap on this line to initiate editing. Enter your desired name, ensuring it's something that makes your AirPods easily identifiable. Once done, simply press the back button; your changes are saved automatically.

Editing the name of AirPods on iPhone

Step 5: Confirm the Change

After you've entered the new name, you can go back to the Bluetooth menu to view the updated name. There's no need for any additional saves or confirmations; iPhone automatically updates these changes.

Changed name of AirPods showing on iPhone

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