How to Rename Bluetooth Devices in Windows 11
You can rename Bluetooth devices in Windows 11 through the Settings app to make them easily identifiable.
Renaming a Bluetooth device customizes its display name on your PC, which is especially useful if you connect multiple similar devices, like two sets of wireless earbuds.
Windows 11 lets you change the default name assigned during the initial pairing process. For example, renaming your devices from generic names to “Office Mouse” and “Travel Keyboard” helps you quickly select the correct peripheral.
You can rename Bluetooth devices in Windows 11 through the legacy Control Panel. Open Control Panel, click “Devices and Printers,” right-click your device, select “Properties,” go to the “Bluetooth” tab, enter the new name, and click OK.
Why Rename Your Bluetooth Device?
Giving your Bluetooth devices custom names in Windows 11 makes it much easier to tell them apart, especially if you have several similar items like headphones or speakers.
What Happens When You Rename Your Device?
When you rename a Bluetooth device in Windows 11, your computer just gives it a new nickname that only you can see on that specific PC.
🪟 Windows 11 22H2/23H2 UI Changes: The Redirection Issue
Newer Windows 11 versions, like 22H2 and 23H2, sometimes send you to the Settings app instead of the old Devices and Printers window when you try to manage Bluetooth devices.
How to Rename a Bluetooth Device in 🪟 Windows 11
If the standard Settings app does not let you rename your device, you can still use the legacy Control Panel or the Registry Editor. Follow these steps carefully.
Method 1Using the Legacy Control Panel
You can rename your Bluetooth devices in Windows 11 using the older Control Panel by finding your device under ‘View devices and printers’.Method 2Using the Registry Editor (Advanced)
For a more permanent change, you can rename Bluetooth devices in Windows 11 by editing the Registry Editor, though this is an advanced method.
- Press ⊞ Win+R, type regedit, and press Enter.
- Navigate to this path: 🗝️HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BTHPORT\Parameters\Devices
- Look for the folder that matches your device’s unique ID.
- Double-click the Name entry and type your new name.
- Restart your computer to apply the changes.
Summary
Renaming your Bluetooth devices in Windows 11 helps keep your connected gadgets organized and easy to identify on your PC.
Why does 🪟 Windows 11 redirect me to Settings when I open Devices and Printers?
Microsoft is phasing out the legacy Control Panel in favor of the modern Settings app. In newer Windows 11 builds like 22H2 and 23H2, the system automatically redirects you to the Settings app to centralize device management, even if some advanced features are missing from the new interface.
Can I rename a Bluetooth device if the option is missing in Settings?
Yes, you can. If the option is missing in the modern Settings app, you can use the legacy Control Panel by navigating to Devices and Printers. If that fails, you can manually update the device name using the Registry Editor under the BTHPORT parameters path.
Will renaming a Bluetooth device affect its connection stability?
No, renaming a Bluetooth device on your computer is purely cosmetic. It creates a local alias for your Windows system to display. It does not change the hardware settings, firmware, or communication protocols of the device, so your connection stability will remain exactly the same as it was before.
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