How to Rename a Bluetooth Device in Windows 10 or 11

If you want to rename a Bluetooth device in Windows, first identify which Bluetooth name you want to change. Your PC’s Bluetooth name is usually the same as your Windows device name, which other phones, laptops, or tablets see when pairing or sending files.

Renaming paired devices, such as headphones, speakers, mice, or keyboards, is different and may not work for every device. In this guide, you’ll learn both methods for Windows 10 and 11.

Rename your PC’s Bluetooth name in Windows 10 or 11

Use these steps to change the Windows device name your PC usually shows when other devices find it over Bluetooth.

Note: In Windows, your PC’s Bluetooth name is usually linked to your Windows device name. If you want a broader explanation of Windows settings, you may also want to see our guide on how to change the default browser in Windows 10 and 11.

After restarting, Windows should show the new device name when other phones, laptops, or tablets try to find your computer over Bluetooth. If you need more ways to restart or shut down your computer, see our guide on how to shut down a computer with the keyboard in Windows 10 and 11.

Microsoft also lists Settings > System > About > Rename this PC as the official way to rename a Windows device.

Rename a paired Bluetooth device in Windows

Use this method if you want to rename a device already paired with your computer, such as Bluetooth headphones, a speaker, a mouse, or a keyboard.

This option is more limited than renaming your PC’s Bluetooth name. Depending on the device, driver, and Windows version, the rename field may not appear.

Try the Control Panel method

1. Open the Start menu and search for Control Panel.
2. Go to Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.
3. Find the Bluetooth device you want to rename.
4. Right-click the device and choose Properties.
5. Look for a Bluetooth tab or a device name field.
6. Change the name if Windows allows it.
7. Click Apply > OK.
8. Disconnect and reconnect the Bluetooth device.

If you do not see a name field, Windows may not allow renaming that specific Bluetooth device. Some devices keep their name from the manufacturer, firmware, driver, or companion app.

What if Windows does not let you rename the Bluetooth device?

If you do not see a rename option, the device name may be controlled by the device firmware, driver, manufacturer app, or Windows itself. Try these fixes:

• Remove and pair the device again
  Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices, remove the Bluetooth device, and pair it again. This can refresh the name Windows shows for that device.
• Restart Windows after changing the PC name
  If you renamed your computer, restart Windows before checking the Bluetooth name again. The new name may not appear until after a restart.
• Check the manufacturer’s app
  Some headphones, speakers, earbuds, and other accessories can only be renamed from the brand’s mobile or desktop app.
• Update the Bluetooth driver
  Open Device Manager, expand Bluetooth, and check whether a driver update is available.
• Avoid Registry changes unless necessary
  Some advanced guides suggest editing the Windows Registry, but this is not ideal for most users. A wrong change can affect Bluetooth behavior or other system settings.

Final thoughts

For most users, renaming the PC from Settings > System > About > Rename this PC is the most reliable way to change the Bluetooth name shown by Windows.

Renaming a paired Bluetooth accessory is more limited. If the Devices and Printers method does not show a rename option, the device’s firmware, driver, or companion app probably controls the name.