Changing AirPods name in iOS 26

How can i change airpods name?


I bought new AirPods and sold my old ones, but the person doesn't understand how to remove my name so it doesn't show up. Please help.

Before ios26 you could do it in bluetooth, but now I can't find a way to do it, I've searched everything…



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Original Title: airpods name

AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

Posted on Oct 28, 2025 12:54 PM

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Posted on Oct 28, 2025 5:12 PM

You can still change the name. But you can only change the name when they are connected.


Go to:

Settings > Bluetooth > tap ( i ) next to the AirPods that you want to change the name. Then open the lid of your AirPods case (leave the AirPods in the case), a new menu will appear, at the top you can change the name.

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Oct 28, 2025 5:12 PM in response to enrijz

You can still change the name. But you can only change the name when they are connected.


Go to:

Settings > Bluetooth > tap ( i ) next to the AirPods that you want to change the name. Then open the lid of your AirPods case (leave the AirPods in the case), a new menu will appear, at the top you can change the name.

Changing AirPods name in iOS 26

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