cannot rename bluetooth device on Win 11

After wasting time checking lots of unhelpful advice, I found a solution thanks to Ionuț-Alexandru Popa at binaryfork_. Here's a summary:

1. Pair the device (if not already paired)
2. Go to Settings > Bluetooth and devices > View more devices
3. Scroll down to 'More devices and printer settings' (near the bottom of the window): (this is the crucial step that most of the unhelpful advice misses)
4. Right-click the device and choose 'Properties', then the 'Bluetooth' tab
5. Edit the name and click OK
6. Disconnect the device then reconnect it (this is important to prevent the device name reverting to the default)

None of these worked for me as nothing happens when we click on the Bluetooth device in the Settings app (either in the "Bluetooth & devices" section or "Bluetooth & devices > Devices" section. Clicking on the three dots button in front of the device name only gives two options "disconnect" and "remove device".

The Control Panel solution also takes one to the Settings app when we click on the Device and Printers.

SOLUTION:

However, I found that I could rename my Bluetooth device in the Settings app by following the steps given below.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Select System from the left pane.
3. Select Sound from the right pane.
4. Click on the device, that you want to rename, from the list under "Output" (at the top).
5. At the top, below the device name, click the Rename button.
6. A new dialog will open where you could rename your device.
7. After renaming the device, click on the Rename button in the dialog to confirm.

SUGGESTION:

Please allow the users to rename a Bluetooth device right from the "Bluetooth & devices" section as that's the most convenient way. Clicking on the device should open a device details page where one should be allowed to rename the device. Preferably, the three dots button in front of the Bluetooth device name should list the option to "Rename". Thanks!

If you do not see the option to rename the device through the Settings app, you can also try the following steps:

Press the Windows key + X on your keyboard to open the Quick Link menu.

Select "Device Manager."

Expand the "Bluetooth" section.

Right-click on the ZVOX AV30 earbuds and select "Properties."

In the Properties window, click on the "General" tab. There is no "change settings" button on my "General"tab

Click on the "Change settings" button.

In the Bluetooth Properties window, click on the "Advanced" tab.

In the "Device name" field, type in the new name for the earbuds.

Click on the "OK" button to save the new name.

There is no "change settings" button on my "General" tab.

MS, why so confused and complicated?! Just a simple action takes time to google... Come on...!! At the same time you didn't forgot to push me to use cloud account or Edge...!! Freaking business...

So for anyone still scratching their heads for an answer (seeing as most of these replies don't work) I found a solution.

Open Run

Type control (but don't press enter)

While still in Run and control typed into the box press Ctrl+Shift+Enter, when prompted select Yes (this will open control panel with admin rights)

Inside Control Panel click Hardware and Sound

Inside Hardware and Sound right-click Devices and Printers and then click Open

Find the device you want to rename, right-click and select Properties

Inside Properties go to the Bluetooth Tab

Double click the Device Name in the box, and rename it to your desire

Click Apply in the bottom right, and then click OK.

This is the only working method I have found to rename devices. Be patient when you rename it, it takes a minute or two before the system will recognize the name change.