cannot rename bluetooth device on Win 11

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!

I think you're the best! Windows helpdesk sucks bigtime. Just ridiculous you have the right solution and they let you fiddle about with Power Shell. Highly NOT recommendable...

This absolutely worked for me as I was having all the same symptoms as above. Couldn't get the PowerShell responses to give me the full BT InstanceID so don't mess with any of that, just do this.

This really worked!

Thank you, this process allowed me to rename my Earbuds.