cannot rename bluetooth device on Win 11

I am unable to change the name of my bluetooth ear buds. I have tried the control panel/hardware and devices/ properties but there is no "bluetooth" tab or option to rename. I am using Win 11 Home Version 10.0.22621 Build 22621. Please help.

There's one simple you can do it,

Open your "Action Centre" on Win 11(hit Windows key + A)

Right-click on your Bluetooth and click on "Go to settings"

Click on "View more devices" and scroll all the way down

There should be an option as "More devices and printer settings", Click on it

it should open up a classic menu with all of your devices

Double-click on the Bluetooth device that you want to rename which should open up a small window of your device

Now click on the "Bluetooth" tab

Now Click on name of your device and enter your preferred name

Now hit "Apply" and "Ok"

It might not change the name right away

but you can simply disconnect and reconnect and now you should see your device with your new name

After restarting my PC, it went back to the original name that I changed it from. I don't know what else to do.

type the command Set-PnpDevice -InstanceID <InstanceID> -FriendlyName "<NewName>" and press Enter. Replace <InstanceID> with the value you copied, and <NewName> with the new name you want to give your earbuds.

I get the error that Set-PnpDevice is not a recognised cmdlet :(

thnx for the great answer. It works in late 2024

This is the only helpful answer on the whole thread.

the key is, as stated to: "scroll down to 'More devices and printer settings'"

(also Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers)

Please note , also to take effect, you cannot be connected to the bluetooth device already. to rename, disconnect and then change name then reconnect.