cannot rename bluetooth device on Win 11

Anonymous
2023-05-11T04:00:58+00:00

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.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-08-18T21:20:47+00:00

    SOLVED!!!!!

    I also had the problem where there was no "rename" etc under ANY TAB. Even all of them on the forums.

    So, instead go to System > Sound >

    Then select the dropdown menu where you would like to "where to play sound" then select the bluetooth device (the one to be renamed needs to be already connected) and the next page at the top underneath your device will say Rename.

    HTH.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-08-25T09:48:59+00:00

    It not works if device is not an audio device.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-08-25T09:51:57+00:00

    There is no Set-PnpDevice command on my Windows 11 Pro (up to date) with Powershell v5.1.22621.1778 or Powershell Core v7.3.6

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-08-28T21:16:19+00:00

    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)

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-08-29T11:11:27+00:00

    I have no Bluetooth tab here

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