By default, Apple uses your first name to indicate your devices. For example, my Apple Watch says ‘Supreeth’s Apple Watch’ as its name. Well, if you’re not a fan of this naming scheme on your Apple Watch, there’s a way out. In this article, we want to show you how to change the name of your Apple Watch.
You can easily change the name of your Apple Watch using the Watch app on your iPhone. The good news is that you don’t need to reset it to change the name. All it needs is a few taps within the Watch app on your iPhone. But first, let us understand what happens when you change the name of your Apple Watch.
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What Happens When You Change the Name on Your Apple Watch
Here’s what happens when you change the name of your Apple Watch:
- The name change is reflected when your Apple Watch is paired and visible in your iPhone’s Bluetooth menu.
- The new name of your Apple Watch will also be displayed in the Watch app on your iPhone.
- If you use Siri, your Apple Watch’s new name will be used for voice commands and interactions.
- The name change is associated with your Apple ID, and your Apple Watch will be displayed in the list of devices under the new name.
- If you use the Find My app, the changed name will be used to identify your Apple Watch.
However, changing the name of your Apple Watch doesn’t affect the data stored on the device. It is a cosmetic change that doesn’t impact apps, settings, or other content. Furthermore, the name change won’t affect the pairing between your Apple Watch and iPhone. They will remain connected as before.
How to Change the Name of Your Apple Watch
Here’s how you can easily change the name of your Apple Watch using the Watch app on your iPhone. Unfortunately, you cannot change the name using your Apple Watch itself. That said, here’s how you can do it.
Step 1: Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Go to the My Watch tab and select General.
Step 3: Tap on About.
Step 3: Tap on the watch’s name.
Step 4: Type the name of your Apple Watch and tap on Done.
It’s as easy as that. However, if you are facing any trouble doing so – don’t worry. The next section of this article will help you.
What to Do if You Can’t Rename Apple Watch
If you cannot change the name of your Apple Watch, these methods should help you out.
1. Keep Your Apple Watch Charged and Connected to Your iPhone
If your Apple Watch is disconnected from your iPhone or has run out of charge, you will see the following error, and you can’t rename your Apple Watch. Therefore, keep your Apple Watch paired and connected to your iPhone.
2. Restart Your iPhone and Apple Watch
If a bug on your iPhone or Apple Watch prevents you from renaming your Apple Watch, restarting both these devices should help.
Step 1: Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap on All Watches in the top left corner.
Step 3: Tap on the i icon (info button) next to the watch.
Step 4: Tap Unpair Apple Watch.
Step 5: Follow the on-screen instructions once you unpair your Apple Watch to pair it again.
3. Unpair and Pair Your Apple Watch
Lastly, if none of the above methods work and you can’t change the name of your watch, try to unpair and pair your Apple Watch again to your iPhone. This will establish fresh connectivity between your iPhone and Apple Watch, erasing bugs.
That is everything you need to know to change the name of your Apple Watch. If you have any further questions, look at the FAQ section below.
FAQs on Changing Apple Watch Name
1. How many times can I change the name of my Apple Watch?
There is no limit to the number of times you can change the name of your Apple Watch.
2. Will the name of my Apple Watch reset after a factory reset?
Yes. The name of your Apple Watch will reset to default once you perform a factory reset.
3. I want to hide my Apple Watch name. What can I do?
Unfortunately, there isn’t any way to hide the name of your Apple Watch. You can only rename it.
Set It Right
We hope this article helps you change the name of your Apple Watch. If you face any further issues in doing so, you can drop a comment below this article. We’ll get back with a solution and help you at the earliest!
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