Bluetooth - how to change name on device?

[cherbst]

As Bluetooth devices is getting more and more popular I have now come to the point that I have two devices of the same kind. This is loudspeakers placed in different rooms that I want to switch between from my Mac. But when I have paired them they have the same name showing up in the Bluetooth device list. Quite confusing.

So my question is how to change the names to a more unique ones so I don't have to guess which is who.

I want to be able to edit this in my Mac.

Anyone?

 

[richard.mac]

you can only change your Mac's bluetooth shared name in OS X.

 

[cherbst]

That sucks!

I can even change to whatever name in my son's old SonyEricsson mobile!
But not in iPhone or Mac OS X Snow Leopard...?

So is there no one else with this situation having two devices with the same factory name that you want to differ?

 

[richard.mac]

yeah, you can change your phone's name in your phone. why should you be able to change the name of other devices from a computer? thats a security risk.

if your speakers have a little operating system in them you may be able to change their bluetooth name from the speaker.

 

[Ashka]

Connect the bluetooth device
System Prefs > Bluetooth > Select the item in the left column > Select Gear Icon on the bottom > Rename is one of the options.
At least it is for my Mouse.
S.

 

[munine]

Help please..

Do you guys know how to change change name on bluetooth devices on computer/laptop?