renaming bluetooth devices

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  1. 929406, Oct 31, 2009

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    Can anyone help me, been trying to work out how to rename my new magic mouse and keyboard to avoid confusion with my wifes?

    Have looked and tried but can fine the key. thanks in advance
     
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  2. Coolnat2004, Oct 31, 2009

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    Go to Apple menu > System preferences.
    Click on the Bluetooth button.
    Choose the device you want to rename.
    Click the cog/gear/settings button at the bottom of the list and choose rename.
     

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  3. 929406, Oct 31, 2009

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    that works perfectly, thanks so much. Hope someone else finds this useful as well
     
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  4. MIKX, May 12, 2016

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    This is a very old thread but I just diecovered that if you can't Right click a paired Bluetooth device to RENAME it as I currently can't do .. just hightlight the paired item and RIGHT CLICK while holding the OPTION key. .then the "Disconnect, Rename, or Remove " options drop down.
    I have two identical Bluetooth head sets so this is very useful for knowing which one is active.
     
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