Windows 10: How can I change Bluetooth device name without PC rebooting?

In Windows, Bluetooth device name change is possible throubh Device Manager → Bluetooth → Driver → Advanced.The problem is this is updated only after rebooting and just Bluetooth Off/On does not work.These operations seem to be related to GATT Server configuration and run.Could you please look into the way how to change the device name immediately without any PC rebooting?

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How To Change The Bluetooth Name Of Windows 10 PC

Last Updated on May 23, 2017 by admin 6 Comments

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A couple of days ago, someone asked me how to change the Bluetooth adapter’s name on a Windows 10 PC? In this guide, we will see how to change Bluetooth adapter’s name in Windows 10.

Your Windows 10 Bluetooth adapter’s name is usually required when you want to receive a file from another Bluetooth device, or when you want to pair your phone with your Windows 10 PC.

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In Windows 10, you can see your Bluetooth adapter’s name by navigating to Settings app > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.

If you are looking to change the default name of the Bluetooth adapter on your Windows 10, remember that the Bluetooth’s name is nothing but your Windows 10 computer’s name. In other words, Windows 10 automatically sets your Windows 10 computer’s name as Bluetooth’s
name.

Because of this, you cannot change the Bluetooth name alone in Windows 10. If you want to change the Bluetooth’s name, you need to change the computer name. In short, it’s impossible to set different names for your Windows 10 PC and Bluetooth adapter on your
PC.

Following are the two ways to change your Windows 10 PC Bluetooth name.

Method 1

Step 1: Navigate to Settings app > System > About.

Step 2: Under Device specifications, click Rename this PC button. This will open Rename your PC dialog.

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Step 3: Type in a new name for your PC/Bluetooth. Click Next button.

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Step 4: You will now be asked to restart your PC. Save all work and click Restart now button. If you wish to restart later, click Restart later button.

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The new PC/Bluetooth name will appear once you restart your PC.

Change Bluetooth name in Control Panel

Step 1: In the Start/taskbar search box, type Sysdm.cpl and then press Enter key to open System properties dialog.

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Step 2: Here, under Computer Name tab, you can see your full computer name as well as workgroup name. To change the computer name or Bluetooth name, click the Change button.

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Step 3: In the Computer name field, type in the name which you want to assign to your PC as well as Bluetooth.

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Click OK button. You will see a dialog with “You must restart your computer to apply these changes” message.

Click OK button. If you see a dialog with Restart now and Restart later options, click Restart later button.

Step 4: Finally, save all your work and then reboot your PC to set the new name as your computer name as well as Bluetooth receiver’s name on your Windows 10.

I hope it helps

 

Change the name of paired Bluetooth devices

Hello Ref,

You can change the name of your paired Bluetooth devices on Device Manager. To assist you with your concern, kindly follow the steps below:

• Type in Control Panel on the Cortana Search
  field.
• Click on Hardware & Sound.
• Select Devices & Printers.
• On the new window, right-click on the paired device and select Properties.
• Click on the Bluetooth tab and edit the name of your paired device.

Let us know if you will need further assistance.

 

change windows 10 pc name

We appreciate you getting back to us. To change the cmd name, we suggest that you follow this steps:

• Open a Command Prompt (Adimin) window: Win+X, A, Alt+Y
• Then run the following command to change your computer name to Donner: WMIC ComputerSystem where Name=COMPUTER-NAME call Rename Name=NewName
• Reboot your PC.
• Try to run ipconfig / all command, you should find that the Host Name in Windows IP Configuration list has been changed to the new name.

Keep us posted with the result.