How to change the name of Xiaomi headphones: the full guide

Changing the name of a wireless headset is not just a whim, but often a necessary procedure for comfortable use of Xiaomi equipment. TWS-The default default designation for headphones on a smartphone is "Mi True Wireless EBs Basic" or "Redmi Buds 3." In public transport or an office with a lot of people with similar gadgets, this creates confusion: Your phone may be trying to connect to someone else’s device, and you won’t be able to quickly find your device in the list of available devices.

Personalization also allows you to instantly identify a gadget, especially if you have multiple pairs of headphones or smartwatches in your arsenal. Unfortunately, many users have difficulty trying to rename a device, since this option is often hidden or unavailable to third-party accessories on the standard Bluetooth menus of Android and iOS. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to change the Bluetooth name, from standard system settings to using specialized software.

It is worth noting that the renaming process does not affect the sound quality or microphone performance. It is solely a software tag that helps the operating system and the user navigate the wireless space. However, for some models, especially the budget Redmi series, this procedure may require the use of third-party applications, since the firmware of the headphones themselves does not have a built-in mechanism for changing the name through the standard MIUI or HyperOS interface.

Why the headphones are displayed as Mi True Wireless

The standard name, "Mi True Wireless" or "Mi True Wireless EBs," is a universal identifier that is written in a Bluetooth chip in the factory. Xiaomi uses it to simplify logistics and customization, so as not to create unique profiles for each item in the basic configuration. For the operating system, it is just a string parameter that is read when paired. The problem is that many budget models do not support the protocol to change this parameter "on the fly" without special commands.

When you see the same names on your headphones and your neighbor's compartment, there's an addressing conflict in the user's perception. MAC-You can use the address, but you can put a common name on the list of devices, if you want to put "Andrey's headphones" or "Sports Hall." Left/Right", This is not always possible with standard Android tools, especially for models that do not have their own dedicated application for management.

It's important to understand the difference between a Bluetooth device name and an app profile name. A system name is what all devices around you see when you search. An app name is just a local tag for your convenience within a particular program. Our goal is to change the system ID that appears in the notification curtain and the Bluetooth menu.

Standard methods of renaming through Android settings

Before resorting to sophisticated methods, it is worth checking whether your model supports native renaming via the MIUI or HyperOS interface. In recent versions of Xiaomi firmware, the algorithms for working with audio devices have been improved. First, you need to break the current connection, but not remove the device from the phone’s memory completely to save the profile.

Go to your smartphone's Bluetooth settings menu. Find your headphones in the list of connected devices. In some cases, if you click on the gear icon or arrow next to the name, an extended menu will open, and there may be "Device Name" or "Rename" on it. If you have one, you're lucky to just type in the name you want and save the changes. TWS-This item is either absent or inactive.

If the standard path didn’t work, try the following algorithm that helps on some versions of Android:

• 🔹 Go to Settings. → Bluetooth and click on the information icon next to the headphones.
• 🔹 Select the option “Disable” or “Sever Connection”, but not “Forget Device".
• 🔹 Go to Settings. → The phone. → All options and several times click on "Version" MIUI", Developer mode (if not already activated).
• 🔹 In the developer menu, find the “Bluetooth audio codec” and try changing it, then return it back – sometimes this updates the device profile.

This method doesn't always work, because it depends on the support of the renaming protocol from the headphone chip itself, and if there's no field in the Bluetooth settings menu to type a new name, then the operating system can't send a name change command to the device directly, and you need to use third-party tools or official apps.

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If the renaming field is grey and inactive, then the current Bluetooth driver or Android version will block the recording to this headphone memory cell.

Using Xiaomi Earbuds App for Management

The official Xiaomi Earbuds app (formerly known as Mi Earbuds) is the main tool for deep customization of the brand’s audio devices. It is through this software that most of the features that are not available in the standard Android menu are implemented, including firmware updates, equalizer settings and, importantly for us, changing the device name.

Download the app from the Google Play Store or Mi GetApps. Once installed, start the program and follow the on-screen instructions to connect your headphones. The app will automatically determine the model and prompt you to update the firmware if a new version is available. Updating Firmware is a critical step, as new versions of the software often fix bugs that prevent the correct display of the name, or add support for new features.

Inside the app, find the headphone settings section. It's usually on the home screen or available through the menu in the corner. Look for "Device Name" or "Device Name." If your model is supported by the app (the list includes Redmi Buds 3/3 Pro/4, Xiaomi Buds 3/3 Pro, FlipBuds Pro and later), you can enter a new name. Once you type in, click "Save" or "OK." The headphones can disconnect and reconnect with the new name.

It’s worth noting that the Xiaomi Earbuds app has strict compatibility requirements. If your headphones are from an older lineup or are a global version that the app doesn’t recognize, this method won’t work, so the interface just won’t show the renaming option, and you’ll have to look for workarounds.

Third-party applications for changing Bluetooth names

When official methods are powerless, third-party developers come to the rescue, who have created tools to manage Bluetooth profiles. The most popular and proven solution is the Bluetooth Name Changer app or its counterparts, such as BT Name Changer. These programs use the Android system APIs to force a new name to be written to the pairing cache.

The way these apps work is simple: they scan the list of paired devices, let you choose the right one, and then ask you to type in a new name. Once confirmed, the app tries to send a renaming command to the device. It's important to understand that the success of the operation depends not only on the application, but also on the version of Android. On Android 10, 11 and later, the rights to access the Bluetooth stack are limited, so the application may require additional permissions or work in the background.

Instructions for using a typical Change Name application:

1. Download the BT Name Changer app or an analog from the Play Market.
2. Run the program and provide all the requested permissions (Bluetooth, Geolocation, Background mode).
3. In the main window, you'll see a list of your devices. Find your headphones (e.g., "Mi True Wireless EBs").
4. Click on the name, enter a new name in the field that appears and click the "Change Name" or "Rename" button.
5. Wait for a notification of a successful change. If an error message appears, try repeating the operation by pre-disabling and turning on Bluetooth.

⚠️ Warning: Third-party apps can't change the name "sewn" in the headphone chip itself, they only change how the name appears on your phone's list. On other devices (like a friend's laptop), the headphones may still be called "Mi True Wireless".

Features of renaming to iOS (iPhone)

Owners of the iPhone are more lucky, since the iOS operating system allows you to change the name of connected Bluetooth devices with regular means, but with certain restrictions. Apple strictly controls this process, so you can only rename the device that is currently not actively used for audio transmission, or through a special settings menu.

To change your name on your iPhone, go to Settings → General → About this device → Name — no, it will change the name of the phone itself. We need a different menu. The right way: Settings → Bluetooth. Find your Xiaomi headphones in the list. Click on the blue icon (i) to the right of the device name. In the menu that opens, select Name. Type the desired name and click Ready.

However, there is a caveat: If headphones use a standard HFP/A2DP profile without support for the name change protocol, iOS may not allow you to save the change or return the old name after reconnecting. Unlike Android, there is no way for iOS to use third-party apps to deeply interfere with the Bluetooth stack due to the closed system (sandboxing).

Table of compatibility of renaming methods

So to make it easier for you to figure out what kind of approach is right for your situation, we've created a spreadsheet that takes into account the type of device, the operating system, and the headphone model.

And you can see from the table that for older models like AirDots or EBs Basic, the only working option on Android is third-party apps, which change the name locally in the phone's database. On iPhones, these models will have to come to terms with the standard name, because iOS doesn't allow you to save the changes for devices that broadcast their name on each connector.

For the modern Buds 3 and newer models, the situation is much better: support in the official application ensures that the name is synchronized not only on the phone, but also stored in the memory of the headphones themselves (if firmware allows), which makes the renaming permanent for all devices.

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For older Xiaomi models (AirDots, EBs Basic), the only solution is third-party apps on Android that change the local display. On iOS, you can not change the name with them.

Frequent problems and ways to solve them

Even following the instructions, users can encounter errors. One of the most common is "Failed to rename." This often happens when the headphones are in pairing mode (flashing indicators), the pairing mode is more important than the operating mode, at which point the device can block the recording of new parameters. Solution: close the case, open it again (without entering mode), and try to rename it while playing music or just in the background.

Another problem is that the name changes, but only before the first Bluetooth reboot, which suggests that the change only affected the phone's RAM, but was not written to the non-volatile memory of the headphones, in which case a complete reset of the headphones to the factory settings before trying to rename, usually by pressing the buttons on both earphones for 10-15 seconds until the indicators flash red and white (or orange).

There's also the problem of desynchronizing the names for the left and right earphones, and sometimes they can be displayed as "MyBuds" on the system"MyBuds_1". This is normal for True Wireless systems, where each earpiece has its own address, and you can only change the name for the main device (Master), the second one will pick it up automatically or add a suffix.

⚠️ Note: When you reset your headphones, all settings, including custom name, can be removed and the device will return to the factory "Mi True Wireless." Do the reset only if other methods do not help, and immediately after the reset try to rename through the application.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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Remember: local renaming works on only one device, and renaming through the official app (if supported) changes the name at all locations of the connection.