Oct 03, 2018 I would like to rename my keyboard and mouse, which don't show up in the file explorer. I can go to control panel devices and printers and view my devices. Going to the device settings or viewing the properties doesn't seem to be working. I am using Windows 10. Is there a way to rename my devices that don't show in file explorer? Magic Mouse on Sale here: Learn how to quickly set up and change your Apple magic mouse settings and gestures on a mac.
There are a few examples when you may need to rename your Apple Wireless pointing devices like mouse, keyboard, or trackpad. Whether you’re selling one of the devices or you simply don’t like that old name anymore, we’ve got a workaround.
Indeed, it’s all done within the System Preferences and the Bluetooth option, but, since most people ask about how to rename their Apple Magic Mouse, we’ll take that as an example and continue.How to Rename Apple Magic Mouse on Mac
Before proceeding, make sure that the wireless device you intend to rename is connected with your Mac. If ready, follow these easy steps and we’ll get the job done for you.
Step #1. From the Apple menu, click on System Preferences.
Step #2. From there, navigate to Mouse and click Set Up Bluetooth Mouse.
Step #3. From the list of your connected device, right-click the device you’d like to rename. In our case, its mouse.
Step #4. Choose Rename from the pop-up that appears.
Step #5. Enter a new name (it cannot be blank) and click Rename again to save.
You can likewise navigate to these settings by clicking on the Bluetooth Icon in the Menu Bar and then opening up Bluetooth Preferences. Alternatively, you can select Bluetooth from the System Preferences.
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If you are selling the device, I advise you to rename the device to Apple Wireless Device. You can remove it from your computer by right-clicking on the device’s new name and choosing Remove.
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*Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory is powered on and wirelessly connected.
*Open the Settings app, then tap Bluetooth.
*Tap next to the Bluetooth accessory that you want to rename, then tap Name.Some Bluetooth accessories can't be renamed.
*Enter a new name, tap Done on the keyboard, then tap .
The custom name that you give your accessory now appears in the Bluetooth settings on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Learn how to rename your AirPods.Rename a Bluetooth accessory on your MacHow To Rename Desktops Windows 10
*Choose System Preferences from the Apple () menu, then click Bluetooth.
*Control-click the accessory, then click Rename in the shortcut menu. If you don't see Rename, make sure that your Bluetooth accessory is powered on, click Connect, then try again.
*Enter a new name for the accessory, then click the Rename button.Rename Apple Mouse In Windows 10 64
The custom name that you give your accessory now appears in the Bluetooth menu of your Mac and in the Bluetooth section of System Preferences.*Windows 10 Rename Bluetooth Mouse
* If you pair your Bluetooth accessory with a different Mac, your accessory might reset to its default name.
