One cool perk of owning multiple Apple devices is that you’re able to give each one a unique name. This feature is also available for the Apple Watch, making it easy to locate it among your other devices.
Whether you just bought an Apple Watch or you want to rename your current watch to avoid confusion, here’s how to change your Apple Watch’s name.
How to Rename Your Apple Watch on Your iPhone
It takes just a few quick steps to change your Apple Watch’s name. Here’s what you need to do:
Your Apple Watch name that appears on all connected devices will change automatically but don’t be surprised if it takes some time to reflect.
Why Your Apple Watch’s Name Matters
Your Apple Watch name is a distinctive factor that makes it easy to identify your wearable, especially if you’ve paired with multiple ones in the past or have family members who also own Apple Watches.
To identify your current watch among others, you’ll need a unique name. This comes in handy when you need to create or retrieve a backup, as any data you back up will be saved with your Apple Watch’s name in the Watch app.
Your Apple Watch’s name will also appear when using other Apple apps like Walkie-Talkie or if you’re using any connectivity features on your connected Apple devices. And most importantly, your Apple Watch’s name will tell everyone the watch is yours.
Rename Your Apple Watch to Make It Recognizable
Whatever name you decide for your Apple Watch is entirely up to you. You can even pick something creative like “007” for a spy-inspired theme. No matter what you name it, renaming your Apple Watch will help you recognize it more easily. And don’t forget that you can also rename your other Apple devices to your liking.
