If you’re an Apple Watch user with multiple watches tied to a single Apple ID, you’ll notice that they all have the same name on your paired iPhone. For example, my Apple Watch is labeled “Bhavik’s Apple Watch.” It’s crucial to give each watch a unique name.

In this article, I will explain how to change the name of your Apple Watch using your iPhone. But first, let's see what happens when you change the name of your Apple Watch.

Your Apple Watch will automatically take on your iPhone’s name when you first pair it. However, you can’t rename it directly on your watch; you’ll need your paired iPhone. Here’s the process:

Please note: You cannot change the watch name directly from the Apple Watch.