Can't rename

[chrispw]

I want to rename my Wiim Mini but when I try to do so the rename is greyed out and if I tap on it it says "Edit this name using the Home app" over the top of where the Audio Settings option is. Any ideas?

 

[Wiimer]

I want to rename my Wiim Mini but when I try to do so the rename is greyed out and if I tap on it it says "Edit this name using the Home app" over the top of where the Audio Settings option is. Any ideas?

Is this the screen you are looking at?

Device Settings (gear icon) > Rename

 

[Brantome]

Doesn’t work for me either - wonder if it need to be factory reset?

 

[Wiimer]

Doesn’t work for me either - wonder if it need to be factory reset?

What about Android apps?

 

[chrispw]

Is this the screen you are looking at?

Device Settings (gear icon) > Rename
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I dont even get as far as that

 

[chrispw]

What about Android apps?

I am on iOs

 

[Brantome]

What about Android apps?

Same for me on my iPad and Android phone…

 

[QuarryHunslet]

I

I am on iOs

I am able to rename my devices using iOS app version 2.9.10.

 

[Wiimer]

At least my Mini seems to be OK.
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Could you try rebooting the device?

 

[chrispw]

At least my Mini seems to be OK.
v 4.6.618555

Could you try rebooting the device?

I tried it but it initially allowed me to rename and then reverted back to the old name and same behavior. Same firmware,

 

[chrispw]

I

I am able to rename my devices using iOS app version 2.9.10.

This is the version I have

 

[QuarryHunslet]

I tried it but it initially allowed me to rename and then reverted back to the old name and same behavior. Same firmware,

After renaming, did you save the changes in the top right hand corner?

 

[chrispw]

After renaming, did you save the changes in the top right hand corner?

Yes - I have reverted to doing a factory reset but looks like there might be a bug

 

[WiiM Support]

I want to rename my Wiim Mini but when I try to do so the rename is greyed out and if I tap on it it says "Edit this name using the Home app" over the top of where the Audio Settings option is. Any ideas?

If you change your name in the Apple Home App, you won't be able to rename it in the WiiM Home App. Any further name changes will need to be made directly in the Apple Home App.

 

[Brantome]

Yeah, it's a weird one. I'm not bothered as I only have one Mini and only had to rename it in the Alexa app (as 'puck' obviously) to make it easier to use in vocal requests

 

[QuarryHunslet]

Yes - I have reverted to doing a factory reset but looks like there might be a bug

I don't see how there can be a bug, or I wouldn't be able to rename my devices.

It may be helpful if you say exactly which steps you are taking.

 

[Brantome]

If you change your name in the Apple Home App, you won't be able to rename it in the WiiM Home App. Any further name changes will need to be made directly in the Apple Home App.

Ah, the Apple Home app. I was thing Google which of course doesn't make sense with the Mini

 

[Wiimer]

Off-topic.

I have renamed all WiiM devices in the Alexa app, but still can rename it in WHA. (I think this is because they are independent of each other.)

Strange that Apple Home does not work as well. Is that an Apple issue?

 

[WiiM Support]

Off-topic.

I have renamed all WiiM devices in the Alexa app, but still can rename it in WHA. (I think this is because they are independent of each other.)

Strange that Apple Home does not work as well. Is that an Apple issue?

Yes, once the name is changed in the Apple Home App, any subsequent name changes made in the WiiM Home App will not be reflected properly in the Apple Home App. You will need to use the Apple Home App for all future name changes.

 

[Wiimer]

Yes, once the name is changed in the Apple Home App, any subsequent name changes made in the WiiM Home App will not be reflected properly in the Apple Home App. You will need to use the Apple Home App for all future name changes.

Thank you.