Check iOS 14.4 brings Bluetooth labels to iPhone and iPad: Here’s how to use it

The ability to classify Bluetooth devices is one among many new features of iOS 14.4 update. The new feature allows users to add labels to their connected Bluetooth devices based on different categories.

According to Apple, labelling the Bluetooth devices will do two major things — First, adding labels to a Bluetooth device will improve audio notifications and second, specifying devices will help in better noise level management. You can read how to measure the noise level on your iPhone here.

iOS 14.4 update gives five categories to label Bluetooth devices — Car Stereo, Headphone, Hearing Aid, Speaker and others.

Here’s how to add labels to your Bluetooth devices:

Pre-requisites:
The latest version of iOS (14.4 or above)

Connected Bluetooth devices

Steps to add labels to your Bluetooth devices on your iPhone

Do note, that this feature does not work with AirPods as iOS automatically detects it as a headphone and hence does not offer the option to select a label manually.