"I really do not want the words “hearing aid” or Phonak, etc to show when connecting to anything (TV, Computer, Bluetooth, etc) Is there a way that I can rename it so everything will just show my chosen name “Streaming” ?"
Thus far I am not sure where I have seen you or Kevin answer that question?
The answer is “Yes”
Beyond that… who has the right or authority to question why another owner of a Bluetooth device wishes to rename it?
I am not a Moderator, but would think if one wanted a thread on whether or not people want to hide their hearing loss they should create one. But I doubt seriously if that is what any one that has renamed their bluetooth device was trying to do. Good Lord people, if you are wearing it how are you hiding? I wear 2 every day, but I named by bluetooth devices as I wished. I think the extrapolation was unfair and misguided to the original poster and others that may have responded in-kind.
Not sure how your request went down the track it did but yes you can rename it to anything you please. I opted to rename my Right & Left per the above picture. But the more I read this thread, I am thinking about removing the word Phonak and going in complete hiding.
I originally renamed mine because #1 the default name was way too long and #2; I didn’t think the word Phonak Hearing Aid was necessary. Phonak does not pay me to market their products. I am the same guy that will NOT buy any car if the dealer name is not cleanly removed. I am not ashamed of my car or my hearing aids despite what anyone else may suggest or believe.
In truth @dkoldman, I have only 1 set of aids that are renamed with my initials; KM Aids, I didn’t ask for them to be renamed, the NHS A.uD decided to rename them off his own bat I could change that myself with Target, but I see no point, KM Aids is fine by me…. But @Confused is more than welcome to get his A.uD to rename his aids, to whatever he deems appropriate, and for whatever reason’s that are important to him/her, you can indeed rename your aids, to whatever you want…. Cheers Kev
Hmmm … this doesn’t seem to me to be a respectful way to talk to someone who is such a genuinely experienced and well intentioned member of the Forum, and who has been the exemplar of openness and candor.
[You might take a dose of your own “Who asked you ?” medicine, IMO/YMMV.]
Thanks Kevin, this means a lot to me. If I did not respect you so much it would not matter. It is relevant because I renamed mine and the thought of somehow hiding my 20 year old hearing loss, or being in closet never crossed my mine. As Kevin might say Respectfully Cheers
When your education doesn’t have an official stamp there’s always the temptation to doubt yourself. Don’t doubt yourself. Your writing is eloquent and passionate and educated. Nice to meet you.
In fairness, HE asked me when he got in the middle of a discussion he wasn’t a part of. I meant my comment respectfully and he took it that way. AND he and I are all good now. So unless it’s a habit around here to get in each other’s business, I hope we’re good too.
When someone goes out of his way to publicly excoriate an old stalwart from whom I and many others have gained enlightenment and encouragement, I make it my business.
This is a civil, forgiving place … but I’m moving it on down the line, Bud …
Since you are interested, did you read our last two comments to each other? I believe we were both supportive and kind. I’m not sure what you’re threatening me with or for. I’m just here to learn and help. And please don’t call me Bud, that sounds unnecessarily aggressive.
I’ve read all the comments, including my own, and I don’t get where you see a threat. I’m not interested beyond the point of feeling annoyed when someone, out of the blue, publicly admonishes a friend of mine who is just trying to help.
That’s not aggressive, that’s calling out bad form on your part. No more, no less, and there, my interest ends, Jeffrey.
“but I’m moving it on down the line, Bud …”
I admit I don’t really know or care what you meant by this, but it felt like you were struggling to make some kind of tough statement. In any case, glad to hear you’re done.
Hello @jcisbell, @SpudGunner, @dkoldman …. If I feel, I am in the wrong, I always try to make amends, and apologise, life is too short, and perhaps difficult enough without a hearing loss! I am a great believer in; “It is better to have a good friend, than a bad enemy”…… Thank you Cheers Kev
My wife and I both wear HAs. She has long hair and you cannot see her HAs. I have very short hair and there is no hiding mine. It is not yhat my wife is trying to hide hers, they just disappear under the hair. Unless you know she is wearing HAs, you would not be able to see them.
@tenkan There must be a difference between the two!
The main reason for asking the question, is to have an idea if Stride is good as a backup HA, or does one stick with the same HA model if possible?
I could change that myself with Target, but I see no point, KM Aids is fine by me…. But 
Cheers Kev