I know how to change the name of my four Roku's using the website or the mobile app. But no matter what I do, the name displayed on my network is always the hardware name, i.e, Roku 3.
The issue is that I cast my laptop display to the TV via the Roku. When I look on the laptop at available devices, I see four Roku 3's. It would be nice to identify these uniquely, but it doesn't appear possible. Is it?
You might be able to rename the devices in your router's setup, depending on what you have. Go into your routers settings and see if you have that option. You can also give them a nickname in your Roku app. Not sure if that works for Roku 3's, but I can do that with the Ultras. Depending on the device, it may also work as well.
When you have renamed them, have you changed it under "Nickname" when in your online dashboard at Roku.com?
There are 2 fields - (1) Location where you can add a custom name and (2) Nickname of Device.
With the casting apps and laptops that I use, I am pretty sure they all show the correct Nickname. (will have to look closer). I have a couple 3941 and 4660 devices and use the Nickname to keep them straight when casting and mirroring.
Yes, I've changed all the nicknames. But nicknames do not show up in a network map or list; only the hardware assigned name of the device does. And unfortunately, my router only allows me to edit the device's IP, not its hardware name.
Did you edit both nickname and location?
Did you hit save?
