{"id":15099,"date":"2024-03-17T19:16:58","date_gmt":"2024-03-17T18:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/knowledge-base\/how-do-i-change-the-sensors-name\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T09:07:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T07:07:19","slug":"how-do-i-change-the-sensors-name","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/en\/knowledge-base\/how-do-i-change-the-sensors-name\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I change the sensor&#8217;s name?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assigning clear names to sensors makes it easier to identify them and manage the system later on. Instead of using the default names based on serial numbers, it\u2019s a good idea to use names that describe the sensor\u2019s location or purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renaming the sensor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the main screen, <strong>select the sensor<\/strong> whose name you want to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-144.png\" alt=\"The main view of the control panel dashboard with the &quot;Sensors&quot; tab active in the left-hand menu. In the main part of the screen, a gray tile for the added sensor is visible, displaying its name and current temperature reading. The user must click this sensor tile to view its details.  \" class=\"wp-image-15105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-144.png 796w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-144-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-144-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-144-50x30.png 50w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-144-60x36.png 60w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-144-100x60.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After opening the details view, click the <strong>settings <\/strong> icon <strong>( <\/strong>gear).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-145.png\" alt=\"Details view for the selected temperature sensor. To open the editing options, the user must locate and click the round button with the gear icon (settings) located in the upper-right corner of the screen. \" class=\"wp-image-15106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-145.png 797w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-145-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-145-768x459.png 768w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-145-50x30.png 50w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-145-60x36.png 60w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-145-100x60.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, select the <strong>&#8220;Change General<\/strong>&#8221; option <strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-146.png\" alt=\"A detailed view of the sensor with the context menu for settings expanded in the upper-right corner. The user must click the &quot;Rename&quot; option in this menu\u2014indicated by a small pencil icon\u2014to begin editing. \" class=\"wp-image-15107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-146.png 798w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-146-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-146-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-146-50x30.png 50w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-146-60x36.png 60w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-146-100x60.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click the field containing the current sensor name to enter edit mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-147.png\" alt=\"The screen labeled &quot;Rename.&quot; In the upper-right corner, there is a light gray text field next to the word &quot;Name,&quot; containing the device's current, factory-set name. The user must click this field to bring up the keyboard and modify the text.  \" class=\"wp-image-15108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-147.png 800w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-147-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-147-768x458.png 768w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-147-50x30.png 50w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-147-60x36.png 60w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-147-100x60.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter the new name using the on-screen keyboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-alert\">We recommend using names that clearly describe the sensor\u2019s location or function, such as <strong>\u201cFeeding Barn 1.\u201d<\/strong> This will make it easier to identify readings and alarms from individual devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-07-22-105902.png\" alt=\"An interface with a full alphanumeric keyboard displayed on the screen. It is used to delete the old name and enter a new, user-friendly one (e.g., one that identifies the location, such as &quot;Porkers 1&quot;). After entering the text, hide\/confirm the entry by clicking the dark green button with an arrow (&quot;-&gt;|&quot;) to the right of the keyboard.  \" class=\"wp-image-15103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-07-22-105902.png 800w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-07-22-105902-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-07-22-105902-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-07-22-105902-50x30.png 50w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-07-22-105902-60x36.png 60w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-07-22-105902-100x60.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After entering the new name, click the <strong>&#8220;Save&#8221;<\/strong> button to confirm the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-07-22-105912.png\" alt=\"The &quot;Rename&quot; screen with the newly entered text in the &quot;Name&quot; field (e.g., &quot;Porkers 1&quot;). To confirm the new name and permanently assign it to the sensor in the system, the user must click the dark green \u201cSave\u201d button located in the lower-right corner of the interface. \" class=\"wp-image-15109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-07-22-105912.png 800w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-07-22-105912-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-07-22-105912-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-07-22-105912-50x30.png 50w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-07-22-105912-60x36.png 60w, https:\/\/help.fetura.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-07-22-105912-100x60.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new name will be assigned to the sensor immediately and will be visible throughout the FarmWatch Pro system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope this article helped you rename the sensor. We hope you enjoy using the system! <\/p>\n\n\n<p><!-- fetura-ai-tags: category=FARMWATCH; type=howto; keywords=jak zmieni\u0107 nazw\u0119 czujnika, edycja nazwy czujnika, zmiana nazwy urz\u0105dzenia, numer seryjny czujnika, tryb edycji czujnika, przypisanie nazwy do lokalizacji; synonyms=czujnik temperatury, przemianowanie czujnika, nazwa urz\u0105dzenia pomiarowego, identyfikacja czujnika --><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assigning clear names to sensors makes it easier to identify them and manage the system later on. Instead of using the default names based on serial numbers, it\u2019s a good idea to use names that describe the sensor\u2019s location or purpose. 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