AirTags are a great device to own, especially when it comes to keeping track of your luggage, your keys, your pet, whatever it may be.
Apple’s revolutionary trackers don’t last forever. There comes a time, usually a little less than a year, when an AirTag’s battery needs to be replaced.
Do you know how to check if your Apple AirTag is about to die? And do you know how to replace the battery? If you answered no to both questions, we’ve got you covered.
How to check the battery level on your Apple AirTag
Usually you will receive a notification on your iPhone that your AirTag battery needs to be replaced soon. Still, we all miss notifications from time to time and you definitely want to know how to do it when the time comes so you can keep track of everything.
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- Open the Find my app and tap the articles tab.
- Press AirTag you want to check and if the battery is low, you will see a notification that says Low battery and a prompt to replace it
Notification that the battery of the air tag is almost empty (Apple)
Replace the battery in an AirTag
- Open the AirTag by place the white base facing down. The Apple logo should be facing you
- using two fingers, press two points next to the logo on the stainless steel battery cover on your AirTag
- Twist the cap counter clockwise. After twisting the cap, you can remove the cover and battery
- Insert a new battery and replace the cover by ensuring that the three tabs on the cover match the three slots on the AirTag
- Then turn the lid clockwise until it stops
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My pro tip: Some batteries, such as Duracell, are sold with a bitter coating to prevent children from swallowing them. Remove that bitter layer with an alcohol wipe before placing it in the AirTag. Otherwise, the battery will have trouble making contact with an AirTag.
What kind of batteries should I use for my AirTag?
AirTag uses a so-called button cell battery CR 2032 Lithium 3V. You can buy these at almost any electronics, hardware or regular drug store where you would buy batteries.
I personally order mine from Amazon, because it’s a4 pieces CR2032 3 volt lithium coin cell batteryfor less than $8 at time of publication. Also, at the time of publication, this product had over 234,000 worldwide reviews, of which 81% gave the product 5 stars.
Amazon Basic sells Apple Airtag (Amazon)
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How to extend the life of your AirTag battery
Enable Lost Mode only when necessary: lost mode uses more battery power as it increases the frequency at which the AirTag communicates with nearby devices. Enable only lost mode when you need to locate a lost item.
Reduce the number of notifications: you can adjust the number of notifications you receive from your AirTag in the Find My app. By reducing the number of notifications, you can save battery.
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Disable AirTag when not in use: If you are not going to use the AirTag for a long time, turn it off to save battery life. You can do this by removing the battery or using the Find My app to insert it lost modewhich disables the AirTag until you reactivate it.
Avoid extreme temperatures:Leaving your AirTag in a hot car or in freezing temperatures for extended periods of time can cause the battery to deteriorate more quickly.
Try not to overuse your AirTag:it is recommended not to exceed the device’s intended usage limits. Specifically, the AirTag is designed to operate for up to 1 year, assuming no more than 4 playback sounds and 1 precision search event per day. Excessive use of these features can cause the AirTag battery to drain faster.
Someone has an Apple AirTag in San Francisco, March 14, 2022. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
At the time of publication, the Apple AirTag has more than 99,700 global reviews, with 84% giving the product 5 stars on Amazon.
Were these instructions helpful? Let us know if you have any issues with your AirTag battery.
Related: Here’s proof that some airlines aren’t fans of AirTag trackers
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