AirTags take advantage ofApple’s vast “Find My” networkto make your belongings easy to locate or track.
They require battery power to get to work, though, so what happens when that battery inevitably drains?
Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know.
Do AirTags Need to Be Charged?
AirTags are not rechargeable and instead get their charge from disposable 3V CR2032 “coin” batteries.
High quality Energizer Lithium CR2032 batteries, ideal for use in AirTags.
High quality Energizer Lithium CR2032 batteries, ideal for use in AirTags.
You’ll also see a low battery warning within the Find My app on the “Items” tab.
How Long Do AirTags Batteries Last?
you’re free to keep playing the sound on your AirTag until you find the item.
These AirTags have all used the same Panasonic cell supplied in the box by Apple.
Your choice of battery brand will likely impact how long your AirTags will last.
You’ll need to take your AirTag out of any keyring holders or other mounts before you begin.
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With the Apple logo facing you, press down on the shiny (metal) side and twist counter-clockwise.
You should feel the disc stop rotating.
Take the battery out and replace it with a new one, with the positive side facing up.
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Double-check that you’ve done it correctly and that the lid isn’t likely to come off.
Remember toresponsibly recycle your old battery.
Do AirTags Die?
If you don’t change your AirTag batteries when notified, your AirTag will eventually die.
Even if your AirTag dies completely it will still be tied to your Apple ID.
Wondering what to do with spare AirTag?
