Can You Change AirTag Battery?

Press down on the back with your fingers and rotate counterclockwise until the cover can’t turn anymore.

Remove the back cover and remove the battery.

Photo of the back of an AirTag

Because these parts are small and easy to lose, take care when disassembling an AirTag around small children.

According to Apple, CR2032batteries with bitterant coatings may not work with AirTags.

The bitterant layer is there to stop children from playing with the battery.

A photo of an AirTag with the back cover removed

Check the packaging of your batteries to see if they have this coating.

Replace the back cover and rotate until the back can’t turn anymore and a sound plays.

You don’t need to set up the AirTag again after changing the battery.

A photo of an AirTag with the back cover opened and the battery removed

All previous configurations are saved.

Does an AirTag Have a Battery?

The Apple AirTag tracker uses a standard CR2032 lithium 3V coin battery.

Does an AirTag Need to Be Charged?

No, you don’t need to charge AirTag batteries.

CR2032 3V batteries are disposable, so you’re free to’t recharge them.

you could check how much battery life your AirTags have by going tothe Find My appon your iPhone.

Since the Find My app exists only on iPhone, learn about the process forfinding an AirTag using Android.

What Happens When AirTag Battery Dies?

The AirTag can’t communicate with Apple’s Find My web link without a charged battery.

once you nail the AirTag in hand again, replace the battery following the instructions above.

FAQ

Setting up an Apple AirTag is easy.

First, pull out the small plastic tab to activate the battery.

Next, hold the AirTag near your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and tapConnect.

Next, select an AirTag name from the list or create a custom one.

you might also choose an emoji.

To register the AirTag with your Apple ID/Apple Account, tapContinueagain.

(Maximum Bluetooth range is about 30 feet.)

To suspend the AirTag, tapInstructions to Disableand follow the prompts.

If you are at all concerned about your safety, immediately contact local law enforcement.

If you’ve found an unknown AirTag on your belongings, be sure to provide it to the authorities.