How to Change Your Airtag Battery

Apple's AirTags are the industry standard for tracking gadgets. They work smoothly with the iOS ecosystem, look surprisingly stylish for such a practical device, and can be used to locate anything from keys and baggage to pets and bags. Your AirTag should only ever require a battery replacement as maintenance. The built-in battery should survive for over a year, but eventually, you'll need to remove the case and replace it. Here's a quick guide on how to change an AirTag battery if you need assistance.

Check to see whether your AirTag battery needs to be changed

Check to see if your AirTag's battery is genuinely low before you start fiddling with it. You should receive a notification on your smartphone's lock screen telling you to change your battery because Apple built the tracker to automatically transmit a notification when it needs to. Here's what you need to do if you don't see that (or simply want to check the status of your battery). [caption id="attachment_74823" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] AirTag battery[/caption]

• Open the Find My mobile app in the first step
• Pick the Items menu item.
• Decide which AirTag you want to examine.
• Once there, you'll notice an icon showing the amount of battery life left in your device.

How to change the battery in an AirTag?

Here's how to open the AirTag's chassis and install a new battery once you've determined that it requires one.

• Firmly press down on the stainless steel portion of your AirTag and turn it counterclockwise while holding the lid firmly in place. Most individuals find it most comfortable to hold the AirTag in both hands while applying pressure and twisting with their thumbs.
• Remove the AirTag's lid. If it doesn't, check to make sure there isn't any debris around the edges. To carefully pull it off, you can alternatively use a thin tool.
• Take out the CR2032 lithium 3V coin battery and replace it with a fresh one, being sure to place the negative side downward. When done correctly, a chime will sound to let you know the battery is connected.
• Replace the cover, making sure the three alignment tabs are lined up properly over the AirTag base's slots. To secure the cover, turn counterclockwise.

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CR2032 batteries with bitter coatings should be avoided

Many CR2032 batteries have a bitter coating to stop kids from unintentionally eating them when they put them in their mouths. However, because the coating may prevent a proper connection, the Apple AirTag won't function with all of these products. As a result, you'll either need to stay away from batteries that have these coatings completely or scrape them off with an alcohol wipe.