How To Replace the Battery in Apple AirTags
- June 7, 2024
- Apple
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Unlike most Tile tracker devices, the battery in the Apple Airtags is easily replaceable.
To remove your old battery, simply push in on the metal backing of the Airtag and rotate counter-clockwise.
The replacement battery is a CR2032 button-battery. It is recommended to purchase a good brand battery such as Panasonic or Energizer for best performance. The OEM battery is typically Panasonic brand.
Warning: AirTag, the battery cover, and the battery might present a choking hazard or cause other injury to small children. Keep these items away from small children.
Replace your AirTag battery
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Press down on the polished stainless steel battery cover of your AirTag and rotate counterclockwise until the cover stops rotating.
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Remove the cover and battery.
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Insert a new CR2032 lithium 3V coin battery (available at most electronic and drug stores) with the positive side facing up. You’ll hear a sound indicating that the battery is connected.
CR2032 batteries with bitterant coatings might not work with AirTag or other battery-powered products, depending on the alignment of the coating in relation to the battery contacts. -
Replace the cover, making sure that the three tabs on the cover align with the three slots on the AirTag.
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Rotate the cover clockwise until it stops.
Check the charge of your AirTag battery
- Open the Find My app.
- Tap the Items tab.
- Tap the AirTag whose battery charge you want to check.
- Check the battery icon under the name of your AirTag.
- If the charge is very low, you’ll see a banner that says Low Battery.