How to replace the battery in your Apple AirTag

Replacing your AirTag battery takes about a minute. AirTags use a standard CR2032 3V coin battery, and Apple designed them to be user-replaceable — no tools needed. Here’s how to change the AirTag battery step by step, plus how to check the battery level in Find My.

• Uses a CR2032 round coin battery (lithium 3V)

Steps

1. Press down on the polished stainless steel battery cover of your AirTag and rotate anticlockwise until the cover stops rotating.
2. Remove the cover and battery.
3. Insert a new CR2032 lithium 3V coin battery (available at most electronic stores and pharmacies) with the positive side facing up. You’ll hear a sound indicating that the battery has been connected.

Keep batteries away from children. To further discourage accidental ingestion, use a bitterant-coated CR2032 battery, like the Duracell 2032 Lithium Coin Battery with Bitter Coating. Look for packaging that states “Compatible with Apple AirTag”. Some CR2032 batteries with bitterant coatings might not work with AirTag or other battery-powered products.

1. Replace the cover, making sure that the three tabs on the cover align with the three slots on the AirTag.
2. Rotate the cover clockwise until it stops.

When your AirTag battery is very low, a notification will appear on your iPhone, you can also check the Find My app to see if your AirTag battery needs to be replaced.

1. Open the Find My app.
2. Tap the Items tab.
3. Tap the AirTag whose battery charge you want to check.
4. If the battery level is very low, Low Battery will appear under the name of your AirTag.

Notes

The CR2032 battery lasts about a year in an Apple AirTag with everyday use. The batteries are widely available and inexpensive, and you can find them at most electronic stores, supermarkets and pharmacies.

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