Do You Need to Charge Your AirTag?

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If you're new to AirTags, you might be wondering how to charge them. After all, there's no charging port, and they don't come with magnetic chargers like other Apple products. The good news is that AirTags run on standard CR2032 batteries, so you don't have to charge them. After about a year, when the battery runs low, you can easily replace the AirTag's battery yourself. In this article, we'll explain how AirTag batteries work, and teach you how to check and replace your AirTag's battery.

Things You Should Know

  • AirTag batteries should last for about a year, though you may want to keep replacement batteries on hand in an emergency.
  • You can check your AirTag's remaining battery percentage in the Find My app.
  • AirTags use CR2032 batteries, which can be found at most stores that sell batteries.
Section 1 of 3:

Do AirTags need to be charged?

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    AirTags are powered by a CR2032 battery that lasts for an entire year. CR2032 batteries are a coin-cell battery that are commonly used to power watches, calculators, toys, and many other electronic devices.
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How to Check Your AirTag's Battery Life

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    When your AirTag's battery is near the end of its life, you'll receive a notification on your iPhone that says "AirTag Battery is Low." You can also check your AirTag's battery at any time in the Find My app.
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    If you have multiple AirTags, they'll all be listed here.
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    There will be a battery icon underneath the AirTag's name, which will show an approximate reading of how much battery life the AirTag has left.
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Replacing the AirTag Battery

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    Press down on the stainless steel battery cover on your AirTag and rotate counterclockwise.
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    Like other single-use lithium batteries, it's best to recycle your AirTag's battery rather than throw it away. [1]
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    Make sure to use a battery that doesn't have a bitterant coating, as Apple instructs these batteries may not work in your AirTag. [2]
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    Make sure the tabs on the battery cover align with the slots on your AirTag, then rotate the cover clockwise until it stops moving.
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      1. ↑ https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-household-batteries
      2. ↑ support.apple.com/en-us/HT211670

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