Apple AirTag is a device that helps you keep track of your location and activities. If the battery in your AirTag goes out, you can easily replace it with a new one. Here are some tips on how to change and replace the battery in your Apple AirTag:

  1. Open the Apple AirTag app and find the Battery icon.
  2. Tap on it to open the Battery Replacement Guide.
  3. Scroll down to find the section on “How to Replace a Battery.”
  4. Follow these steps to replace your battery:
  5. Locate the old battery by looking at its location on the device.
  6. Remove the old battery by using a Phillips head screwdriver or other similar tool, being careful not to damage any components of AirTag or its circuitry.
  7. Reattach the new battery by using a Phillips head screwdriver or other similar tool, being careful not to damage any components of AirTag or its circuitry.

With a new battery in hand, it’s time to change out the dead one in your AirTag.

Start by holding your AirTag with the white plastic side down and the metal case with the Apple logo facing up. Next, place two fingers on the metal side, press down (while applying pressure from the plastic half), and rotate counter-clockwise.

You can now remove the metal lid. When you do, you’ll find the tracker’s CR2032 battery. Flip the AirTag upside down to remove the battery. Now, place your new coin battery into the slot with the positive side facing up. You should be able to read any engraved text on the CR2032 when it’s installed properly.

Lastly, place the metal cap back onto the AirTag, ensuring that the metal teeth line up with the grooves in the plastic casing. Similar to when you took the AirTag apart, place two fingers on the metal half (while applying pressure to the plastic side) and rotate clockwise. The tracker will play an audible chime while powering on to let you know that the installation was successful.

If you’re having any issues, follow along with the video below to see the replacement in action:

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Your Apple AirTag’s battery should be good for another year. You can now go back to tracking your keys, running Shortcut automations, and more.