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Apple’s item tracker, the AirTag, lasts for about a year<\/a>, according to the company. Unlike other Apple products \u2014 which use ion-lithium batteries that can only be repaired by a professional, or which need to be tossed when the battery dies such as the AirPods \u2014 AirTag’s use a CR2032 lithium 3V coin-shaped battery.<\/p>\n This means that once the battery life on the AirTag drops to zero, you can just buy a new one at a local store or on Amazon for\u00a0as little as $4<\/a> and you’ll have a fully operating AirTag once again. So while the AirTag itself can be a bit pricey at $29, and with official accessories also costing as much as a new model, you’re much more likely to have these Apple devices for a long time compared to other products the company puts out. Knowing this, it’s wise to learn how to increase the lifespan of your AirTags with battery maintenance.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n How to check your AirTag battery life<\/p>\n
Jos\u00e9 Adorno\/BGR<\/p>\n Apple doesn’t make it easy to tell how long does an AirTag’s battery life will last. As a matter of fact, you’ll only receive notifications\u00a0when the battery levels of the item tracker get low or hit critical levels and only then\u00a0by making a casual chime<\/a>. To find out whether your AirTag is at risk of dying, open the Find My app<\/a>\u00a0on your phone, tap the item’s tab and check each item tracker you have individually.<\/p>\n If you can see a battery indicator, this means your battery life is low and you might need to do a replacement with new CR2032 battery. If you can’t see the indicator, it means you still have enough juice to use the item tracker’s full capabilities. That said, it’s unclear whether you have another day of battery life, a week, or a few months.<\/p>\n I own several AirTags, and since their release in 2021, I have had to change the battery inside each a few times. In my experience, you can continue using your AirTag for a few weeks after receiving a low-level battery warning. But, if you misplace the item it’s tracking, it might get trickier to find. Apple says some of the AirTag’s functions become unavailable when your batter gets low. While the company doesn’t specify which functions are at risk, we know the AirTag only functions to track items, so it’s safe to assume these capabilities become less reliable.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Tips and tricks to increase your AirTag’s lifespan<\/p>\n
Jos\u00e9 Adorno\/BGR<\/p>\n After years of using the AirTag, I’ve realized that the more you use your item tracker, the more the battery drains. If you’re constantly beeping the AirTag to locate it, using Precision Find on your iPhone to find your keychain inside your house, or sharing it with someone else doing the same thing, the battery in your AirTag could tank in less than a year.<\/p>\n
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