How Do I Replace The Battery On My Tile (Pro, Mate, Slim, Sticker)?

Tile devices are some of the most popular Bluetooth trackers on the market because of their user-friendly design and top-notch company support options. They have a variety of features that make losing your keys, wallet, phone, or even your water bottle a thing of the past. 

We’re going to describe the step-by-step instructions on exactly how to change the battery on your Tile Mate or Tile Pro here, as well as what you need to know about battery life on all Tile products so you can purchase the right model for your life!

How To Replace the Battery on Your Tile Mate or Pro

If you own a new Tile Mate or Tile Pro (manufactured after 2018), you are in luck because the battery is easily changeable! Although consumers have been over the moon with the products themselves, the battery options have previously been a topic of frustration.

The good news is, Tile has updated their devices and made it easier to replace the batteries on at least some of their models, If the battery has died in your Tile device, here’s what you need to know.

You can purchase a new battery online through Amazon. For the Tile Mate, you will need a CR1632 battery, while the Tile Pro uses a CR2032. Both of these are easy to find as they are commonly used watch batteries. Tile recommends that you use either Duracell or Energizer brand batteries in your devices, as other brands may affect battery life. 

If you have signed up for the Tile Premium Plan, it is even easier as your new batteries will be delivered annually to your door.

Tile Mate and Tile Pro now come equipped with user-replaceable batteries, whereas the Slim and Sticker have not been upgraded and the batteries are still only one time use. If you have a Tile or Pro, all you will need to replace your battery is the new one and a paperclip. 

So now you have the correct battery for your device, what are the next steps for an easy replacement?

• Open the battery door by applying pressure and slide it diagonally downwards. 
• Use a paperclip or a tiny screwdriver (the kind you find in an eyeglass repair kit) to pull out the dead battery.
• Place the new battery inside by hand.
• Ensure that the positive (+) side of the battery is face-up.
• Slide the door completely closed.

Follow these instructions for both the Mate and the Pro, and you will be good to go!

If you are having any problems reconnecting your device to the app after changing the battery, keep reading! We are going to explain any problems that could occur, and more importantly, how to fix them.

Reboot After Battery Change

There is a chance that your Tile device will not automatically reconnect to the app after changing the batteries. Although it’s unlikely to happen, the good news is that fixing the problem couldn’t be easier!

All you need to do is hold down the Tile button for 10 seconds. That will reboot your device and connect it to your app. 

If it still does not work, it’s probably an issue with the battery replacement, make sure you followed the steps above correctly and that you are using the right battery for your device. If the problem persists, Tile offers an amazing support page to step you through a few more options.

How Do I Replace the Batteries on my Tile Slim and Sticker?

The bad news is, even though Tile has updated the Mate and Pro and they are equipped with easily replaceable batteries, the Slim and Sticker models are still only one-time use. When the batteries die, you will need to buy a whole new device. 

On the upside, the Slim and Sticker batteries last quite a bit longer than the Mate or Pro. The Slim battery lasts about 3 years, and the Sticker will work for up to 2 years, whereas the Mate and Pro batteries will only function for about 12 months. 

Hopefully, Tile will upgrade all their devices in the near future to come with battery replaceable capabilities, but for now, those are the options.

Conclusion

Depending on which Tile gadget you own, you can either easily replace the battery with a few simple steps, or you will need to purchase an entirely new device. As we now know, the Mate and Pro come with user-replaceable batteries, while the Slim and Sticker models have only one-time-use batteries. 

Luckily, even if you have no technological skills, replacing the battery on your Tile Mate or Pro is as easy as changing the batteries on your remote!