How Long Do Apple AirTag Batteries Last?
By Trae Jacobs,
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Apple AirTags are quickly becoming a popular way for Apple product owners to keep track of things that they constantly lose or misplace, such as their keys, wallet, and purse. Further, people are using them to track their children if they don’t want to purchase a phone for their child. However, with all of this tracking being done, how long do the Apple AirTag batteries last?
Apple AirTag batteries last for one year and don’t need to be recharged, in fact, there is no way to charge the battery. There are several aspects that can extend or shorten the year-long battery life.
From Reddit:
Update: I just got the notification that the AirTag has a low battery. The battery lasted over a year with moderate usage.
Keeping Track of Apple AirTag Battery Life
Apple AirTags are a fantastic way to keep track of all your belongings from keys to umbrellas to bicycles. They’re very simple to use and can have multiple AirTags connected to the same Find My app, which can also make it difficult to keep track of the battery life on multiple Air Tags.
Keeping track of the Apple AirTag battery life is even easier than using it. To know how much battery remains on the AirTag, simply open the Find My app on your phone and select the AirTag that you’d like to check the battery life of. Once you have that selected, a battery icon will show you the battery level.
You should most likely shop for a replacement battery around when the Apple AirTag is at about twenty-five percent. You will have to estimate the exact percentage the battery has remaining because the battery icon will not give the exact percentage.
Update: After an iOS update, the battery indicator has been removed from the Find My app. No word on if it will return, and the Apple community is kind of annoyed. Replacing the battery life is the serial number and Firmware.
Do the Air Tag Functions Affect the Battery Life?
Apple AirTags work with the Find My app on your phone to help you find the objects they’re attached to. You can track your AirTags from multiple locations and depending on the iPhone you have, you can have absolute precision when looking for an object to tell you if you’re getting closer to or further from an object that is in a room for example.
Apple AirTags are designed to work efficiently, so if you regularly look for something, it won’t drastically affect the battery life of the AirTag or your iPhone. An additional benefit is that you won’t have to worry about the data usage on your phone since it works through Bluetooth.
What Will Affect an Apple AirTag Battery Life?
According to Apple, there are several things that can affect an Apple AirTag’s battery life. These things include:
- Usage
- Environmental conditions
- Replacement battery manufacturer
The one-year life expectancy with the original battery is based on four sound uses and one precision-finding event per day. If you use your Apple AirTag more than this, then it will cause the battery to drain quicker than if you use it less frequently.
Signs an Apple AirTag Has a Low Battery
The AirTag should send you a notification when the battery is low and should be changed.
What do I do if my Apple AirTag Battery Dies?
Even though Apple AirTags are extremely efficient with their battery usage and have a long battery life, there will be a time that comes when the battery dies.
If and when your Apple AirTag battery dies, there is no need to or way to charge the Apple AirTag battery. You must replace the battery or buy a new AirTag. Replacing the battery is an easy process that many people can do, therefore it is unnecessary to throw out your old Apple AirTag and purchase a new one.
Replacing an Apple AirTag Battery
When it is time to replace your Apple AirTag battery, it might seem a little complicated to do. However, this is a very quick and easy process, and can usually be done in under a minute.
First, you will need the correct battery. The Apple AirTag takes a CR2032 lithium 3V battery. You can purchase these online or at many hardware stores or pharmacies. Once you have your replacement battery, simply follow these steps:
- Open your Apple AirTag battery case. To do this, press down on the battery cover and turn it counterclockwise until the cover stops turning.
- Remove the cover and then the old battery.
- Carefully place the replacement battery inside with the positive (+) sign facing upwards.
- Replace the cover and make sure that it gets locked in place by turning it clockwise until it stops.
Conclusion
Apple AirTags are an affordable way to keep track of many of your belongings that you tend to misplace during the day. They have a year-long battery life and are designed to use their energy efficiently. Additionally, going along with Apple’s theme of being user-friendly, their batteries are easy and affordable to replace once they die.
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