How to Change the Battery in an Apple AirTag

Robert James Gabriel
5 min
How to Change the Battery in an Apple AirTag

If your Apple AirTag is giving you a low battery warning, it’s time for a quick and easy battery change! Don’t worry; it’s a simple process, and you can get it done in just a minute or two. I’ll walk you through it step-by-step, with some photos along the way to help guide you.

What You’ll Need:

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Steps to Replace the Battery:

1. Twist Off the Back

Start by holding the AirTag in both hands, with the metal side facing you. Press down gently on the metal and twist it counterclockwise. The back will pop off easily, revealing the battery inside.

Here’s a picture of what it looks like after you twist off the back.

TThe AirTag with a new CR2032 battery inserted into the battery compartment, next to the metal cover that has been removed.

2. Remove the Old Battery

Once the back is off, you’ll see the battery. Just lift it out with your fingers. It should come out without any trouble.

Here’s a shot of the battery being taken out.

The AirTag's components laid out on a brown surface, including the metal back cover, the removed CR2032 battery, and the AirTag's plastic casing.

3. Insert the New Battery

Grab your new CR2032 battery and pop it into the AirTag. Make sure the positive side (the one with the + symbol) is facing up. It should sit right in place.

Check out the new battery in the AirTag here.

The back of an AirTag after the metal cover has been removed, revealing a CR2032 lithium battery still inside the AirTag's compartment.

4. Close It Up

Now, place the metal back over the AirTag and twist it clockwise to secure it. You should hear a little sound from the AirTag, letting you know that the battery is in and working.

And here’s the final look, all closed up and ready to go.

A close-up view of an intact AirTag, with the white plastic front facing up, placed on a brown surface.

That’s it! Your AirTag is now refreshed and ready to keep track of your things again. If you get any more low battery warnings down the road, just follow these same steps to swap it out.

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