How to extend the battery life of your Apple AirTags

An AirTag’s battery is easy to replace, but you don’t want it to run low at a critical moment. How to extend the battery life of your Apple AirTags. Big Tech Apple How to extend the battery life of your Apple AirTags Why the battery in your AirTag might die quickly, and what you can do to make it last longer.

That’s because the tracker runs on a standard coin-cell battery, which Apple says lasts for more than a year before you need to replace it. But in practice, you might find that your AirTags run out of battery much faster — it really depends on how you use them. Even with the the second-generation AirTag, which released earlier this year, the battery performance remains the same.

The good news is that a few simple habits can help its battery last longer. Whether you’re setting up an AirTag for the first time or having trouble with an older one, here’s what to know about an AirTag’s battery life. What kind of battery does the AirTag use, and what performance can you expect.

OlegD/Shutterstock Every AirTag uses a CR2032 coin cell battery — a 3V lithium battery commonly used in car key fobs and watches.