How to turn off your AirTag to save battery

You’re not alone if you’re an AirTag user constantly fretting over its battery life. The fear of your AirTag dying just when you need it is a genuine concern for most people. Here’s how to turn off your AirTag to save battery.

How to turn off your AirTag to save battery

Strictly speaking, there is no way you can turn your Apple AirTag off. The only way to do so is by removing the AirTag’s battery. Here’s the step-by-step process to do so.

1. Press the battery cover of your AirTag downward and rotate it counterclockwise until it no longer turns.
2. Take off the cover and the battery.
3. Once done, your AirTag will be disabled.

Once you remove the battery from your AirTag, it will be off and won’t connect to your Apple ID until you put a battery back in. This means the AirTag won’t track the location or send notifications.

How to check the battery life of your AirTag

You can check your AirTag’s battery using the Find My app. Open the app on your iPhone or iPad and locate your AirTag in the Items tab. You’ll see the battery bar next to the AirTag. However, the battery bar only shows up if the battery is low. If it still has plenty of juice, it won’t show up, but at least you’ll know the time to replace it hasn’t come yet.

The good news is you will get a notification on your device when the battery is running low, so unless you somehow miss that notification, you’ll get a heads-up days before the battery actually dies.

If the percentage is low, but you need the AirTag for something important, replacing the battery with a new one is worth replacing. AirTag uses the CR2032 batteries that are readily available at most electronics stores. Here’s a good deal from Amazon.

How to improve the battery life of your AirTag

If you want to conserve your AirTag’s battery life to use it as effectively as possible, here are some tips.

• Disable the sound your AirTag makes when it moves to improve its battery life. To do so, open the Find My app on your iOS device and select the AirTag under Items. Swipe up from the bottom to expand the menu options. Tap Notify When Left Behind and toggle it off.
• Use the Low Power Mode to make your AirTag last longer. Open Settings on your iOS device, tap Battery, and toggle the Low Power Mode to On.
• Keep your AirTag deactivated (by removing its battery) and only activate when you need it.

Of course, if you find the AirTag battery too restrictive, you can opt for one of the best AirTag alternatives.

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