Is your AirTag battery dying too quickly? There's (likely) a fix for that
Published on: 2025-06-26 01:48:59
Maria Diaz/ZDNET
The Apple Find My network makes the Apple AirTag a great Bluetooth tracker for iPhone users. The tag is reliable, precise, informative, and relatively inexpensive. A single CR2032 battery powers the tiny device that supports Bluetooth and ultrawideband (UWB) connectivity and has a speaker to boot.
Though AirTag is a simple device, it can be prone to issues. I have AirTags to track different items in my home, including my keys, wallet, purse, and, occasionally, my kids. But I've recently been plagued by a problem with my AirTags: low battery warnings within weeks of replacing a battery.
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I'm not alone. A quick Google search shows dozens of people who want answers for this issue. Thankfully, there could be a simple solution: wiping your AirTag clean. If I had known this measure was so effective, I wouldn't have wasted two hours one morning turning the house upside do
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