AirTag battery replacement

Hi 1-8-3-7-8-1,

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.

It sounds like you're having an issue replacing the battery inside your AirTag.

We're happy to assist.

We recommend checking out the steps in the section titled "Replace your AirTag battery" from the article here: How to replace the battery in your AirTag - Apple Support

1) Press down on the polished stainless steel battery cover of your AirTag and rotate counterclockwise until the cover stops rotating.

2) Remove the cover and battery.

3) Insert a new CR2032 lithium 3V coin battery (available at most electronic and drug stores) with the positive side facing up. You'll hear a sound indicating that the battery is connected.

CR2032 batteries with bitterant coatings might not work with AirTag or other battery-powered products, depending on the alignment of the coating in relation to the battery contacts.

4) Replace the cover, making sure that the three tabs on the cover align with the three slots on the AirTag.

5) Rotate the cover clockwise until it stops.

The reason why we are recommending the steps above is because they will show you how to replace the battery in your AirTag.

Another resource that might be helpful is located via the link below.

Add an AirTag in Find My on iPhone - Apple Support

1) Go to the Home Screen on your iPhone.

2) Remove the battery tab from the AirTag (if applicable), then hold it near your iPhone.

3) Tap Connect on the screen of your iPhone.

4) Choose a name from the list or choose Custom Name to type a name and select an emoji, then tap Continue.

5) Tap Continue to register the item to your Apple ID, then tap Finish.

You can also register an AirTag in the Find My app. Tap , then choose Add AirTag.

If the item is registered to someone else’s Apple ID, they need to remove it before you can add it. See Remove an AirTag or other item from Find My on iPhone.

Please let us know the outcome after giving the above steps a try.

Cheers!