Does replacing the AirTag battery reset the AirTag?
Does replacing the Airtag battery reset the airtag?
Does it need to be paired again, after a battery replacement?
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Hello IPUser1,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. That's a great question to ask. Allow us to share some information to help answer your question. To reset your AirTag, you not only have to remove the battery, but also press down on the battery until you hear a sound. This resource explains more: How to reset your AirTag - Apple Support
Here's how to reset your AirTag:
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 the battery.
3. Replace the battery.
4. Press down on the battery until you hear a sound. This sound means that the battery is connected.
5. When the sound finishes, repeat the process four more times, removing and replacing the battery, then pressing down on the battery until you hear a sound. You should hear a sound each time you press on the battery, for a total of five sounds. The fifth sound is different from the previous four. This indicates that the AirTag is now ready to pair.
6. Replace the cover by aligning the three tabs on the cover with the three slots on your AirTag.
7. Press down on the cover.
8. Rotate the cover clockwise until it stops rotating.
We hope this helps out. Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Take care.