AirTags are one of the cheapest Apple products that you can buy in the Apple Store, however, despite this, they are not exempt from the usual controversy that is always generated around a device from the Cupertino company, since In this case, what was not liked too much was the way in which Apple has provided power to these tiny gadgets.
AirTags do not charge, they run on batteries
Yes, the great controversy with the AirTag in this case has had nothing to do with the price of the device , since this is quite cheap, but with the way in which Apple has designed the product itself and the way of consuming energy. . The most common, taking into account that the Cupertino company has always been very careful about caring for the environment, was that these small products could be charged through a Lightning or USB-C port, like the rest of the brand’s devices. the Apple.
However, and surprisingly, Apple decided that the AirTag would work while being powered by battery power, specifically, a type CR2032, or better known as a button battery that we have seen in many devices. Therefore, as soon as the useful life of this battery is over, the only way to continue using the AirTag is to change it, and for this you just have to follow the following steps.
- Press down on the AirTag’s stainless steel battery cover and turn it counterclockwise until it stops turning.
- Remove the cover and battery.
- Insert a CR203 3V lithium battery with the positive side facing up. As soon as it is connected you will be able to hear a sound.
- Replace the cover , making sure the three tabs align fully with the three slots on the AirTag.
- Turn the cover clockwise until it won’t turn anymore.
As we said, it is a decision that raised a lot of controversy because batteries of this type are really polluting for the environment, and a company that has always been a pioneer in taking measures to reduce environmental impact, since we remember that it was the first to remove the power adapter from the box of the iPhone, it is surprising that it subsequently launches a device that uses a battery so harmful to the planet.
How to know the battery of an AirTag
The battery life of an AirTag is very long, in fact Apple has spoken about it claiming that it can last up to more than a year without any problem, so in principle, it is not something you will have to be aware of continually. Now, the moment when you have to change it will come, and to find out more exactly, all you have to do is check the battery status of you or your AirTags. To do this, the process is really simple, and you just have to follow the steps that we indicate below.
- Open the Find My app on your iPhone.
- Tap the Objects tab.
- Tap the AirTag whose charge you want to verify.
- Check the battery icon under the name of the AirTag.
- If the charge is very low, you will see a message indicating this.
