Setup, Compatibility & Care
Setup
Getting started with your Apple AirTag is straightforward:
- Unwrap and Activate: Remove the plastic pull tab from the AirTag to activate its battery. You should hear a chime.
- Pairing: Hold the AirTag near your iPhone or iPad. A card will appear on your device's screen prompting you to connect.
- Name Your AirTag: Follow the on-screen instructions to give your AirTag a name (e.g., 'Keys', 'Backpack', 'Wallet'). You can also assign it to a category like 'Luggage' or 'Jacket'.
- Register: Confirm your Apple ID to register the AirTag to your account.
- Location Services: Ensure Location Services are enabled on your iPhone/iPad for the Find My app to function correctly.
- Done: Your AirTag is now active and visible in the 'Items' tab of the Find My app.
Compatibility
- Devices: An AirTag requires an iPhone or iPod touch running iOS 14.5 or later, or an iPad running iPadOS 14.5 or later.
- Find My Network: The Find My network functionality is available on all compatible devices. Precision Finding requires an iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, or newer model.
- Account: An Apple ID is required to use AirTag features.
Care and Maintenance
- Cleaning: Wipe your AirTag with a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive materials or harsh cleaning agents.
- Battery Replacement: When your iPhone notifies you that the AirTag battery is low, replace it with a standard CR2032 coin cell battery.
- Press down on the polished stainless steel battery cover of the AirTag and rotate counterclockwise until it stops.
- Remove the cover and the old battery.
- Insert a new CR2032 lithium coin battery with the positive (+) side facing up.
- Replace the cover by aligning the three tabs on the cover with the three slots on the AirTag and rotating clockwise until it clicks into place.
- Water Resistance: The AirTag has an IP67 rating, meaning it can withstand submersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. However, it's not permanently waterproof. Avoid intentional submersion, and if it gets wet, dry it thoroughly before use.
- Storage: Store your AirTag in a dry place when not in use.