How to Disable Your AirTag: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily disable your AirTag by removing its battery to stop it from functioning.

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Turning off an AirTag is not possible directly, but you can disable it by removing its battery. Twist the AirTag's back cover counterclockwise, take it off, then remove the battery. This will stop the AirTag from functioning.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can you permanently turn off an AirTag? No, you cannot permanently turn off an AirTag, but you can disable it temporarily by removing the battery.
  2. What happens when I remove the AirTag battery? Removing the AirTag battery stops it from functioning and it will not be able to track its location.
  3. How do I locate my AirTag if I lose it? You can use the Find My app on your Apple device to locate your AirTag if it is still powered on.
  4. Is there a way to restart AirTag? AirTags do not have a restart option. They turn off when the battery is removed.

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