AirTags are nifty little gadgets that can help you track everyday objects like keys, wallets, backpacks, and more in case they get lost. Even though it helps you find the location of lost items, an AirTag is not a GPS tracker. It relies on a Bluetooth connection and nearby iPhones to triangulate the position of the missing object. While they are incredibly easy to use, sometimes users report hearing unexpected beeps from the quarter-sized trackers. So, let’s take a look at the top 8 ways to fix an AirTag that keeps beeping.
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Why is my AirTag beeping?
If you hear a beeping sound from your AirTag, it could be due to one of these three reasons.
Your AirTag has lost connection to Bluetooth: Your AirTag relies on a Bluetooth connection to pair with your phone. However, it doesn’t start to beep right at the moment that it loses connection. It takes anywhere between 8-12 hours for an AirTag to start emitting a beeping noise upon disconnecting from your phone.
Your AirTag is in Lost Mode: When you lose an item, enabling Lost Mode in the Find My app makes the AirTag emit a beeping sound. You can track the source of this sound to find this item or hope that someone close to the lost item recognises the sound. Sometimes, the Lost Mode can get enabled by accident, leading your AirTag to make a beeping sound.
An unknown AirTag is tracking you: Apple has several safeguards in place to keep the malicious use of AirTags at bay. If an unknown AirTag is tracking your movement, your iPhone will send you an alert. On top of that, the AirTag will start making a noise. This noise is different from the traditional beeping noise of an AirTag paired to your phone.
Turn on your phone’s Bluetooth
Your AirTag may start beeping a few hours after it has lost connection to your iPhone. Reconnect the AirTag to stop the noise.
Step 1: Swipe down from the status bar to reveal the Control Centre.
Step 2: Tap the Bluetooth icon.
Step 3: If your AirTag is nearby, it will automatically connect to your iPhone.
Keep your AirTag close to your iPhone
If your AirTag is out of your iPhone’s range for a long time, it will start beeping. Bring the tracker close to your iPhone to make the beeping stop. If the AirTag is moving along with an unidentified iPhone, it will start beeping to alert the iPhone owner of a possible stalking attempt.
Turn off Item Safety Alerts
Disabling Item Safety Alerts from the Find My app stops your AirTag from beeping. However, turning this feature off will disable alerts when an unknown AirTag is tracking your location.
Step 1: Launch the Find My app and switch to the Me tab.
Step 2: Turn off the toggle switch for Item Safety Alerts and confirm your selection in the popup box.
Turn off your AirTag’s Lost Mode
When you enable Lost Mode, your AirTag makes a beeping sound to help you locate the lost items it is tracking. Upon finding the items, disable the Lost Mode to stop the beeping noise. Here’s how.
Step 1: Launch the Find My app and switch to the Items tab.
Step 2: Tap on your AirTag and swipe up to reveal more options.
Step 3: Tap on Lost Mode.
Step 4: Select Turn Off Lost Mode.
Remove and Re-pair the AirTag
Step 1: Launch the Find My app and switch to the Items tab.
Step 2: Tap on your AirTag and swipe up to reveal more options.
Step 3: Hit Remove Item.
Step 4: Select Remove and confirm your selection in the popup box.
Update the AirTag’s firmware
If a bug is causing your AirTag to malfunction, updating its firmware will help you resolve the issue. If you have tried all of the fixes mentioned above and the AirTag still won’t stop beeping, the issue is likely bug-related. There is no manual way to update your AirTag’s firmware. The device receives automatic OTA updates when it is connected to your iPhone. Keep your AirTag connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth and place it in the general vicinity of the smartphone to receive OTA updates.
Replace the AirTag’s battery
Your AirTag starts beeping when it is running out of charge. The beeping serves as a reminder to replace the tracker’s battery. To check the battery status, go to the Find My app and tap the AirTag’s name. Since the AirTag uses a disposable CR2032 battery, you will need to buy a new unit to replace the current one. To remove the battery, press the steel cover and rotate it counterclockwise to pop it open. Install the new battery unit and seal the cover.
Factory Reset the AirTag
If everything else fails, factory resetting the AirTag will stop it from beeping. Here’s how you can go about it.
Step 1: Press the stainless steel cover of the AirTag and rotate it counterclockwise until it stops moving.
Step 2: Remove the stainless steel cover and pull out the battery.
Step 3: Re-insert the battery. You will hear a beep when the battery has been reinstalled.
Step 4: Repeat this process another 4 times (5 times in total).
Step 5: After the 5th time, the AirTag will make a different sound. This means that the factory reset of the device is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much does an Apple AirTag cost?
An Apple AirTag costs Rs 3,490 in India and $29 in the USA.
Can I use my Apple AirTag on two iPhones?
An Apple AirTag can be used on two iPhones if you are logged into both phones using the same Apple ID. You can register your AirTag with only one Apple ID at a time.
What is the range of an AirTag?
An AirTag has a connectivity range of 10 metres or 33 feet.
Why is my AirTag beeping?
Your AirTag may be beeping due to a lost connection or low battery. If an unknown AirTag is following you, it will start beeping to alert you about someone potentially tracking you.
How do I stop my AirTag beeping?
To stop your AirTag from beeping, reconnect it with your iPhone, disable ‘Item Safety Alerts’, turn off ‘Lost Mode’, and replace its battery.
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Conclusion
This is how you can fix an AirTag that keeps beeping. Apart from bug-related issues, an AirTag can start beeping unexpectedly after a harsh physical impact. Your best course of action in this situation is to remove its battery and take it to an authorised service centre to fix the problem. If you know any other way to fix this issue, let us know in the comments!
