Why the battery in your AirTag might die quickly, and what you can do to make it last longer.

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Apple's AirTag is a must-have accessory for travelers or anyone who's forgetful, and one of the best parts about using AirTags is that you don't have to worry about recharging them. That's because the tracker runs on a standard coin-cell battery, which Apple says lasts for more than a year before you need to replace it. But in practice, you might find that your AirTags run out of battery much faster — it really depends on how you use them.

Even with the the second-generation AirTag , which released earlier this year, the battery performance remains the same. The good news is that a few simple habits can help its battery last longer.…