What are you doing? Throwing them away when the battery goes flat?
I’ve changed mine several times without issue. There is probably a video on YouTube or somewhere if you need one.
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AirTag 2 Rumored to Launch in May or June With These New Features
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What are you doing? Throwing them away when the battery goes flat?
I’ve changed mine several times without issue. There is probably a video on YouTube or somewhere if you need one.
It's inexplicable to me that the UWB chip is in basically the cheapest Apple product, but not in iPhone 16e, any iPads or Macs, AirPods 4 or AirPods Max.
I mostly just want a wallet shaped version so I can ditch Tile. Also, either slightly louder, or the ability to change the chirp to something more distinct, as the one I use for my Apple TV remote can sound a little muffled in the case that it's in... or just add greater "Find My" functionality in the next remote with a speaker to ping.
So we're adding extra tools to change batteries?
Tracking my dogs work out like a SamsungTag would be nice. You just need to press it once to start a walk and press again to stop it. You can even give it another action with a long press like for home accessories. Customizing the alert sound would also be nice.
Oh and make them less off a b to open. after a while it's damn near impossible to get the ***** back to turn whatsoever
Oh and make them less off a b to open. after a while it's damn near impossible to get the ***** back to turn whatsoever
The features we need:
- The ability to "arm" an AirTag and get a notification if it's been moved while in this mode so people can use it as an anti-theft device.
- Open up the protocol for other companies to use this network for different types of IOT type devices rather than just trackers.
- Make them thinner, no need for a metal back, and put a hole for a keyring.
- The ability to "arm" an AirTag and get a notification if it's been moved while in this mode so people can use it as an anti-theft device.
- Open up the protocol for other companies to use this network for different types of IOT type devices rather than just trackers.
- Make them thinner, no need for a metal back, and put a hole for a keyring.
I have launch day ones. It ain't turning for me either. It's sheer luck that I get them to open OR close again. There is nothing to press and turn. It's just not moving.
Replacing gen 1 with an even more piece gen 2 that probably only works at 1/3 the advertised distance just like gen 1. Edit: Will I be buying some...wouldn't be a fanboy if I didn't.
The easier it is to open, the easier it is for some kid to decide they want to eat the battery and make mommy and daddy rich. #onlyinAmerica
I don't have any problems opening mine, but maybe something like this will work: https://a.co/d/hBwNsVr
I don't have any problems opening mine, but maybe something like this will work: https://a.co/d/hBwNsVr
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It’s true, something super slim for the Wallet would be great. I have a strap around my wallet with my AirTag and its kinda obnoxious.
Have one on keys and another stashed in our car - and yes, I agree that one does not need the car tag to emit sounds. Excellent though to find car in large parking lots.
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Some batteries require a screwdriver to remove the cover. Have you never seen them?
Rubber gloves or one of those rubber things for opening jars work wonders.
"put a hole for a keyring."
This!
I don't know why they haven't done this. Seems so logical.
Wash the Fritos grease off your fingers and the AirTag is quite easy to open
Already exists from a third party.
Finder Card
A revolution in item tracking - Finder Card is an ultra-slim rechargeable tracking device that will make your belongings impossible to lose.
www.ekster.com
Edit - also available from KeySmart - and I don't have personal experience with either, so can't vouch for how well either does or doesn't work.
KeySmart® SmartCard | Works With Apple Find My App | Wireless Charging
Upgrade your EDC with KeySmart®! Discover smart key organizers, GPS trackers, and essential keychain accessories. Enjoy fast delivery and a 2-year warranty!
www.getkeysmart.com
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Different use case -- if you want a device which needs charging every few days, so you can accurately locate stolen items (or stalk people without their knowledge), there's plenty of small GPS trackers on the market. e.g. T-Mobile SyncUP Tracker 2
Tell us you're unfamiliar with AirTag speaker removal without saying so.
The coils in the originals are soldered in. People removed the magnet the coils caused to move. Soldering the magnet would kinda prevent it making sound to begin with.
Why not make a 10-point checklist to prepare to change batteries? And a power-point presentation summarizing how the battery change operation went that we could email to Elon Musk?
We all want to do more work! Yay!
How else they supposed to sell you a case for it