There are various reasons why AirTag is not working/connecting with your iPhone, such as your iPhone may have a software issue, and the current iOS may have some bugs. Also, there might be some problem with the AirTag itself, so you must fix it.
Nevertheless, if AirTag is not working after you have replaced its battery, you need to make sure that the battery does not have a bitter coating. The bitterant coatings are not compatible with the AirTag; therefore, Apple suggests using batteries without bitter coatings.
AirTag issues can be quickly fixed by using some basic methods. In this article, we have mentioned only those methods that have worked for other iPhone users who faced an issue while connecting AirTag to their iPhones.
1. Turn On/Off the Bluetooth
If there are bugs in the Bluetooth connectivity, you will see that the connection drops whenever you connect your device with the AirTag.
You can try connecting your iPhone to other Bluetooth devices, such as AirPods, and see if the audio quality is excellent or poor. If the audio quality is below the bar, you need to troubleshoot the Bluetooth problem. Follow the below-mentioned steps to solve the issue:
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
Go to the Bluetooth option - Turn the Bluetooth toggle off, then turn it on again.
Re-enable the Bluetooth option - Tap on the AirTag device.
Tap on the AirTag device - Choose to Forget this Device.
Tap on Forget this Device - Again tap on Forget this Device to confirm.
Select Forget Device - Next, connect the device again.
- Turn the Bluetooth toggle off, and then turn it on. After doing this, see if the AirTag works.
2. Unpair Your Bluetooth Devices and Turn Off Find My iPhone
If you have paired more than one device at a time, they might be conflicting with each other, or there might be a compatibility issue with them. It can happen for different reasons, such as if the AirTag that you are using may have a network issue.
Therefore, you need to solve the issue by unpairing all the devices. After doing so, check if the AirTag works. Here’s a step-by-step guide you can follow to troubleshoot the problem:
- Go to Settings and tap on your account.
Go to your account - Tap on Find My iPhone.
Go to Find My iPhone - Next, turn off the toggle for Find My iPhone.
Turn off the toggle for Find My iPhone - Now go to Bluetooth and unpair all the paired devices.
- Go back and turn on Find My iPhone.
- After this, go to Bluetooth and connect to AirTag. Ensure not to connect any other Bluetooth device before pairing AirTag.
- Your AirTag must have been connected to your iPhone until now. Lastly, connect other Bluetooth devices to your iPhone.
3. Force Restart Your iPhone
If your iPhone continues to face glitches connecting to AirTag, it’s time to force restart your device. A force restart clears up the RAM and improves performance by shutting down all the programs and removing temporary files.
Moreover, it can also solve network-related issues. So, if your AirTag is not working/connecting to your iPhone due to any connectivity issue, a force restart will help significantly.
To restart your iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd Generation), 6, 7, 8, follow this method:
- Press the side button and hold it until you see the power-off slider on the screen.
Press and hold the side button til you see the power-off slider - Drag the slider to switch off your device.
- After this, wait for 30 seconds, again press the side button, and hold it to turn your device on. Do not release it until you see the Apple logo on your screen.
To force restart your iPhone X or a later version, follow this method:
- Press the volume down button and the side button and hold them till you see the power-off slider on your screen.
Press and hold the volume down button and the side button - Drag the slider, which will switch off your device.
- Lastly, press the side button and hold it to turn your iPhone on. Release the side button when you see the Apple logo on your screen.
4. Update Your iPhone to the Latest Version
Many users reported that updating their iPhone to latest iOS version fixed their issue. So, if you iOS is outdated, try updating your iPhone and check to see if it fixes your issue.
Here’s how you can update your iPhone to the latest iOS:
- Create a backup of your device to make sure that all your data is safe.
- Connect your device to the charger.
- After this, connect it to the WiFi.
- Next, go to Settings and tap on General.
Select General - Tap on Software Update.
Tap on Software Update - Now select the latest software update.
- Now, tap on Install Now.
Tap on the Install Now option - Next, enter the passcode that you use to unlock your device. You may find an option to download the software and install it afterward. When you see any such pop-up notification, tap on Download. Lastly, tap on Install Now.
After updating your iPhone, try connecting to AirTag. Hopefully, the problem will be solved by now.
5. Reset Your AirTag
If you have tried all the methods but the issue persists, there might be an issue with your AirTag device. Due to this reason, it is not connecting to the iPhone and not working properly. Moreover, there could be some software issues within the Airtag device. To fix this issue, you need to reset it.
Furthermore, if the AirTag was used by another user and they are out of the Bluetooth range of AirTag, you need to reset it before using it with your device. Here’s how to reset your AirTag:
- Firstly, remove the cover by pressing down on the polished stainless steel battery cover of your AirTag. After this, rotate counterclockwise and stop when the cover stops rotating.
- After removing the cover, remove the battery and replace it.
- Next, press down on the battery until you hear a sound, which means that the battery is connected.
- After the sound finishes, you need to keep removing and replacing the battery four times till you hear the sound whenever you press the battery. Also, when you press the battery for the fifth time, the sound will be different from the previous sound, which means that the device is ready to pair.
- Then, replace the cover, press down, and rotate it clockwise until it stops rotating.
All the methods that are mentioned in the article are tried and tested. However, if non of the methods work for you, then you need to contact Apple Support, tell them about your issue, and ask them about a possible solution. Also, if your devices are under warranty, you can ask to replace them.
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