Why AirTag keeps making sound randomly when moved ? [Solved]

 

 

Airtag is really a cool accessory launched by Apple in recent times and quite useful for the iPhone users to track their valuables. But recently many users are complaining about the issue with Airtag that the Airtag makes sound when moved even when it is placed nearby to the iPhone. The battery of AirTag is full and No notification on iPhone or in Find My App about the Airtag.


Airtag making random sound

The Airtag will start making beep sound randomly and will 2-3 times in an hour. Airtags are supposed to make sound only if it is discounted to the iPhone and it moves. But some user are complaining that Airtag will make sound even when not moved. This is bit worrying as sometimes you may leave it for weeks on a side as it is not possible to carry Airtags all the time. 

 

How to fix Airtag makes sound when moved ?

 As per some reports after certain hours if you are nearby to the Airtag it will start making sound. This seems to be new feature in the latest Firmware.  To fix this you can try below listed fix for the issue :


Fix : Make sure Bluetooth is turned ON

 


The Airtag uses Bluetooth to stay connected to your iPhone. If Bluetooth is disconnected from Airtag then it will think that it has lost connection to the iPhone and thus when moved will make sound.  So Keep your iPhone’s Bluetooth on,  It helps the Tag recognize your phone.

 

Fix : Reset the Airtag

 

Other solution to fix random Airtag sound is  to reset the Airtag for which you will have to remove the battery as show in below steps :

·        Press down on the polished stainless steel battery cover of your AirTag and rotate counterclockwise until the cover stops rotating.

·        Remove the cover and the battery.

·        After few seconds reinsert the battery.

·        Press down on the battery until you hear a sound.

 

Fix : Update the Firmware

 

The latest firmware update from the Apple for Airtag seems to create the trouble to Airtag sound system and causing it to play sound unnecessarily.  For permanent fix of the issue, you should update your Airtag to latest firmware.

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