AirTag 2 gets even better with this add-on accessory

AirTag 2 was released this year, boasting enhancements to range, a louder speaker, and more. However, one crucial aspect remained unchanged: its battery life. The good news is that there exists an add-on accessory that can significantly extend AirTag 2's battery life from around a year to 10 years or even more. Among Apple devices powered by batteries, few have such a limitation, and AirTag is among them.

The original AirTag and its successor, AirTag 2, both require the battery to be replaced annually. AirTag 2's battery life is identical to that of its predecessor. But there is a third-party accessory that addresses this issue, extending battery life from 1 year to an impressive 10 years or longer. This third-party accessory, available from Elevation Lab, essentially turns your AirTag 1 or 2 into an 'AirTag Max.'

To utilize this accessory, you simply install your AirTag 1 or 2 into the battery case, which is compatible with both models, and then add a pair of AA batteries. The battery capacity of your AirTag will then increase by a factor of 14. While this solution does add some extra bulk to AirTag, its advantages often outweigh the drawbacks.

The only downside is the added weight and size of the battery case. That said, there are many situations where a slightly larger AirTag is acceptable. You can purchase the AirTag battery pack from Amazon in various configurations. Elevation Lab also offers a more compact version that boasts 5 years of battery life instead of 10.

If the 10-year model's bulkiness is a concern, this alternative could be the perfect solution. For those who find AirTag's one-year battery life insufficient, especially when tracking multiple items, I highly recommend Elevation Lab's accessory. For additional Apple news, be sure to check out 9to5Mac on YouTube.