Summary

Apple’s AirTags are capable of making noise under different circumstances.

For instance, you may have connected it to your iPhone or located an unknown AirTag in Find My.

Keep reading to discover all the reasons behind your AirTag beeping or chirping.

An open hand displaying an Apple AirTag, with signal rings emanating from it, placed on a wooden surface near a notebook and pen

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Despite being at different volumes, the two chimes sound the same.

You’ll also hear this noise when youreplace your AirTag’s battery.

So, if you’re wondering why your new AirTag is making noise, that’s probably why.

Finding keys indoors using Precision Finding with the AirTag

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you could learn all about it inour AirTags explained guide.

You will also usually receive an"AirTag Founded Moving With You" push notification on your iPhone.

But if you don’t recognize the AirTag, erring on the side of caution is a good idea.

AirTag moving with you alert appearing on an iPhone

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Fortunately, you canprotect yourself against AirTag stalkingin several ways.

For example, you could remove the battery or use a Bluetooth scanner app.

AirTags are easy to use and set up; sounds are usually not a cause for concern.

AirTag detected near you screen in Find My app

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You may also sometimes hear unknown AirTags, which can be concerning, but that’s a rare scenario.