How To Change Airtag Owner

How to Change Airtag Owner? Learn to seamlessly transfer your AirTag to another Apple ID.

AirTags are tiny trackers that are tremendously helpful for monitoring your possessions. What happens, though, if you have to sell or give your AirTag to someone else?

Transferring ownership of an AirTag is a surprisingly easy process. You will be guided through the stages by this guide.

Changing AirTag Owner

Role	Actions
Previous Owner	1. Open ‘Find My‘ app
New Owner	1. Reset AirTag (if necessary)

Why Change AirTag Owner?

In the following situations, you might wish to change Airtag Owner:

• Gifting or Selling: If you’re giving your AirTag away or selling it, you’ll need to remove it from your Apple ID.
• New Owner: The new owner will need to link it to their own Apple ID to track it.
• Privacy: Removing an AirTag from your account ensures that you can no longer see its location.

Steps to Change AirTag Owner

Important Note: The previous owner of the AirTag must remove it from their Apple ID for the transfer to work. If they are not in Bluetooth range of the AirTag, they’ll need to reset it.

For the Previous Owner:

1. Open the ‘Find My’ app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
2. Go to the ‘Items’ tab.
3. Select the AirTag you wish to transfer.
4. Swipe up on the AirTag’s card to reveal more options.
5. Tap ‘Remove Item’.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm removal.

For the New Owner:

1. Reset the AirTag (if necessary): If the previous owner removed it while out of range, you’ll need to reset it. Instructions are below.
2. Hold the AirTag near your iPhone.
3. A pop-up will appear. Tap “Connect”.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to name your AirTag and link it to your Apple ID.

How to Reset an AirTag

1. Press down on the polished stainless steel battery cover and rotate counterclockwise until the cover stops.
2. Remove the cover and battery.
3. Replace the battery.
4. Press down on the battery until you hear a sound. Repeat this process four more times (five sounds in total).

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Conclusion

Changing the ownership of an AirTag is a straightforward process that ensures both privacy and functionality for the new owner.

You may quickly transfer your AirTags so that everyone can take use of their tracking capabilities by following these easy steps.