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I think it has to be three days _and_ the airtag has to be in motion

I guess an ill-intentioned stalker could cripple or neuter the speaker to avoid it doing any sounds.

People have posted the steps to do it. It’s not very hard. But if you are willing to strip the airtag to bits, it would be easier to plant a cheap android with a sim in someones car.

The point is that stalking has always been possible, it’s only important that apple doesn’t make it way too easy. Also when you find an airtag you can bring it to the police and they can get apple to give the owners details. Removing the speaker shows proof of intent.

Is this really how it works? This seems like it would be a huge problem.

It isn’t. The tags have to be moving around and away from their owner. And if they really do go off and annoy someone. It’s trivial to twist the backs off and the coin cell battery pops out.

Turn them off before traveling? Maybe Apple will prompt you?