The Apple Watch is a great option for iPhone users looking to shift notifications to their wrist or get better fitness and health tracking data, but additional features can often result in quicker battery drain. While that’s to be expected, there can be times when the battery feels like it is draining even faster than usual. Here are some quick checks to make, if an Apple Watch battery is dying too quickly.

Generally speaking, the Apple watch is rated to offer up to 18 hours of usage per battery cycle. However, the Apple Watch comes in a variety of models and while they do all feature similar battery levels overall, there can be additional factors that affect how long a battery lasts. This is not only in terms of whether using a W-Fi-only or Wi-Fi and cellular watch, but also the apps a user chooses to install. Different apps consume power at different rates, and a lot of the times users might find a problematic app is causing the battery drain.

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If an Apple Watch wearer cannot easily or quickly determine that a specific app is causing a problem then it is worth restarting the device. While that’s common enough knowledge, it is worth keeping in mind that, not only should the Apple Watch be powered down and restarted again, but also the iPhone it is connected to. After all, the iPhone is in constant communication with the Apple Watch and it could just as easily be the iPhone causing the battery drain as the smartwatch. By restarting both devices at the same time, the user is far more likely to clear any lingering power drain issues caused by the connection between the two devices or any apps installed. If restarting doesn’t help with the problem, another recommendation is to unpair and repair the watch and phone again. Both of these recommendations are particularly useful in cases where the user has recently updated the iPhone or Apple Watch software, as it could be the OS upgrade that’s causing the sudden battery drain.

Other Possible Battery Causes & Fixes

In times where the user cannot easily identify an app that might be causing a problem or haven’t recently updated the phone and Apple Watch, then it might be time to consider adjusting some of the settings as well as how the watch is used. This can particularly be helpful for those who use their Apple Watch more frequently than the average user and especially on older Apple Watch models. As is the case with any battery-powered device, battery performance and longevity tends to continually decline as a device ages. Some options to consider include deactivating the Wake Screen to prevent the display from turning on every time the wrist is raised, or turning on Power Saving Mode when there is an expectation that certain features might be activated more often than needed. For example, the heart rate sensor during runs and workouts.

Another common issue that some might face is related to Bluetooth. While many might assume disabling a Bluetooth connection with an iPhone will save on battery life, the opposite is often true. Therefore, it is not only worth keeping Bluetooth enabled, but making sure it is enabled when sudden battery life issues are encountered. Of course, it is also worth making sure the Apple Watch and iPhone are both currently running the latest software versions, considering updating can suddenly improve battery life as quickly as it can cause issues.

Source: Apple

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