How to Save Battery on Your Apple Watch

Optimizing your Apple Watch’s settings is key to conserving battery. Adjusting screen brightness, disabling unnecessary notifications, and limiting active apps can make a significant difference. Small changes yield big results.

Ways to Prevent Rapid Battery Drain

Constant app usage, notifications, and features can deplete your battery quickly. Here are five effective strategies to extend battery life:

1. Dim the Screen

The vibrant display is a major power consumer. Lowering brightness or enabling auto-brightness via Settings > Display & Brightness saves energy.

2. Disable Always-On Display

The Always-On Display, available on Series 5 and later, drains battery significantly. Turn it off in Settings > Display & Brightness > Always On to activate the screen only when you raise your wrist. Customise your Series 10 for style and efficiency.

3. Limit Notifications

Notifications from multiple apps cause frequent screen wake-ups. In the Watch app on your iPhone, go to Notifications and enable only essential apps to reduce battery usage.

4. Reduce App Usage

Active apps, especially those running in the background, consume power. Close unused apps by double-pressing the Digital Crown and swiping them away to save battery.

5. Turn Off Heart Rate Monitoring

Continuous heart rate tracking is useful but power-intensive. Disable it via Settings > General > Heart Rate if not needed for your activities.

Use Low Power Mode

Low Power Mode conserves battery by dimming the screen, limiting notifications, and pausing background tasks. To enable it:

1. Open Settings on your Apple Watch.
2. Tap Battery.
3. Toggle Low Power Mode on.

This can extend battery life by up to 20%, depending on usage.

Use Airplane Mode

When you don’t need connectivity, enable Airplane Mode via Settings > Airplane Mode to disable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular, significantly saving battery, especially during sleep or low-activity periods.

Apple Watch Fitness Features

Fitness features like step counting, heart rate monitoring, and GPS workouts are battery-intensive. If not tracking workouts, reduce GPS usage or heart rate monitoring frequency in Settings to conserve power. Enhance your fitness tracking with our Ultra 2 straps.

Average Apple Watch Battery Life

Battery life varies by model and usage, typically ranging from 18 to 36 hours. Here’s a breakdown:

Applying the above tips can maximize these durations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does an Apple Watch Battery Last?

Depending on the model, battery life ranges from 18 to 36 hours. Intensive use like GPS or heart rate tracking can reduce this.

Can I Replace the Apple Watch Battery?

Yes, Apple offers battery replacement services, or you can visit authorized service providers. Costs vary by model.

What If My Apple Watch Battery Drains Quickly?

Check power-hungry apps and features in Settings. Disable unnecessary functions and use Low Power Mode to extend life.

How Should I Charge My Apple Watch Optimally?

Charge when the battery drops below 20%. Charging to 80% helps prolong battery health. Avoid full discharges. Upgrade your charging with our Apple Watch chargers.

Conclusion

Saving your Apple Watch battery involves simple adjustments: dim the screen, disable Always-On, limit notifications, reduce app usage, and use Low Power or Airplane Mode. These tweaks can significantly extend the 18-36 hour battery life of models like the Series 10 or Ultra 2. Personalise your watch with our Apple Watch accessories, all with free UK delivery.