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Q: apple watch battery draining faster now on iPhone se

Does the Apple Watch pair with the iPhone SE as well as the iPhone 6?

 

I recently 'upgraded' to the iPhone SE from the iPhone 6.  Since the upgrade, I've noticed my Apple Watch battery does not last the whole day as before... from 0700 to 4 PM.

 

Is there a pairing issue that would cause the battery to drain faster than on the iPhone 6?

Posted on Jul 8, 2016 1:32 PM

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  • by Jonathan UK,Apple recommended

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Jul 8, 2016 1:42 PM in response to RaulC2
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    Jul 8, 2016 1:42 PM in response to RaulC2

    Hi

     

    Yes - it does also pair with the iPhone SE and it should behave as before.

     

    It may help to try the following steps, which have helped to resolve battery life issues for some users:

     

     

    • Close all open apps on your iPhone and then restart both devices:
      • On your iPhone: double-press the Home button, then swipe up on each of the app previews to close them.
      • Turn both devices off together, then restart your iPhone first.
      • Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support

     

     

    • If you have ever previously used the Workout app and/or any third-party fitness tracking apps (such as Strava) to record workouts on your watch, check on your watch to see whether there is presently a paused activity within any of those apps. If there is, end that activity from within that app on your watch (not on your iPhone).

     

    • Under earlier software versions, some users reported experiencing battery life issues in connection with using corporate profiles and/or Exchange Calendars. If you are using an Exchange Calendar, one or more of these steps may help:
      • Archive your Exchange Calendar for all items before today.
      • Remove / delete all old inbox messages relating to calendar invites (accept and decline notifications).
      • Create a rule in your Outlook Mail account that moves all future accept and decline replies, immediately upon receipt, into a separate mail folder that does not sync with your iPhone and Apple Watch.
      • Check your Exchange Calendar for errors.

     

    • Finally, it may help to remove all third-party apps from your watch and then monitor battery performance after adding them back, one at a time. The same applies in respect of watch face complications.
  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Jul 8, 2016 1:43 PM in response to RaulC2
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    Jul 8, 2016 1:43 PM in response to RaulC2

    If your watch continues to experience significantly shorter battery life than before, I suggest that you contact Apple Support (mail-in service may be available) or make a Genius Bar reservation with a view to having your watch checked, if recommended by Apple (under warranty, if eligible):

     

     

    To check warranty status (requires the serial number from the back of your watch):

     

  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Jul 8, 2016 1:56 PM in response to RaulC2
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    Jul 8, 2016 1:56 PM in response to RaulC2

    It shouldn't.

     

    Make sure your iPhone SE iOS software is up to date.

     

    Tap Settings > General > Software Update

     

     

    For your  Apple Watch, open the Watch app on your iPhone then tap Settings > General > Software Update