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Why do I have to buy an adapter to charge my Apple Watch Series 8 when I paid $600 for the watch? Should the adapter come with the product, none of my other Apple products (iPhone, iPad or Mac) have a compatible charger

Why do I have to buy an adapter to charge my Apple Watch Series 8 when I paid $600 for the watch? Should the adapter come with the product, none of my other Apple products (iPhone, iPad or Mac) have a compatible charger

Posted on Dec 30, 2022 6:01 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2022 8:09 PM

Apple hasn't provided a charging plug with iPhone or Apple Watch for the last few years. If you check "What's In The Box" on the order page, it's clearly noted why and that no charging plug is included.


When you buy your next iPhone, it too won't come with a plug. Samsung and Google don't include plugs anymore either. And honestly, like me, most people have a drawer full of plugs they can use.


If you don't own a USB C Charging Plug, or your computer can't accommodate USB C charging or you don't have a charger from a previous Apple Watch, you can buy one from Apple, BestBuy, Amazon or even Staples. I highly recommend the Anker Nano 20W USB C plug and it's about $16. And you'll want one which is 20W, if you want to use Fast Charging.



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Dec 30, 2022 8:09 PM in response to Golfnut61

Apple hasn't provided a charging plug with iPhone or Apple Watch for the last few years. If you check "What's In The Box" on the order page, it's clearly noted why and that no charging plug is included.


When you buy your next iPhone, it too won't come with a plug. Samsung and Google don't include plugs anymore either. And honestly, like me, most people have a drawer full of plugs they can use.


If you don't own a USB C Charging Plug, or your computer can't accommodate USB C charging or you don't have a charger from a previous Apple Watch, you can buy one from Apple, BestBuy, Amazon or even Staples. I highly recommend the Anker Nano 20W USB C plug and it's about $16. And you'll want one which is 20W, if you want to use Fast Charging.



Why do I have to buy an adapter to charge my Apple Watch Series 8 when I paid $600 for the watch? Should the adapter come with the product, none of my other Apple products (iPhone, iPad or Mac) have a compatible charger

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