I used to be able to swipe up on my Apple watch and see the battery life however since the new upgrade I am no longer able to find my battery life can you please explain how?
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Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 10
in watchOS 10, press the Side Button once to bring up the Control Center, which will show the actual battery life status.
Have a look at this related article:
Check your battery and charge your Apple Watch - Apple Support
in watchOS 10, press the Side Button once to bring up the Control Center, which will show the actual battery life status.
Have a look at this related article:
Check your battery and charge your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Annie_Wil wrote:
After the last update 17.2 I can not see the battery life on my watch. Not until it’s at 7% that’s not acceptable. How can I check the battery usage?
Press the oval side button momentarily to get the Control Center, which has the battery information.
https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/control-center-apd06bc15da1/watchos
Here are the watchOS 10 new features and changes
https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/whats-new-apdb93ea3872/watchos
Send your feedback to Apple at:
https://www.apple.com/feedback/watch
Momentarily press and release the flat oval side button
The Control Center just moved to the button. Read more on this webpage:
https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/control-center-apd06bc15da1/watchos
watchOS 10 features and changes
https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/whats-new-apdb93ea3872/watchos
Ellechops wrote:
I can not get my batterie status and find my phone on the new update. Also do not disturb. I used to pull down and they were all there? Now I can’t find them
The Control Center has moved from swipe up to the flat oval side button (see picture)
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
A quick press and release will bring up the Control Center with the battery information, and all the other Control Center services.
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up the Emergency services display.
If you have a problem with the timing of the quick press, then look at Settings-> Accessibility-> Side Button Click Speed (you have to scroll a bit to reach it)
becke43 wrote:
Same problem seeing watch battery. When I press side I get SOS. Now my watch runs down before I realize it. Once in a while I keep trying and I see battery. I just hope SOS doesn’t send help.
DO NOT hold the button, as that does bring up Emergency services and the power off icon.
A quick press and release brings up the Control Center.
Getting the press and release timing just right can be an issue. You can make it more reliable by changing:
Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed
“Side Button Click Speed” can adjust the press and release timing, so you get the Control Center display every time. Adjusting The “Side Button Click Speed” is also useful for Apple Pay’s double press and release. There is “Default” (sub second timing of needed), “Slow” (up to a second between press and release), and “Slowest” (up to 2 seconds between press and release). I like the “Slow” setting.
NOTE: Slow and Slowest settings do not mean you have to wait a full second or 2 seconds between press and release. It just means you do not need to be super fast.
Or “Hey Siri, Battery”
kamaria35 wrote:
Yes! This feature should have never been changed! It was so simple before but still having trouble as I depend on my watch for a lot of things and need to be able to find battery life info quick.
Apple does not read this user-to-user technical support forum for feedback.
But you can send Apple feedback via:
If enough users send feedback, it is more likely a decision maker will see it, and maybe take action.
The previous Control Center swipe-up has moved to a quick press and release of the flat oval side button
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up Emergency services and the power off icon.
Control Center should then show you the iPhone ping icon (find my iPhone), Battery percentage, Flashlight, Water Lock, Airplane mode, Alarm silence, Theater mode, and all the other Control Center services.
An alternate way to get some of the Control Center services is:
“Hey Siri, find my iPhone”
“Hey Siri, Flashlight”
“Hey Siri, Battery”
“Hey Siri, Airplane mode”
Getting the press and release timing just right can be an issue. You can make it more reliable by changing:
Apple Watch -> Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed
After changing this I never accidentally get the Emergency Services display.
“Side Button Click Speed” can adjust the press and release timing, so you get the Control Center display every time. Adjusting The “Side Button Click Speed” is also useful for Apple Pay’s double press and release. There is “Default” (sub second press and release timing needed), “Slow” (up to a second between press and release), and “Slowest” (up to 2 seconds between press and release). I like the “Slow” setting. And as I said, I do not accidentally get the wrong display.
NOTE: Slow and Slowest settings do not mean you have to wait a full second or 2 seconds between press and release. It just means you do not need to be super fast.
If the flat oval side button is giving you difficulties, then look at
Use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch - Apple Support
Apple Watch -> Settings -> Accessibility -> AssistiveTouch
can be used to access things like:
o Control Center
o Apple Pay
o Emergency Services and the Power Off icon (labeled “Hold Side Button”)
o and many other things...
Hi, had the same issue but the answer is simpler than you think. You just need to press the long button once (located on the right side of the watch) and see what happens! Hope that helps
Since watchOS 10, you will have to press the Side button, to bring up the control center and see the remaining battery life.
joanne.500 wrote:
It’s ridiculous for apple to remove the battery life that most people use every day! What a pain!! Thanks to the forum I’ve found it again.
“Hey Siri, battery”
The previous Control Center swipe-up has moved to a quick press and release of the flat oval side button
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up Emergency services and the power off icon.
Control Center should then show you the iPhone ping icon (find my iPhone), Battery percentage, Flashlight, Water Lock, Airplane mode, Alarm silence, Theater mode, and all the other Control Center services.
An alternate way to get some of the Control Center services is:
“Hey Siri, find my iPhone”
“Hey Siri, Flashlight”
“Hey Siri, Battery”
“Hey Siri, Airplane mode”
Getting the press and release timing just right can be an issue. You can make it more reliable by changing:
Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed
“Side Button Click Speed” can adjust the press and release timing, so you get the Control Center display every time. Adjusting The “Side Button Click Speed” is also useful for Apple Pay’s double press and release. There is “Default” (sub second timing of needed), “Slow” (up to a second between press and release), and “Slowest” (up to 2 seconds between press and release). I like the “Slow” setting.
NOTE: Slow and Slowest settings do not mean you have to wait a full second or 2 seconds between press and release. It just means you do not need to be super fast.
Genimed1 wrote:
Pressing the long button once does bring back the familiar screen on my series 5 watch. Although the update brings more bells and whistles and an even closer mirroring with my iPhone, the button push to see the battery life, find my phone, etc, is a step back from the convenience of a simple swipe.
The previous Control Center swipe-up has moved to a quick press and release of the flat oval side button
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up Emergency services and the power off icon.
Control Center should then show you the iPhone ping icon (find my iPhone), Battery percentage, Flashlight, Water Lock, Airplane mode, Alarm silence, Theater mode, and all the other Control Center services.
An alternate way to get some of the Control Center services is:
"Hey Siri, find my iPhone"
"Hey Siri, Flashlight"
"Hey Siri, Battery"
"Hey Siri, Airplane mode"
Getting the press and release timing just right can be an issue. You can make it more reliable by changing: Settings -> Accessibility -> Side Button Click Speed “Side Button Click Speed” can adjust the press and release timing, so you get the Control Center display every time. Adjusting The "Side Button Click Speed" is also useful for Apple Pay’s double press and release. There is “Default” (sub second timing of needed), “Slow” (up to a second between press and release), and “Slowest” (up to 2 seconds between press and release). I like the “Slow” setting. NOTE: Slow and Slowest settings do not mean you have to wait a full second or 2 seconds between press and release. It just means you do not need to be super fast.
I just upgraded to 10.1.1 and had the same problem. Press the side button, not the crown, and you'll get the control center and your percentage battery life will be displayed there.
90-yaya wrote:
I have tried the side button but only able to get into apps. Have tried settings on phone and got the percentage eventually but that's not good enough
Sounds like you pressed the Digital Crown, and not the flat oval button next to the Digital Crown.
Tap this button (see picture)
https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/control-center-apd06bc15da1/watchos
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up the Emergency calling display.
You can tell Apple about your experience vis
https://www.apple.com/feedback/watch
Teachertwo wrote:
Me too! Plus I can’t read any of it because it is too small now.
momentarily press and release the flat oval side button
https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/control-center-apd06bc15da1/watchos
Tell Apple via
If enough users send feedback, then it is more likely it will reach a decision maker.
Since watchOS 10, you will have to press the Side button, to access the Control center.
maty291 wrote:
Me too
Momentarily press and release the flat oval pill shaped side button.
https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/control-center-apd06bc15da1/watchos
Can't find battery life on my Apple Watch after watchOS update
