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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
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
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)
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.
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 moved to the flat oval side button (see picture)
Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support
A quick press and release brings up Control Center, and battery percentage, iPhone ping, etc…
DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up the Emergency services display.
If you are having quick press and release timing issues, play with:
Settings-> Accessibility-> Side Button Click Speed
(you may need to scroll a lot to find the Side Button Click Speed setting)
You may also find this page useful
What’s new in Apple Watch and watchOS 10 - Apple Support
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...
PPMS2000 wrote:
Thank you! That worked… Although I’m not sure why they felt the need to change it in the first place! LOL
We do not know the reason being the decision to change the user interface.
But you can tell Apple what changes you would like to see in the future via
The more users that send feedback, the more likely a decision maker will see it.
brynnski2 wrote:
Not a good idea at all. The side button is likely to wear out much faster than a simple swipe up, which would probably last forever.
Tell Apple
The more users that send feedback, the more likely it wil reach a decision maker.
shaji225 wrote:
Is apple not caring about customer experience when you bring the changes for a routine need and make it more complex
Apple is not here. Just other Apple Watch users.
You can tell Apple via
Tinman4now wrote:
I cant find the battery life either. The newest IOS 10 removed it. I also does not show control panel with other icons
You access the Control Center by tapping the side button. It's the oval button next to the Digital Crown. It's almost flush with the bezel.
Maybe you’re making the same mistake as me. It’s not the round button it’s the little oblong flat area below the circular button
It drove me mad for hours
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”
becke43 wrote:
It’s still difficult…mostly I still get emergencies thus my battery life often runs out!!
“Hey Siri, battery”
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.
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
You can let Apple know directly about your thoughts on that by using the Feedback Link:
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.
Can't find battery life on my Apple Watch after watchOS update
