Apple Watch battery draining fast

Agree 100%. Having to erase and reinstall the apps on the watch is a hassle that the consumer should not have to go through.

But I only mention my experience if you’re looking for a fix in the meantime…

That is what's so wrong about this. Our Apple Watch batteries are being adversely affected by this, shortening their life... on a product that cost us a lot of money. And there is seemingly nothing we can do about it than take the hit financially. It feels like sharp practice.

My Apple Watch series 9 watch was at 100% this morning and 6 hours later it's down to 7%. My wife's Apple Watch is not having this problem. I updated mine to 10.4 she didn't ...... is there a clue there?

Guys! I’m a self proclaimed expert 🤡. Thanks for wasting my time by asserting your wealth of knowledge. Though I wish it had this didn’t work this time or the first time I tried. Apple has to fix this problem. It’s ridiculous it’s been this long and so many people are effected.

Is this something you were able to do or did you have to send the watch to Apple? When I called Applecare they ran a diagnostic and told me the batter was healthy and there were no hardware issues so there was noting they could do. I have a four-month-old Series 9 (with cellular) that was working great. Now I can hardly get through the day. If I use the golf GPS app, I ca;t even get through a round. Even my old Series 4 could do that.

Ok for clarity, are you talking about a full reset? Then setup the watch as new? Or a forced restart where you hold the crown and button till it shuts off and eventually restarts after holding it long enough? I’ve done both of these things on my Ultra 2 and iPhone numerous times and neither has worked any of those times. So, what has been the difference for all of these other successful resets? I’ve also turned off auto updates, notifications, anything that seems unnecessary to my typical uses, which is really using the timer for weightlifting sets, forwarding through songs on music, and just looking at the time. There’s never more than 2 or 3 apps open at a time and the battery is dead in 8/9 hours. I’ve been wearing it through my workouts and putting it back on charge. Used to get 3 or 4 days between charges.

Where’s the typical Apple tech specialist chiming in? Someone with actual knowledge of what’s going on? They usually pop in to the larger threads to help. And nothing but crickets on their end now 🦗🦗🦗🦗

mine was purchased on January 20, 2024 and two days ago it started draining 10 percent every hour. Before that it was draining faster than usual as well, but would at least last most of 12 hours. What needs to be done to fix this?

I’m having the same problem with my S7 (12 months only and 90% battery health). Started right around when I updated OS to 10.4. Apple support insists it’s a “usage” problem despite no notable changes to my usage. Used to get ~30 hours, now maybe 12. Unless fully charged before bed it dies overnight. So much for a sleep tracker…

I bought an Apple Watch SE model and arrived yesterday. After charging for 2.5 hours, battery went to 0% after 3-4 hours, barely use it coz I was working. Then, limit all features and notifications to make sure I don’t have too many things draining the battery, charged it again, and then again quickly gone.

Seeing the comments here, I guess it isn’t a very good product. Should have stick with FitBit 😔

I have this same issue. Apple support is no help! They say since the battery itself says it’s 100% the warranty does not apply. They suggest I should try using the battery saving mode but why should I when the watch isn’t even a year old!

This happens to me as well with an Apple Watch series 9.

Unpairing/pairing didn't change anything. It seems random but I do have a feeling it is something that keeps being engaged with the iPhone even after we close an app.

I say this because sometimes it happens to me overnight. Maybe I was listening to something with the iPhone (Music, audiobook...) and AirPods Pro, then I stop listening, take away the headphones, fall asleep. But "something" is probably still connected with the Apple Watch, maybe going back and forward between the background app and the watch. I wake up in the morning and the battery is gone.

Not cool.

Unfortunately, I have not a pattern to communicate yet.

I am also dismayed at how fast my Series 9 Apple watch is draining the battery. I got it right before or right after Mother’s Day 2024, and some days (like today) I have had it on the charger 3 times! I do not even leave the house for the day w/o the charger with me, and I felt compelled to order 2 backup portable power banks to have with me for times when I want to do a long beach walk or trail hike. I just moved over to Apple from Fitbit because too many people, including my husband & me, were suddenly experiencing problems with the Charge 5 tracker (seemingly after an update). Now, I have a new Apple watch that will not reasonably hold a charge. My battery even almost completely drains when I am sleeping. I awoke this morning needing to charge my watch before I headed out to walk 2 dogs separately. Surely, Apple can do better than this!

No, I respectfully disagree. I’ve seen this issue multiple times and have responded with the solution on large Facebook groups, Reddit and Instagram and hundreds maybe thousands have had the issue resolved.

If my solution didn’t work for you, I understand. Apple has offered a solution for your unique issue. Again, accept it and move on. What motivation do you have for telling people it doesn’t work? The vast majority will find it does work.

I see little point in continuing our discussion other than to say your solution does not work for everyone. I never sought to criticise you but I am amazed at your arrogance at questioning my motivation.