Apple Watch not charging after months of disuse

Is my apple watch charging? I dont know if it could be broken as I haven't charged it since about september or October last year

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 11

Posted on Feb 3, 2026 8:21 AM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2026 10:24 AM

The red lightning bolt indicated the watch has detected the charging puck. However, it also seems to indicate the watch's battery is completely drained.


It may take a while until the watch has enough energy to power on. Let it charge and power on itself when it reaches a sufficient charge.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 26.2;  Watch, Series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 26.2; iPhone 16, iOS 26.2.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 26.2 HomePods, audioOS 26.2

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Feb 3, 2026 10:24 AM in response to xotwodd

The red lightning bolt indicated the watch has detected the charging puck. However, it also seems to indicate the watch's battery is completely drained.


It may take a while until the watch has enough energy to power on. Let it charge and power on itself when it reaches a sufficient charge.


M1 Mac mini, macOS 26.2;  Watch, Series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 26.2; iPhone 16, iOS 26.2.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 26.2 HomePods, audioOS 26.2

Apple Watch not charging after months of disuse

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