Storing Apple Watch
I will be going on a trip and will not be wearing my Apple Watch for a few months. What is the best method for storing?
Apple Watch, iOS 9.3.1
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Hi Ron
Follow these tips from Apple:
When storing Apple Watch long term, two main factors will affect the battery's overall health:
- The environmental temperature, and;
- The percentage charge that remains on the battery when you turn off your watch, ready for storage.
Apple recommends the following:
- Do not fully charge or fully discharge your Apple Watch - charge it only to around 50%. (If you store a device when the battery is fully discharged, the battery could fall into a "deep discharge state", leaving it incapable of holding a charge. On the other hand, if you store it fully charged for a long time, the battery may lose some of its capacity, resulting in shorter battery life).
- Turn off your watch to avoid additional battery use: press and hold the side button until you see the Power Off slider, then drag the slider to turn it off.
- Store your watch in a cool, moisture-free environment with a temperature lower than 32° C (90° F).
- If you plan to store your watch for longer than six months, charge it to 50% every six months.
When you turn your watch back on, it may go directly into Power Reserve mode. To exit this mode, charge your watch, then press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
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