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How can I find out which Apps are using my Apple Watch battery power?

In the last three days my Apple Watch has started using battery power at a much faster rate. I can't remember doing anything that would cause this, but I am old so my memory isn't what it used to be. I charge my watch every night and it has never come close to running out of battery power during the day. In the last three days, I have had to recharge my watch during the day and at night.


Can I find out if an App is causing this?


Thank you.

Apple Watch-OTHER

Posted on Mar 23, 2017 8:16 AM

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Posted on Mar 23, 2017 8:39 AM

Hi


It is not possible to view battery consumption data on a per app basis for your Apple Watch (iPhone battery usage information is available via Settings > Battery).


Battery life varies depending on use and other factors. Examples are detailed here:


http://www.apple.com/watch/battery.html


Apple's tips for maximising battery life on Apple Watch are detailed here:


http://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/#watchtips


The following steps may help, having previously resolved battery life issues for some users:


If you have not yet done so, update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest software, starting with your iPhone:


Close all open apps on your iPhone and then restart both your iPhone and your watch:


Unpair and re-pair your watch:


Under previous software versions, some users reported experiencing battery life issues in connection with using corporate profiles and/or Exchange Calendars. If you are using an Exchange Calendar, one or more of these steps may help:

  • Archive your Exchange Calendar for all items before today.
  • Remove / delete all old inbox messages relating to calendar invites (accept and decline notifications).
  • Create a rule in your Outlook Mail account that moves all future accept and decline replies, immediately upon receipt, into a separate mail folder that does not sync with your iPhone and Apple Watch.
  • Check your Exchange Calendar for errors.


Finally, it may help to:


Having tried the previous steps, if your watch experiences significantly shorter battery life than Apple's examples suggest that you should expect, I suggest contacting Apple Support, making a Genius Bar reservation or visiting an Apple Authorised Service Provider for assistance, including - if recommended - to have your watch inspected and serviced (whether under warranty or via chargeable service):



To check your warranty status:


https://checkcoverage.apple.com

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Mar 23, 2017 8:39 AM in response to ruffalo

Hi


It is not possible to view battery consumption data on a per app basis for your Apple Watch (iPhone battery usage information is available via Settings > Battery).


Battery life varies depending on use and other factors. Examples are detailed here:


http://www.apple.com/watch/battery.html


Apple's tips for maximising battery life on Apple Watch are detailed here:


http://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/#watchtips


The following steps may help, having previously resolved battery life issues for some users:


If you have not yet done so, update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest software, starting with your iPhone:


Close all open apps on your iPhone and then restart both your iPhone and your watch:


Unpair and re-pair your watch:


Under previous software versions, some users reported experiencing battery life issues in connection with using corporate profiles and/or Exchange Calendars. If you are using an Exchange Calendar, one or more of these steps may help:

  • Archive your Exchange Calendar for all items before today.
  • Remove / delete all old inbox messages relating to calendar invites (accept and decline notifications).
  • Create a rule in your Outlook Mail account that moves all future accept and decline replies, immediately upon receipt, into a separate mail folder that does not sync with your iPhone and Apple Watch.
  • Check your Exchange Calendar for errors.


Finally, it may help to:


Having tried the previous steps, if your watch experiences significantly shorter battery life than Apple's examples suggest that you should expect, I suggest contacting Apple Support, making a Genius Bar reservation or visiting an Apple Authorised Service Provider for assistance, including - if recommended - to have your watch inspected and serviced (whether under warranty or via chargeable service):



To check your warranty status:


https://checkcoverage.apple.com

Mar 24, 2017 11:16 AM in response to Jonathan UK

Thank you, Jonathan. I followed your tips and the following did the trick:


Close all open apps on your iPhone and then restart both your iPhone and your watch:

  • On your iPhone: double-click the Home button, then swipe up on each app preview to close it;
  • Turn both devices off together, then restart your iPhone first;


My Apple watch has 89% power at 2:14 PM today. At that time yesterday, it would have been far below 50%.

How can I find out which Apps are using my Apple Watch battery power?

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