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Why is my Apple Watch battery dying so fast?

My iPhone and Watch are updated to the latest updates. I've had my watch (series 1) for just over a year. Just recently my battery has started dying faster than normal. It barely gets me through the work day. Any suggestions?

Posted on May 18, 2017 7:45 PM

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Posted on May 19, 2017 12:48 AM

Hi


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, including after software updates when usage has not otherwise changed:

Restart both your iPhone and your Apple Watch, turning both off together, then restarting your iPhone first;


If you have ever (not necessarily recently) previously used the Workout app and/or any third-party fitness tracking apps to record workouts on your watch, check on your watch to see whether there is a paused activity within any of them. If there is, end that activity from within the app on your watch (not your iPhone).

  • If in doubt, remove any third-party fitness app from your watch.


Unpair and re-pair your watch:


Some users have previously experienced 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:

Apple Watch Service Answer Center - Apple Support

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May 19, 2017 12:48 AM in response to saedrynKAY

Hi


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, including after software updates when usage has not otherwise changed:

Restart both your iPhone and your Apple Watch, turning both off together, then restarting your iPhone first;


If you have ever (not necessarily recently) previously used the Workout app and/or any third-party fitness tracking apps to record workouts on your watch, check on your watch to see whether there is a paused activity within any of them. If there is, end that activity from within the app on your watch (not your iPhone).

  • If in doubt, remove any third-party fitness app from your watch.


Unpair and re-pair your watch:


Some users have previously experienced 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:

Apple Watch Service Answer Center - Apple Support

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