Apple Watch Battery Drain
I just upgraded to a new iPhone 8 Plus. My watch is now draining from 100% to dead in a few hours. Any ideas as to what may be causing this. My previous iPhone was a 6 and my watch easily lasted the entire day.
I just upgraded to a new iPhone 8 Plus. My watch is now draining from 100% to dead in a few hours. Any ideas as to what may be causing this. My previous iPhone was a 6 and my watch easily lasted the entire day.
Hi
Battery life varies depending on use and other factors. Examples are detailed here:
Apple's tips for maximising battery life on Apple Watch are detailed here:
Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple
If your Apple Watch is experiencing significantly shorter battery life than Apple's examples suggest that you should expect, then it may help to follow these steps, which have previously resolved battery life issues for other users, including after software updates and/or switching to a new iPhone, when usage has not otherwise changed (check after each):
If you have not yet done so, update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest compatible software versions, starting with your iPhone:
Install any available updates for apps on your iPhone.
Restart both your iPhone and your Apple Watch, turning both off together and then restarting your iPhone first:
If you have ever (not necessarily recently) previously used the Workout app and/or any third-party fitness or sleep tracking apps to record workouts on your watch, check on your Apple 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).
Unpair and re-pair your Apple 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:
Finally, it may help to:
Having tried the previous steps, if your remain concerned that battery life is shorter than it should be, then I suggest contacting Apple Support (remote diagnostics and/or mail-in service may be available, if required), making a Genius Bar reservation or visiting an Apple Authorised Service Provider for assistance:
Hi
Battery life varies depending on use and other factors. Examples are detailed here:
Apple's tips for maximising battery life on Apple Watch are detailed here:
Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple
If your Apple Watch is experiencing significantly shorter battery life than Apple's examples suggest that you should expect, then it may help to follow these steps, which have previously resolved battery life issues for other users, including after software updates and/or switching to a new iPhone, when usage has not otherwise changed (check after each):
If you have not yet done so, update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest compatible software versions, starting with your iPhone:
Install any available updates for apps on your iPhone.
Restart both your iPhone and your Apple Watch, turning both off together and then restarting your iPhone first:
If you have ever (not necessarily recently) previously used the Workout app and/or any third-party fitness or sleep tracking apps to record workouts on your watch, check on your Apple 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).
Unpair and re-pair your Apple 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:
Finally, it may help to:
Having tried the previous steps, if your remain concerned that battery life is shorter than it should be, then I suggest contacting Apple Support (remote diagnostics and/or mail-in service may be available, if required), making a Genius Bar reservation or visiting an Apple Authorised Service Provider for assistance:
Apple Watch Battery Drain