{"id":160403,"date":"2021-01-21T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips\/"},"modified":"2021-01-21T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T08:00:00","slug":"how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Improve Your Apple Watch\u2019s Battery Life: 12 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af1a190eb90e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips\/#Disable_Always-On_Display_Series_5_and_Later\" >Disable Always-On Display (Series 5 and Later)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips\/#Use_a_Dark_Watch_Face_and_Reduce_Brightness\" >Use a Dark Watch Face and Reduce Brightness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips\/#Reduce_Notifications\" >Reduce Notifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips\/#Avoid_Taking_Calls_or_Using_Walkie_Talkie\" >Avoid Taking Calls or Using Walkie Talkie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips\/#Use_Power_Saving_Mode_During_Workouts\" >Use Power Saving Mode During Workouts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips\/#Avoid_Media_Playback_Especially_Over_Cellular\" >Avoid Media Playback, Especially Over Cellular<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips\/#Disable_the_Wake_on_Wrist_Raise_Setting\" >Disable the Wake on Wrist Raise Setting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips\/#Eliminate_Some_Complications\" >Eliminate Some Complications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips\/#Manage_Apps_and_Disable_Background_Refresh\" >Manage Apps and Disable Background Refresh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips\/#Make_Sure_Bluetooth_Is_Enabled_on_Your_iPhone\" >Make Sure Bluetooth Is Enabled on Your iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips\/#Disable_Other_Features\" >Disable Other Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips\/#Fixing_Excessive_Battery_Drain\" >Fixing Excessive Battery Drain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-improve-your-apple-watchs-battery-life-12-tips\/#Dont_Forget_Why_You_Bought_Your_Watch\" >Don\u2019t Forget Why You Bought Your Watch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Improve Your <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le Watch\u2019s Battery Life: 12 Tips&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_708249\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-708249 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/apple-watch-charging.jpg\" alt=\"An Apple Watch charging.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/yekaterinburgrussia1706-apple-watch-ra-wireless-charger-1757975633\" data-credittext=\"Ekaterina Mesilova\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/yekaterinburgrussia1706-apple-watch-ra-wireless-charger-1757975633\">Ekaterina Mesilova\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Apple Watch should have enough charge to last you a full day with moderate-to-heavy use. If you don\u2019t use it a ton, you might even get more than a day out of it!<\/p>\n<p>But what do you do when your Watch battery just doesn\u2019t last long enough? Here are some tips for making your Apple wearable last longer.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_Always-On_Display_Series_5_and_Later\"><\/span>Disable Always-On Display (Series 5 and Later)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Apple Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Series<\/a> 5 and later (except the SE) boasts an always-on display. This means there\u2019s no need to flick your wrist or tap the screen to see the time. Apple uses some clever tricks to reduce power consumption to make this possible, including lowering the display\u2019s refresh rate from 60Hz (60 refreshes per second) to just 1Hz.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_708042\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-708042 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/watch_series_6.png\" alt=\"Apple Watch Series 6\" width=\"650\" height=\"502\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can save even more power by simply turning off the always-on display, and then just raising the Watch to wake it. To do so, open the Watch app on your iPhone, tap <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a> &gt; Display &amp; Brightness, and then uncheck \u201cAlways On.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_Dark_Watch_Face_and_Reduce_Brightness\"><\/span>Use a Dark Watch Face and Reduce Brightness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The display in your Apple Watch is a small OLED panel, characterized by its self-emissive <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a>. On an OLED, each pixel generates its own light. To display black on an OLED, you simply switch off the pixels.<\/p>\n<p>This means an Apple Watch face with lots of black space should use less power than one with lots of bright whites and solid colors. Conduct some experiments to see how much of a difference this makes. If you have a Series 5 or later and use the Always-On display, you might notice a significant decrease in energy use.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-708043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/dark_face.png\" alt=\"Dark Face on Apple Watch\" width=\"368\" height=\"448\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can tap and hold the existing Watch face to change it. Then, just scroll left or right to select the one you want, or tap the plus sign (+) to add a new one. If you want to delete a face you no longer use, just swipe up and select \u201cRemove.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reducing the display\u2019s brightness can also have a large impact on energy use. To adjust it, just head to Watch &gt; Display &amp; Brightness on your iPhone.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduce_Notifications\"><\/span>Reduce Notifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Push notifications are a huge battery drain on smartphones and the same is true for the Apple Watch. Eliminating some of these will not only reduce energy consumption, but it might also improve your productivity.<\/p>\n<p>By default, your iPhone mirrors all notifications to your Apple Watch. We recommend reducing the amount you receive on your wrist to the bare essentials. After all, if it can wait, you can check it later on your iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>To reduce your Notifications, launch the Watch app on your iPhone, and then tap \u201cNotifications.\u201d You can tap each of the core Apple services at the top to customize those alerts. Otherwise, they\u2019ll be handled the same way they are on your iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>Below these, you\u2019ll see a list of third-party apps. Toggle-Off any you don\u2019t want to receive alerts from on your wrist.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-708044 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/notifications.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Watch notifications list\" width=\"650\" height=\"462\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Taking_Calls_or_Using_Walkie_Talkie\"><\/span>Avoid Taking Calls or Using Walkie Talkie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taking calls or using the Walkie-Talkie function on your Watch consumes additional power. The odd five-minute call won\u2019t have a huge impact on the battery. However, if you anticipate being on the line for much longer than that, it\u2019s best to take the call on your iPhone instead.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-708045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/walkie_talkie.png\" alt=\"Walkie Talkie on Apple Watch\" width=\"368\" height=\"448\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can silence incoming calls (and other notifications like alarms) without hanging up by placing your palm over the screen while receiving a call.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Power_Saving_Mode_During_Workouts\"><\/span>Use Power Saving Mode During Workouts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best features of the Apple Watch is the ability to monitor your heart rate while exercising, but not everyone uses this feature. If you\u2019d rather save battery power, you can disable the heart rate monitor altogether.<\/p>\n<p>After you do this, your Apple Watch will only track metrics, like time, distance, and speed, during workouts.<\/p>\n<p>To disable the heart rate monitoring feature, launch the Watch app on your iPhone, and then tap \u201cWorkout.\u201d On the next page, toggle-On \u201cPower Saving Mode.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-708046 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/workout_power_save.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Watch Power Saving Mode for Workouts\" width=\"650\" height=\"397\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind when you do this, the calculation of your total burned calories will be less accurate.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Media_Playback_Especially_Over_Cellular\"><\/span>Avoid Media Playback, Especially Over Cellular<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can sync music to your Watch and leave your iPhone at home if you have compatible wireless headphones (like Apple AirPods) or a third-party Bluetooth solution. However, this does increase battery drain, especially if you\u2019re tracking a workout at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a cellular Apple Watch, you can even stream music from services like Apple Music or Spotify. However, as mobile data eats up a lot of power, this will quickly drain your Watch battery.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-708047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/watch_music.png\" alt=\"Apple Watch Music Playback\" width=\"368\" height=\"448\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We recommend getting an arm strap or bringing your iPhone along if you use these features and want to conserve more battery power.<\/p>\n<p>You might even want to pick up an iPod Shuffle (you\u2019ll have to get one secondhand as Apple doesn\u2019t make them anymore) or an MP3 player to use instead.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_the_Wake_on_Wrist_Raise_Setting\"><\/span>Disable the Wake on Wrist Raise Setting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have an Apple Watch Series 4 or earlier, your Watch display lights up whenever you raise your wrist. This is handy for quickly checking the time or incoming notifications because you don\u2019t have to touch or press anything.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you don\u2019t mind tapping the screen or pressing the Digital Crown to check your Watch, you can turn off this setting. To do so, just launch the Watch app on your iPhone, tap General &gt; Wake Screen, and then toggle-Off the \u201cWake On Wrist Raise\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-708048 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/wake_watch.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Wake on Wrist Raise on Apple Watch\" width=\"650\" height=\"378\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If your Apple Watch is constantly waking up throughout the day and draining the battery too quickly, this can be helpful. However, we do recommend leaving the \u201cWake On Wrist Raise\u201d setting enabled if possible.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eliminate_Some_Complications\"><\/span>Eliminate Some Complications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Complications display information from other apps, like the local weather or upcoming appointments, on the Watch face. Many people buy an Apple Watch specifically for this reason.<\/p>\n<p>However, the more smart complications you have, the more they can drain your battery. This is because they get their data from elsewhere, so your Apple Watch has to make multiple requests.<\/p>\n<p>If you find you\u2019re not using a complication much, you can disable it. To do so, tap and hold the Watch face, and then tap edit. Swipe to reveal the various complications available on your Watch, and then select one.<\/p>\n<p>From there, you can use the Digital Crown to cycle through all the available complications.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-708049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/complications.png\" alt=\"Apple Watch face Complications\" width=\"368\" height=\"448\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Some complications, like the Stopwatch and Timer shortcuts, don\u2019t make requests for data. But others, like weather forecasts or <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> headlines, frequently do so they can display the most up-to-date information. If you have too many of these, they\u2019ll negatively affect battery life, so try to strike a balance.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, though, don\u2019t sacrifice any features that caused you to invest in an Apple Watch in the first place. If you rely on having certain information, like stock prices or the current temperature, readily available on your wrist, then a bit more battery drain is worth it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manage_Apps_and_Disable_Background_Refresh\"><\/span>Manage Apps and Disable Background Refresh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever looked at the list of apps on your Watch and wondered how they all got there? By default, whenever you download an iPhone app from the App Store, the companion Apple Watch app is also installed.<\/p>\n<p>To disable this, launch the Watch app on your iPhone, tap \u201cApp Store,\u201d and then disable the \u201cAutomatic Downloads\u201d setting.<\/p>\n<p>These apps might also query for information in the background, which drains the Apple Watch battery even further. To manage these preferences, launch the Watch app on your iPhone and tap \u201cGeneral.\u201d If you don\u2019t want an app to wake up occasionally and download new data, toggle-Off the \u201cBackground App Refresh\u201d setting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-708050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/background_refresh.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Background App Refresh on Apple Watch\" width=\"650\" height=\"419\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You might also want to delete any apps you never use. To do so, launch the Watch app on your iPhone, and then scroll down to the \u201cInstall on Apple Watch\u201d list. To delete an app, tap it, and then disable the \u201cShow on Apple Watch\u201d setting.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Sure_Bluetooth_Is_Enabled_on_Your_iPhone\"><\/span>Make Sure Bluetooth Is Enabled on Your iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Apple Watch uses Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) to communicate with your iPhone. This technology has been specifically designed to minimize energy consumption. If it\u2019s disabled, the Apple Watch is forced to use Wi-Fi instead, which consumes far more energy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-708053\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/bluetooth_iphone.png\" alt=\"Enable Bluetooth on iPhone\" width=\"650\" height=\"401\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Make sure you leave Bluetooth enabled on your iPhone. To make sure it\u2019s on, tap Settings &gt; Bluetooth on your iPhone, or check in \u201cControl Center\u201d and make sure the Bluetooth icon is blue, not white.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_Other_Features\"><\/span>Disable Other Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These last few tips might not yield much of an improvement, but if you\u2019re not using their associated features, you might as well get rid of them too.<\/p>\n<p>First, you can disable the hands-free \u201cHey Siri\u201d feature. Just launch the Watch app on your iPhone, tap \u201cSiri,\u201d and then toggle-Off the \u201cListen for \u2018Hey Siri&#8217;\u201d setting. If you leave \u201cRaise to Speak\u201d enabled, you can talk to Siri anytime by just lifting your wrist.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-708054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hey_siri.jpg\" alt=\"Disable &quot;Hey Siri&quot; on Apple Watch\" width=\"650\" height=\"298\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Reducing haptic feedback might also save some juice, particularly if you receive a lot of notifications. To do this, launch the Watch app on your iPhone, and then tap \u201cSound &amp; Haptics.\u201d To turn off alerts altogether, disable the \u201cHaptic Alerts\u201d option. You can also choose \u201cDefault\u201d instead of \u201cProminent\u201d to reduce the strength.<\/p>\n<p>If you enable the Silent (the bell icon,) Do Not Disturb (the moon icon,) or Theater (the masks icon) mode, it will reduce power consumption. To access these, swipe up while viewing a Watch face.<\/p>\n<p>Silent mode mutes all sounds, Do Not Disturb disables incoming notifications, and Theater mode disables Raise to Wake, sounds, and incoming notifications.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-708055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/dnd_theatre_silence.png\" alt=\"Do Not Disturb, Silent, and Theatre Mode\" width=\"368\" height=\"448\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The noise monitoring feature notifies you if environmental audio poses a risk to your hearing. You\u2019ll get alerts when you\u2019re exposed for too long, and you can also monitor your overall exposure in the Health app.<\/p>\n<p>To disable this setting (and potentially save some battery life), just disable \u201cEnvironmental Sound Measurements\u201d under \u201cNoise\u201d in your iPhone\u2019s Watch app.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve enabled handwashing detection\u00a0on your\u00a0Apple Watch, you might also want to turn that off, as it likely consumes additional power.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixing_Excessive_Battery_Drain\"><\/span>Fixing Excessive Battery Drain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s a difference between wasting battery life on features you don\u2019t use and excessive battery drain as a result of a software or hardware problem.<\/p>\n<p>If your Watch battery seems to be draining excessively, and you\u2019re not using it to track workouts or take phone calls, you might have a bigger problem. If you reach 50% battery power by lunchtime or consistently have to charge your phone before bed, you might want to dig a bit deeper.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing to try updating both your iPhone and Apple Watch. To do this on your iPhone, tap Settings &gt; General &gt; Software Update.<\/p>\n<p>To update your Watch, launch the Watch app on your iPhone, and then tap General &gt; Software Update. If your Apple Watch is new, you might want to give it a few days to settle into a pattern of usage before trying to troubleshoot this issue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-708056\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/power_off_watch.png\" alt=\"Power Off Apple Watch\" width=\"368\" height=\"448\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Occasionally, your Apple Watch might just need to be restarted. You can do this by pressing and holding the side button until \u201cSlide to Power Off\u201d appears. In the event of a crash, you can perform a hard reset by holding down both the side button and digital crown for 10 seconds until the display shuts off.<\/p>\n<p>If these steps don\u2019t fix the issue, you can unpair your watch, and then set it up again. To do so, launch the Watch app on your iPhone, and then tap \u201cMy Watch.\u201d Tap \u201cAll Watches\u201d at the top left, followed by the Info button (i) next to the Watch you want to unpair.<\/p>\n<p>In the next menu, tap \u201cUnpair Apple Watch.\u201d After your Watch restarts, launch the Watch app on your iPhone to re-pair it. You can also restore your Watch from a backup here; if you don\u2019t, you\u2019ll have to set up things like watch faces, installed apps, and preferences again.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-708057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/unpair_watch.jpg\" alt=\"Unpair Apple Watch via iPhone\" width=\"650\" height=\"486\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can take this a step further, if necessary, and reset your Watch to factory settings. To do so, launch the Watch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch &gt; General &gt; Reset, and then tap \u201cErase Apple Watch Content and Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After your Watch restarts, you can pair it again in the Watch app on your iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve tried everything and battery drain still seems excessive, you should reach out to Apple. You might be covered under a warranty, or you might just need\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/watch\/repair\/service\/pricing\">a new battery ($79<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Another thing to consider is the iPhone with which your Watch is paired might be causing the issue.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Forget_Why_You_Bought_Your_Watch\"><\/span>Don\u2019t Forget Why You Bought Your Watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Try to charge your Apple Watch once a day. If you find it isn\u2019t lasting a full day on a full charge, these tips or a battery replacement should help.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you finish the day with a ton of battery power left, you might be missing out on some of the best features your Watch has to offer. Even if you can squeeze two days of use out of your Watch, is it worth it if you have to sacrifice functionality?<\/p>\n<p>Something else to keep in mind is that the smaller (40mm) Apple Watch has a smaller battery than its larger (44mm) counterpart. 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