{"id":165803,"date":"2021-01-28T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/apple-watch-wont-charge-properly-heres-how-to-fix-it\/"},"modified":"2021-01-28T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-28T08:00:00","slug":"apple-watch-wont-charge-properly-heres-how-to-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/apple-watch-wont-charge-properly-heres-how-to-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#Apple Watch Won&#8217;t Charge Properly? Here&#8217;s How to Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 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-6a30655e99288\" 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: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30655e99288\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/apple-watch-wont-charge-properly-heres-how-to-fix-it\/#Whats_Normal_Charging_for_an_Apple_Watch\" >What\u2019s Normal Charging for an Apple Watch?<\/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\/apple-watch-wont-charge-properly-heres-how-to-fix-it\/#Restart_Your_Watch\" >Restart Your Watch<\/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\/apple-watch-wont-charge-properly-heres-how-to-fix-it\/#Check_the_Connection_Between_the_Apple_Watch_and_the_Charger\" >Check the Connection Between the Apple Watch and the Charger<\/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\/apple-watch-wont-charge-properly-heres-how-to-fix-it\/#Peel_off_Any_Plastic\" >Peel off Any Plastic<\/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\/apple-watch-wont-charge-properly-heres-how-to-fix-it\/#Double-Check_the_Charging_Block_and_the_Cable\" >Double-Check the Charging Block and the Cable<\/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\/apple-watch-wont-charge-properly-heres-how-to-fix-it\/#Try_Your_Watch_With_Another_Charger\" >Try Your Watch With Another Charger<\/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\/apple-watch-wont-charge-properly-heres-how-to-fix-it\/#Contact_Apple_Support\" >Contact Apple Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#<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 Won&#8217;t Charge Properly? Here&#8217;s How to Fix It&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_709178\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-709178 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/preview.jpg\" alt=\"An Apple Watch not charging\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Harry Guinness\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Harry Guinness<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since the Apple Watch doesn\u2019t plug directly into its charger, charging problems can be hard to troubleshoot. Here\u2019s what to do if your Watch won\u2019t charge or is charging very slowly. (Unlike with an iPhone, you won\u2019t need any toothpicks!)<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Normal_Charging_for_an_Apple_Watch\"><\/span>What\u2019s Normal Charging for an Apple Watch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Apple Watch uses inductive wireless charging. This means that the electromagnets in the charger generate an electric current inside the Watch, which charges the battery. Yes, there\u2019s still a wire, but since you don\u2019t have to plug it directly into a port, it counts as wireless. The inductive charging normally works once your Watch is properly positioned, but it can be a bit more finicky than a regular charging cable, as the connection between the device and the charger isn\u2019t as secure.<\/p>\n<p>On a full charge, you should <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/ie\/watch\/battery\/\">get about 18 hours of battery life with all Apple Watches<\/a>. Of course, if you use features like Bluetooth audio playback or workout tracking (especially if you track outdoor workouts with GPS), that will drain the battery a lot faster. The battery also degrades over time. An Apple Watch that\u2019s a few years old won\u2019t hold as much charge as it did when it was new.<\/p>\n<p>It should take your Apple Watch between 1.5 hours and 2.5 hours to fully charge to 100%. It should charge to around 80% in less than 1.5 hours. If the battery is completely flat, it can take up to 30 minutes for it to charge enough to turn on.<\/p>\n<p>When your Apple Watch is charging, there will be a green lightning bolt indicator on screen. If the lightning bolt is red, it\u2019s on low battery and needs to be charged.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_709179\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-709179 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1charging.png\" alt=\"apple watch green lighting bolt charging\" width=\"650\" height=\"274\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">When it\u2019s charging, the Apple Watch displays a green lightning bolt onscreen. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If anything different to the above is happening when you charge your Apple Watch, something might be up. Here\u2019s how to check that everything is working correctly.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restart_Your_Watch\"><\/span>Restart Your Watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turning something off and on again can fix a lot of random, intermittent, nobody-really-knows-what-has-gone-wrong-here problems. And your Apple Watch is no exception. If it\u2019s not charging properly but you\u2019ve still got enough battery life left that it\u2019s working, restart it and see if that fixes the problem.<\/p>\n<p>To do so, press and hold the Side button until you see the Power menu.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_709180\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-709180 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2Press-and-hold-the-Side-button.png\" alt=\"side button indicated on apple watch\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Khamosh Pathak\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Khamosh Pathak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Swipe the \u201cPower Off\u201d slider to the right, and leave it to power down for a few minutes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_709181\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-709181 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3Slide-your-finger-on-the-Power-Off-menu.png\" alt=\"power button indicated\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Khamosh Pathak\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Khamosh Pathak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Turn it back on by holding the Side button down.<\/p>\n<p>After it\u2019s fully restarted, try charging it again and see if the problem has gone away.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_Connection_Between_the_Apple_Watch_and_the_Charger\"><\/span>Check the Connection Between the Apple Watch and the Charger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_709182\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-709182 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4IMG_7795.jpg\" alt=\"apple watch properly charging\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-crediturl=\"http:\/\/harryguinness.com\" data-credittext=\"Harry Guinness\" 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=\"http:\/\/harryguinness.com\">Harry Guinness<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Without a solid, physical charging port to clunk a cable into, it\u2019s a lot harder to tell when your Apple Watch is correctly connected to the charger. To make sure that it is:<\/p>\n<p>Clean both the charger and the back of your Apple Watch, wiping away any dust, sweat, or other grime. If you don\u2019t do this regularly, you might be surprised at how much gunk can build up.<\/p>\n<p>Put your Apple Watch on the charger on a solid, steady surface (like a table) with the cable at 90\u00ba to the band. (I\u2019ve run into issues charging my Apple Watch if I leave it on a soft chair.). The magnets should align everything automatically, but this puts your Watch in the best position to charge.<\/p>\n<p>The green charging lightning bolt should pop up instantly. If it doesn\u2019t, gently wiggle the charger, make sure that it\u2019s magnetically locked in place, and leave it to sit\u2014it may take a few moments to start charging. If your Watch still won\u2019t charge, there might be something more going on.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peel_off_Any_Plastic\"><\/span>Peel off Any Plastic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One addendum to checking the connection between your Apple Watch and the charger: Make sure that you\u2019ve peeled off the plastic covering that ships with the charger. It can interfere with charging if it\u2019s left on.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m embarrassed to admit how long it took me to realize that it was there with my Watch. (It took me about three weeks.)<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Double-Check_the_Charging_Block_and_the_Cable\"><\/span>Double-Check the Charging Block and the Cable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The charging block is the easiest part of the charger to troubleshoot. If you haven\u2019t done so already, make sure that it\u2019s properly plugged into a power socket and that the charging cable is properly plugged into its USB-port.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s all properly plugged in, try the block in a different wall socket. Also, try a different USB cable\u2014perhaps with your phone\u2014so that you can confirm that the block is working.<\/p>\n<p>If the block seems to work fine, try plugging the charging cable into the USB port on your computer or another charger. If you can borrow another Apple Watch, you can also check and see if it charges with your charger.<\/p>\n<p>You should also visually inspect the block and cable. If there are any black marks, burns, visible tears or wires, or signs of melting plastic, stop using it im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely\u2014you\u2019ve found the problem. Contact Apple and get a replacement.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Your_Watch_With_Another_Charger\"><\/span>Try Your Watch With Another Charger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_709183\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-709183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5Screenshot-2021-01-13-at-14.30.26.png\" alt=\"apple watch charging cable on apple website\" width=\"650\" height=\"453\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unlike USB or Lightning Cables, you probably don\u2019t have a load of Apple Watch charging cables lying about.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since the Apple Watch has its own proprietary charging cable, trying a different charger\u2014which is one of our go-to recommendations for problems like this\u2014isn\u2019t always possible. If you\u2019re using a third-party charger, check your Apple Watch with the charger it came with.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, if you can borrow a friend or family member\u2019s charger for a few minutes, try it with that.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve followed the last two steps, through the process of elimination, you should now have an idea whether the problem is with the charging block, the charging cable, or the Apple Watch itself.<\/p>\n<p>The charging block is the simplest thing to replace: You probably already have a spare lying around your house. If it\u2019s the cable, your best bet is to get <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/shop\/product\/MX2E2AM\/A\/apple-watch-magnetic-charging-cable-1m\">the official Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable<\/a>. It\u2019s $29, but you know it\u2019s going to work.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Apple_Support\"><\/span>Contact Apple Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your charger works and your Apple Watch still won\u2019t charge\u2014even after you\u2019ve thoroughly cleaned everything\u2014then the final step is to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/retail\/geniusbar\/\">contact Apple Support<\/a>. If you purchased your watch recently or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/support\/products\/watch\/\">you have AppleCare+<\/a>, it should be covered under your support plan. 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