Apple Watch - Battery (2024)

FAQs

How long do Apple Watch batteries last? ›

Apple Watch is so capable you'll want to wear it all day long. So we made sure we gave it a battery that lasts all day, too. Our goal for battery life is 18 hours after an overnight charge, factoring in things like checking the time, receiving notifications, using apps, and doing a 60-minute workout.

Things You Should Know. Disable features like "Always On", "Hey Siri", "Wake on Wrist Raise," and other features to save battery life. If your Apple Watch is an older model, the battery may have deteriorated due to age. Low battery life could also be due to software update issues or pairing problems.

Battery service

We can service the battery in your Apple Watch for a fee. Our warranty doesn't cover batteries that wear down from normal use. Your product is eligible for battery service at no additional cost if you have AppleCare+ and your product's battery holds less than 80% of its original capacity.

Check battery health

You can find out the capacity of your Apple Watch battery relative to when it was new. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. Tap Battery, then tap Battery Health.

Notice there you get a MAXIMUM CAPACITY measurement. If that is over 80 percent, you should be good. Below that, then your battery is getting suspect and you're probably noticing that your Apple Watch no longer holds its charge like it once did.

So how long does an Apple Watch last and are Apple Watches worth buying? There will always be exceptions, but on balance, based on the experience of our own reviewers and the comments we've seen from users online, I would say that an Apple Watch provide five to six years of good performance.

Regardless of how you use your Apple Watch, the battery life will deplete slightly after every charging cycle. Apple defines a charging cycle as every 100% battery capacity discharged. There's no indication from Apple that charging overnight affects battery health.

If the device powers on, but doesn't hold a charge, power cycle the device then charge fully and re-test. Ensure a manufacturer-approved charging cable is used to avoid extended charging times or other charging issues. While connected to the wall charger, attempt to power on the device.

Apple has increased the price of most Apple Watch battery replacements, as reported by 9to5Mac. The swaps used to cost $79, but now, for Apple Watch Series 4 devices and newer, you'll have to cough up $99.

The short answer to your question is that you can have a battery changed by any qualified local jeweler.

Is Apple releasing a new watch in 2024? ›

Apple is likely to unveil its third 'Ultra' watch in September 2024, alongside the iPhone 16 series, a report from Macrumors, backed by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, suggested. According to the report, Apple will also announce an affordable third-gen Apple Watch SE.

You can use your iPhone to charge your AirPods, Apple Watch, or another small device that supports USB Power Delivery at up to 4.5 watts. If you have another device with a USB-C connector, connect it to your iPhone with a USB-C cable, such as the one included with your iPhone.

With watchOS 7 and later, your Apple Watch learns from your daily charging habits to improve the lifespan of your battery.

The more the device gets older, the more the life of the battery degrades. The battery of an Apple watch will function smoothly for a maximum of 3 years, until the life of the battery noticeably declines.

It depends on the device. Apple states it as being able to hold a charge for around 18 hours, more if it is in low power mode. The Apple Watch Ultra can hold a charge for up to 60 hours. I recommend charging it overnight, or during other times that it is inconvenient for it to be on your wrist (showering, etc.)

Apple has increased the price of most Apple Watch battery replacements, as reported by 9to5Mac. The swaps used to cost $79, but now, for Apple Watch Series 4 devices and newer, you'll have to cough up $99.

Regardless of how you use your Apple Watch, the battery life will deplete slightly after every charging cycle. Apple defines a charging cycle as every 100% battery capacity discharged. There's no indication from Apple that charging overnight affects battery health.