If your Apple Watch battery isn’t lasting as long as it used to—especially after upgrading to watchOS 11—you’re not alone. Fortunately, a few simple tweaks can help extend its life significantly.
1. Disable the Always-On Display
The always-on display is convenient but drains battery quickly. Turning it off can help your Apple Watch last much longer on a single charge.
How to do it:
Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Always On, then toggle it off.
2. Use Low Power Mode When Needed
Low Power Mode limits some functions but can be a lifesaver if your battery is running low before the day is over.
How to do it:
Press the side button, tap your battery percentage, then enable Low Power Mode. You can also set it to turn off automatically after a certain period.
3. Turn Off Cellular Connectivity
If your Apple Watch has a cellular plan, it constantly searches for a signal, which consumes extra power. Disabling it when not needed can improve battery life.
How to do it:
Go to Settings > Cellular and toggle it off.
4. Disable Background App Refresh
Many apps refresh their content in the background, draining your battery. Turning this feature off ensures apps update only when you open them.
How to do it:
Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and disable it.
5. Turn Off Irregular Heart Rate Notifications
The heart rate sensor continuously monitors for irregular rhythms, which can be helpful for health tracking but also impacts battery life.
How to do it:
Go to Settings > Heart > Irregular Rhythm Notifications and toggle it off.
6. Reduce Notifications
Every notification wakes your screen and vibrates your watch, gradually depleting battery life. Limiting unnecessary alerts can make a noticeable difference.
How to do it:
On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app > Notifications, and turn off the ones you don’t need.
7. Disable Siri
If you don’t frequently use Siri on your Apple Watch, disabling it can prevent background listening and conserve battery.
How to do it:
Go to Settings > Siri, select Listen For, and turn it off.
8. Factory Reset as a Last Resort
If your battery is still draining excessively despite making these changes, resetting your Apple Watch to factory settings can sometimes help by removing system bloat or misbehaving apps.
How to do it:
Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. You’ll need to set up your watch again, but it may improve battery efficiency.
Final Thoughts
By adjusting these settings, you can significantly improve your Apple Watch’s battery life without sacrificing too much functionality. Whether it’s disabling unnecessary features or using Low Power Mode strategically, these small changes can make a big difference.
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