How to Fix Apple Watch Battery Drain on watchOS 10

One of the major culprits of battery drain on the Apple Watch is excessive notifications. To minimize unnecessary alerts and reduce battery usage, it is important to customize your notification settings. Follow these steps to do so:

- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.

- Tap on the "My Watch" tab at the bottom of the screen.

- Scroll down and select "Notifications".

- From here, you can choose which apps you want to receive notifications from on your Apple Watch.

- Select only the important ones and disable notifications for apps that are not essential.

By customizing your notification settings, you can significantly reduce battery drain caused by constant alerts and updates.

Unpair and re-pair your Apple Watch

If you're still experiencing battery drain after updating your Apple Watch and tweaking your notification settings, it may be worth considering unpairing and re-pairing your Apple Watch. This process can sometimes resolve any software glitches that may be causing excessive battery drain. Here's how to do it:

- Place your iPhone and Apple Watch close to each other.

- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.

- Tap on the "My Watch" tab at the bottom of the screen.

- Tap on your Apple Watch at the top of the screen.

- Select "i" icon next to your watch.

- Tap on "Unpair Apple Watch".

- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the unpairing process.

- Once unpaired, follow the instructions to re-pair your Apple Watch.

Unpairing and re-pairing your Apple Watch can sometimes resolve any software issues that may be causing excessive battery drain.

Reduce background refresh for apps

Another way to optimize battery life on your Apple Watch is to limit background refresh for apps that don't require constant updates. By doing this, you can prevent these apps from consuming unnecessary power in the background. Here's how to do it:

- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.

- Tap on the "My Watch" tab at the bottom of the screen.

- Scroll down and select "General".

- Tap on "Background App Refresh".

- From here, you can choose which apps you want to allow or disable background app refresh for.

By disabling background app refresh for apps that don't require constant updates, you can conserve battery life on your Apple Watch.

Use low power mode

If you find yourself in a situation where you need to conserve battery life on your Apple Watch, you can activate low power mode. This feature helps reduce power consumption by disabling certain features temporarily. To activate low power mode on your Apple Watch, follow these steps:

- Swipe up from the bottom of the watch face to access the Control Center.

- Tap on the battery percentage.

- From here, you can toggle on "Power Reserve" mode.

By activating low power mode, you can extend the battery life of your Apple Watch when needed.

Disable "wake on wrist raise"

One of the features that can contribute to battery drain on your Apple Watch is the "wake on wrist raise" feature. By turning off this feature, you can reduce motion tracking and minimize battery usage triggered by wrist movements. To disable "wake on wrist raise", follow these steps:

- Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.

- Scroll down and select "General".

- Tap on "Wake Screen".

- Toggle off the "Wake on Wrist Raise" option.

By disabling "wake on wrist raise", you can conserve battery life by reducing motion tracking on your Apple Watch.

Disable Always On Display (MUST)

If you want to significantly reduce power consumption and improve battery life on your Apple Watch, consider disabling the Always On Display feature if it's not essential for you. The Always On Display feature keeps the watch face visible at all times, which can consume a significant amount of battery power. To disable Always On Display, follow these steps:

- Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.

- Scroll down and select "Display & Brightness".

- Toggle off the "Always On" option.

By disabling Always On Display, your Apple Watch will only show the time when you actively raise your wrist, conserving battery life in the process.

Use Power Reserve mode

If all else fails or you find yourself running critically low on battery, you can switch to Power Reserve mode. This mode allows your Apple Watch to function as a regular watch without health tracking features. To activate Power Reserve mode, follow these steps:

- Press and hold the side button on your Apple Watch until the power options screen appears.

- Swipe the Power Reserve slider to the right.

By activating Power Reserve mode, your Apple Watch will conserve battery power and function solely as a regular watch until you recharge it.

By following these guidelines, you'll be able to improve the battery life of your beloved Apple Watch. Remember to update your Apple Watch, customize your notification settings, unpair and re-pair your Apple Watch if needed, reduce background refresh for apps, use low power mode when necessary, disable "wake on wrist raise" and Always On Display, and utilize Power Reserve mode when running critically low on battery. With these steps, you can optimize the battery performance of your Apple Watch and enjoy longer battery life.