Is your Apple Watch battery draining too much? Then you have come to the right place. In this post, I’ll show you how you can save more battery life on your Apple watch with the help of “Low Power Mode” features.
According to Apple states that Low Power Mode can practically double your battery life – extending it from 18 hours to a whopping 36 hours. If you have an Apple Watch Ultra, you can look forward to 60 hours of battery life.
Low Power Mode feature has recently been introduced in Apple Watch with the new WatchOS 10 update. When Low Power Mode is on, all background processes, animations, and vibrations are turned off to save more battery. This means you can use your Apple Watch for longer periods of time without worrying about the battery draining.
Apple Watches that support Low Power Mode
- Apple Watch Series 4
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Apple Watch Series 6
- Apple Watch Series 7
- Apple Watch Series 8
- Apple Watch Series 9
- Apple Watch SE (first-gen)
- Apple Watch SE (second-gen)
- Apple Watch Ultra
- Apple Watch Ultra 2
Features disabled in low power mode
When you activate the Low Power Mode, you’ll find that some features are automatically disabled to save battery life:
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Scanning
- Background App Refresh
- Always-On Display
- Hourly App Notifications
- Phone Call Notifications
- Reduce Animation
How to Turn On Low Power Mode on Apple Watch
Step 1: Swipe up on your Apple Watch screen to access Control Center.
Step 2: Tap on the battery percentage icon.
Step 3: You’ll see the Low Power Mode toggle under the battery percentage. Flip it on.
Step 4: Scroll down and hit “Turn On.”
Note: Low Power Mode turns off automatically when the battery hits 80%, but you can manually keep it active for up to three days if you wish.
How to Disable Low Power Mode on Apple Watch
- Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
- Tap on the Battery icon.
- Toggle off Low Power Mode.
Conclusion
Low Power Mode is a real lifesaver when you’re looking to stretch your Apple Watch’s battery life. A couple of taps and you’re all set. Just remember, activating it means sacrificing some functionalities. So turn it off when you don’t really need it.
Do you have questions or concerns? Feel free to drop a comment below!
