Apple Watch battery drain

Something else is going on here. This battery draining started happening all of a sudden to me as well with no change in my usage patterns but after the last update. It was a series 7 so I figured it was time to upgrade anyway. I bought a series 9 yesterday, set it up and the battery is draining in a matter of like 3 hours. This has to be a software issue. I did the remedies above even though I shouldn’t have to on a new watch. They do not work. Please help.

I understand its frustrating to experience battery drainage issues with a new device. Apple Watches are premium devices, and it is unlikely that the issue is with the watch itself. Battery drainage can vary based on individual usage and the settings or apps that are active on your Apple Watch. I researched on the issue and find out there are several steps you can take to help reduce battery drain. These include Checking for Software Updates, Restarting Your Apple Watch, and Using Simple Watch Face Complications. There are many other battery saving tips as well. Remember, your usage patterns play a crucial role in battery life, so tailor these suggestions to fit your daily routine for the best results.

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This needs to be addressed - my apple watch also started dying 8-9 hours earlier than normal. No change in lifestyle or usage. Come on Apple - acknowledge and fix.

I have been scratching my head over the issue for the past two weeks. Initially, I thought the battery drain was due to increased usage as I recently started going to the gym and morning walks, tracking my progress with the watch however, I noticed that even on weekends when I wasn't using the watch, the battery still drained quickly and suspect its an issue first try this https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250006801 but have difficulty following up the solutions later found this resource online and its help me minimize the battery drain as I am in my 55 and not so tech literate the solution is clear with images and easy to follow for me hope it help you as well.

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Absolutely agree that this an issue that Apple is not yet acknowledging. I have an Apple Watch SE with cellular that I use almost exclusively for running. I don’t sleep with my watch on my wrist…it sits in its charger until I put it on at 7:00 AM to go for my 5K. couple weeks ago, as I was nearing the end of my run, my watch turned itself off and I realized when I got home that the battery had drained to zero. I thought perhaps I hadn’t cradled it properly in charger. This morning, today, though I specifically checked battery percentage as I was heading out the door for a run and had 99%. (If you are a runner you know the frustration of buying a 500.00 watch just to track your runs when it can’t do it so, yeah, I checked the battery life before I headed outside) I did complete my 5K and watch seemed to be okay recording it. However as I was walking home from my 5K (yeah, I walk to and from my ideal 5k couse) my watch OS CRASHED as I was checking my walk stats. After it rebooted, my watch indicated I had 10% battery left. PS: I do not listen to music while running at all (I like music but out of an abundance of caution, I don’t listen to music while running). I suspect this issue is something with the last big update (and the subsequent additional “fix” updates).

I have the same issue. I am a "Routine Guy". Never change, always do the same. Recharge watch before going to bed, sleep in it. Exercise 3-4 times a week. Nothing else, but standard notifications. At night I used to have still 40-50% charge, every day. Now it is hardly enough for a full day. I did not change anything in my routine, nor in the setting of my watch. I have Apple watch Series 9 Stainless Steel. I paid a lot for it. I cannot even use a full day out of it safely now. What's going on Apple?!

The reason why I am with Apple is actually mostly due to my Watch. If you do not fix this, it will be worth for me to change to Tag Heuer watch, with Android phone, Android iPad, windows laptop...etc. And I will be very loud about it for my million followers on Instagram, and Facebook.

No more Apple BS. Fix it, please, ASAP. Totally ruining my user experience, and brand satisfaction.

Same, my battery basically lasts less than a day if I’m NOT even using it since the last update.

i took it off, put it in a drawer, and am done with my watch. Every time there is an update it just gets worse.

Yes same issue here! Run at 100%, done and bam! Random restart and shut down, 10% battery. Put back on charger, back to 80% within 15 minutes. I have the watch 8. Did this randomly with my 6 too. Software.

Similar problem BUT different pathway to get there. I have two Apple Watches (7 and 6) that normally last 28-32 hours (non-cellular, rarely play music, time depends on amount of workout time). They've been pretty consistent for the past year plus. Sudden change starting in the past week or so, they are both lasting under 24 hours. I have not changed my usage patterns, so it would seem like a SW upgrade may have increased battery drain. Anyone else having this issue? Any suggestions?

The suggestions by LD150 are good, and I'll do those, but that would not seem associated with my pattern.

This has happened since the last update. It’s never happened before then. Mines apple 8

Battery on my watch is at 66%. It is 8:15 am and I have only had it off the charger for approximately 3 hours. This started in the beginning of December. I’m getting so frustrated as I utilize my watch often to keep on schedule and I haven’t been able to use it for almost a month now. I’m losing my faith in this product and I’m an ‘Apple person’ since I pre-ordered the very first iPhone in 2007. Please figure this out. I want to use the watch I spent a decent amount of money for. It’s truly unacceptable.

I have a series 8 as well, it started like 4 days ago.. all of a sudden battery just runs down… it’s so annoying

I have the same issue. Older watch (4?) but still it normally lasts through the day. Now it is dying before bedtime. What happened?

I agree ever since the upgrade my watch does not last at all very disappointing- my watch is only 6 months old - I really need Apple to fix this

Make sure to turn off background app refresh and  check walkie talkie is not accidentally turned on.

Check there is no workout running (yellow circle at top if screen.)

Make sure you have no VPN or VPN based ad-blocker on the iphone. Uninstall it then remove any profiles (iPhone Settings, General VPN & Device Management)

Force restart your watch i.e. press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo. 

Then while the Watch is restarting Force Restart the paired iphone   Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

Try it for a couple of days especially if you sync photos to your Watch.

If the battery still drains  then Unpair the watch and then pair it again. 

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 

Set up your Apple Watch – Apple Support (UK) 

More info

Apple Watch - Battery - Apple (UK)

Batteries - Maximising Performance - Apple (UK)

 If it still discharges after all Watch resets try this user tip

Apple Watch battery drain - the ultimate … - Apple Community