The Apple Watch is a smart connected watch that needs to be charged quite regularly to function properly and to fully enjoy all its features.
If you have just received your Apple Watch and do not yet know how to charge it, don't worry, it is an easy and quick process. Here are some detailed steps to help you charge your Apple Watch:
1. Connect the magnetic charging cable to the back of your Apple Watch
Apple's magnetic charging cable is specifically designed to easily attach to the back of your Apple Watch. To charge your Apple Watch, simply place the circular part of the magnetic cable on the back of the watch, the magnets on the cable automatically align with those on the back of your connected watch to ensure a secure and fast charge.
2. Plug in the magnetic charging cable
Once you have connected the cable to your Apple Watch, you can now connect it to a power source. You can use a USB or USB-C power adapter depending on your Apple Watch model to plug it into a wall outlet. But you can also plug it into a USB or USB-C port on your computer if you cannot connect it to a wall outlet.
3. Charging begins
Once you have properly connected your Apple Watch to a power source, a lightning bolt should normally appear on your screen. It will be red if your connected watch needs to be charged, orange if you have activated the power saving mode, and finally green when it is charging well.
You can either let your Apple Watch charge flat or on one of its sides. You can also check the watch's charge level at any time by lightly pressing on the dial, the digital crown, or the side button on the right, just below the digital crown.
If you own an Apple Watch Ultra, during charging, this model may display an icon indicating that the optimized charging limit feature is active. This takes into account your daily charging routines to identify the optimal battery charging time. This feature is enabled by default when setting up the Apple Watch Ultra and helps extend battery life while allowing you to enjoy your connected watch to the fullest.
The charging time of your connected watch will of course depend on its initial battery level but also on the model of your Apple Watch. The newer your Apple Watch, the faster it will charge, especially with the USB-C cable.
4. Disconnect the charging cable
When your Apple Watch is fully charged or up to the limit set according to your usual usage, simply remove the circular magnetic part of the cable from your Apple Watch. You can then fully use your Apple Watch and enjoy all its smart features.
By following these few easy steps, you can easily charge your Apple Watch for optimal use.
How often should you charge your Apple Watch?
You are surely wondering about the frequency of charging the Apple Watch. This will of course vary depending on several factors, including your usage. But it will also depend on whether or not you use the 4G or 5G cellular network, the time spent using your Apple Watch...
Generally, most users charge it once a day, during the night, to be able to fully enjoy it during the day, without worrying about the battery.
To save your Apple Watch's battery, you can activate the power saving mode, just like on your iPhone. This mode will reduce the amount of energy of your connected watch and thus allow you to increase its battery life. It will temporarily disable certain features, such as the workout start reminder or background measurements of heart rate or blood oxygen.
