Apple Watch Ultra users are complaining about battery life issues, and in this guide, we’ll show you how to fix them so you can avoid going to the Apple Store.
The Apple Watch Ultra includes Apple’s latest hardware and software enhancements, but the rugged device isn’t immune to problems. One problem Apple Watch Ultra users face is abnormal battery drain.
In most cases, the problem is probably caused by a software update or bad habits, but in some cases, it could be an issue with the device’s hardware.
If none of the fixes below work, we recommend that you bring the device to the Apple Store and see if they can diagnose the problem. Your watch is under warranty, so if there is a hardware issue, you should take care of it.
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You should try to solve the problem on your own before making an appointment. In this guide, we’ll show you how to quickly fix Apple Watch Ultra battery life issues.
Hard Reset Your Apple Watch Ultra
Try a simple reboot before trying any of the other steps in this guide. Power off your Apple Watch Ultra, wait a minute, and then turn it back on. Give it some time and see if the battery consumption goes down.
If you’re still having problems, try resetting the device completely. If you don’t know how to do a hard reset, please check our walkthrough.
Update to Latest Software
Apple continues to roll out the new watchOS 9 software to the Apple Watch Ultra.
watchOS 9 xx updates are often milestone upgrades with outward features and enhancements, as well as bug fixes and security patches.
watchOS 9 xxx upgrades are point updates and usually focus on making improvements behind the scenes such as security patches and bug fixes.
Even though Apple doesn’t list a fix for battery life issues in the update’s changelog, both have the potential to fix your Apple Watch Ultra battery drain issues.
On the watch itself or on your iPhone, go to your watch’s Settings app and check for an update. If you are running older software, try updating your device and see if that fixes the problem.
Update Your Apps
You should also keep the apps on your Apple Watch Ultra updated with the latest firmware. This can help alleviate battery problems.
To do this, make sure your device is set to automatically download app updates. Here’s how you can check if this function is turned on on your watch:
You may also want to close apps you don’t use just to be safe. Apps like walkie-talkie can drain your device’s battery.
Manage Screen
Properly managing your Apple Watch Ultra’s screen will help you avoid unnecessary battery drain. There are several ways to do this.
Make sure your watch’s screen is at the appropriate brightness level for your environment. There are several ways to adjust the screen brightness of your Apple Watch Ultra:
If you prefer to adjust the brightness from your iPhone, you can do this too:
If you don’t want your watch to turn on every time you move your wrist, turn off the “Wake on Wrist Raise” function.
You may also want to turn off the Always On display feature of your Apple Watch Ultra. Turning it off can extend the device’s battery life. Here’s how to do this:
If you a) trust the feature b) it doesn’t make a big difference, you can always turn it back on.
Turn off Background App Refresh
Background App Refresh on your watch keeps app data updated in the background. It can also drain battery life if not managed properly.
If you don’t really like the feature and if you like it, we don’t blame you, we suggest you turn it off or limit it to certain apps. You can do this like this:
Use Low Power Mode
Your watch has a nifty feature called Low Power Mode that saves battery life by limiting sensors and Wi-Fi connectivity. While most of you would like to keep it on if your battery drain issues are really bad, it’s useful in a pinch.
You can turn on Low Power Mode from the Battery section of your watch’s Settings app. Low Power Mode is also available for workouts, here’s how to take advantage of it:
If you use your watch frequently during workouts, it may be a good idea to turn the watch on for the duration of your workout.
Optimize Battery Charge
As your Apple Watch Ultra ages, its battery starts to get low. This is natural. If you want to slow down the aging process, you’ll want to turn on Optimized Battery Charging. Here’s how to do this:
Turning this function on will help reduce battery aging by learning from your daily charging routines.
Unpair your Apple Watch Ultra
If none of the fixes above work, you can try to unpair your Apple Watch Ultra from your iPhone. This process is quite complex and will take time to complete and should only be used as a last resort.
If you want to go with it, you will Check out Apple’s detailed guide.
