Have you ever wondered, "Can I check my Apple Watch battery on my iPhone?" The answer is yes; you can do this using the Batteries widget!
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Apple Watch users can check their battery level right on their watch. But did you know you can also check the battery on your Apple Watch from the iPhone it's paired to? This is great for cold weather months when your watch is buried under layers or for when it's charging in another room and you don't feel like getting up. I'll explain how to check the battery on an Apple Watch from your iPhone!
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Why You'll Love This Tip
- See how much battery life your Apple Watch has in the most convenient place for you.
- Check Apple Watch battery percentage on iPhone by adding the Batteries widget.
How to Check Battery on Apple Watch Using Your iPhone
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- Swipe right on your Home or Lock screen to bring up Today View.
- Scroll down until you see the Batteries widget.
- You will see an Apple Watch icon with a circle that represents the battery life. You can also edit the widget to see a percentage.
- If your Apple Watch is charging, you will see a lightning icon here.
How to Add the Batteries Widget
If you can't find it on your Today View screen, that means you need to add the Batteries widget. It is possible that you may have deleted it by accident. To add it to the Today View follow the steps below. You can also add the Battery widget to the Home screen instead.
- Swipe right on your Home or Lock screen to bring up Today View.
- Scroll down to the bottom and tap Edit.
- Tap the Add icon.
- Search Batteries in the Search Widgets bar.
- Or, you can scroll down until you see Batteries. Tap it.
- Swipe horizontally to see the different options.
- Once you see the size you want, tap Add Widget.
- You can drag the Batteries widget to reposition it based on your preference.
- Tap Done.
Please note that it is possible that your Today View widgets may change order based on your use. Some users have experienced this and have wondered why their Batteries widget has moved. If you don't see it where you moved it, try scrolling down to see if it's still there before re-adding it.
Now you'll be able to open the Today View on your iPhone and find out the charge of your Apple Watch anytime you need to! It is also a great way to see if your Apple Watch is charging. Next, find out how to check your iPhone battery life from your Apple Watch.