Apple Watch Battery Problems? Calls, App Usage and Exercise Features Drain Battery

Many reviewers have described the battery life on the Apple Watch as mediocre, with the device allegedly draining out completely after 18 hours of use, contrary to the Apple ad that claims at least a full day's use of the watch without charging.

With many users asking questions on the battery life on the watch, here is what you need to know.

First off, to preserve battery life, the watch face on the Apple Watch has to be turned off. If you want to check the time, you will have to raise your hand. This will automatically cause the watch face to display the time until you lower you hand.

However, there can be some time lag before the screen turns on, so get used to it.

In the normal mode on the 38 mm model, you will get 90 time checks, be able to use various apps for 45 minutes, get 90 notifications and can use the device to play music during a 30-minute exercise session.

Even with slight deviations in your usage pattern, you may notice that the battery drains out quicker. For example, if you use the device to receive long calls with the aid of a Bluetooth headset, the battery will only last for three hours. If you use it to play music exclusively, you will get about 6.5 hours of battery life. For those who only want to check the time on their Apple Watch, they will be able to use it for 48 hours on a single charge.

Helpfully, there is a power reserve mode on the Apple Watch. Using it, you can extend the battery life on a charge for up to 72 hours. However, you will only be able to time check for four seconds and do it on four occasions every hour.

The Apple Watch can be used for sleep tracking, but you won't be able to use it during the day if you want to wear it when sleeping. This has prompted some people to either purchase two watches or a clip on battery band to get over this hurdle.