Go to theWatchOS Control Centerand tap thepercentageicon (for example, 90%).

If you haveAirPodsconnected, you will see their currentbattery life displayed as well.

The percentage of remaining battery life is displayed, along with a button labeledPower Reserve.

The Battery info on an Apple Watch

Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tapEdit.

Tapplus(+) next toBatteriesto make it active.

TapDoneto preserve your changes.

Adding the Batteries widget to Today on an iPhone

Go to theTodayview and look for theBatteriessection.

Scroll down and tapGeneral.

Your watch’s General controls should be visible.

The Done command and Apple Watch battery widget

Scroll down and tapUsage.

In the Usage interface, scroll to the bottom and locate theUsageandStandbyindicators.

It may take some time for this information to sync from your Apple Watch to your iPhone.

The Usage section in the Watch app for iPhone

FAQ

Use Low Power Mode to preserve your Apple Watch battery life.

Touch and hold the bottom of your Apple Watch screen.

Swipe up when you see theControl Center> tap thebattery percentageand turn onLow Power Mode.

Apple Watch Usage information in the iPhone Watch app

Your Watch may be draining quickly if your wake time is set to 70 seconds.

Go to the Watch app’sDisplay & Brightnesssetting and change the wake time to 15 seconds.

It may also be draining fast becauseWake on Wrist Raiseis turned on.

Disable this in theDisplay & Brightnesssettings.