How to Use Low Power Mode on Apple Watch

Step by step

1. 15 sec

   Open the Control Center

   Raise your wrist to wake the Apple Watch display. Press the side button once to reveal the Control Center overlay.

   Note: Ensure your watch face is active before pressing the side button.
2. 15 sec

   Select the battery icon

   Scroll down or locate the circular icon representing your battery percentage. Tap the percentage button to open the power management menu.

3. 10 sec

   Toggle Low Power Mode

   Tap the toggle switch labeled Low Power Mode to enable the feature. The switch will turn green to confirm activation.

4. 10 sec

   Review the impact information

   A summary screen will appear explaining that features like Always-On display, background heart rate measurements, and cellular connectivity may be limited. Scroll to the bottom and select Turn On or Turn On For… to choose your duration.

5. 10 sec

   Confirm status on watch face

   Return to your watch face. You will notice a small yellow circle icon at the top of the display indicating that Low Power Mode is active.

   Note: The battery percentage text will also appear in yellow while in this mode.
6. 15 sec

   Turn off Low Power Mode

   To exit, open the Control Center, tap the battery percentage icon, and toggle the Low Power Mode switch to the off position.

   Note: Low Power Mode automatically disables when your watch is charged to 80%.