Why is My Smartwatch Battery Draining So Fast? (How to Fix)

A smartwatch is incredibly useful, but rapid battery drain is one of the most reported issues by Galaxy Watch and Apple Watch owners. Here is how to optimize your watch settings.

Step 1: Turn Off Always-On Display (AOD)

Keeping your watch face illuminated all day eats up a massive portion of the battery.

• Go to Settings ➡️ Display on your watch.
• Toggle off the Always-On Display option.
• Use "Raise to Wake" instead to only turn on the screen when you lift your wrist.

Step 2: Disable Constant Heart Rate Monitoring

By default, some watches measure your heart rate every single second.

• Go to your watch's health monitoring settings.
• Change the tracking frequency to Every 10 Minutes or Manual Only instead of Continuous.