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Batteries – Boost Your Productivity – Apple (UK)

Battery life is the amount of time your device lasts without recharging. Battery life is the amount of time a battery can last before it needs to be replaced. The higher these settings, the more efficiently you can use your Apple devices.

Tips for everyone

iOS device users

Apple Watch users

iPod users

MacBook users

Tips for everyone: productivity

Update the software to the latest version.

Apple software updates often include advanced energy saving technologies. So it’s important to make sure you have the latest version of iOS, macOS, and watchOS.

Avoid extreme temperatures.

Your device has been designed to operate over a wide temperature range. And yet, the ideal operating temperature is between 16 and 22 °C. It is especially risky to use the device at temperatures above 35 °C. This can lead to a decrease in the capacity of its battery and, as a result, to a reduction in the operating time of your device. Even more damaging to the battery can be charging at high temperatures. Therefore, the software is able to reduce the maximum charge level by up to 80% if the battery temperature exceeds the recommended values. In addition, even storing the battery in a hot room can have irreversible consequences. And if you use the device in very low temperatures, its operation time may also decrease, but only temporarily. As temperatures return to normal, battery performance will recover.

Comfortable conditions for using iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple Watch

0°C

35°C

Too cold
Room temperature
Too hot

Optimal temperature for iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple Watch: 0 to 35°C. Storage temperature: -20 to +45°C.

Comfortable use MacBook

10°C

35°C

Too cold
Room
temperature
Too hot

Ideal temperature for your MacBook: 10 to 35°C. Storage temperature: -20 to +45°C.

Charge your devices without cases.

Some types of covers can cause the battery to overheat, which will negatively affect its capacity. If you notice that your device gets warm while charging, the first step is to remove it from the case. In the case of Apple Watch Edition models, you need to make sure that the cover of the magnetic charging case is open.

Leave the device half charged for long periods of storage.

When the battery is stored for a long time, its performance is significantly affected by two factors: the ambient temperature and the percentage of charge at the time the device was turned off. Therefore, we recommend that you adhere to the following rules.

• Do not fully charge or discharge the battery on your device – it is optimal to charge it about half way. If the device is left completely discharged, the battery may go into a deep discharge state and lose its ability to hold a charge. If you store the device fully charged, this can lead to a decrease in battery capacity and, as a result, to a reduction in its service life.
• Turn off your device to save extra battery power.
• Place the device in a cool place where there is no moisture and the temperature does not exceed 32°C.
• If you do not plan to use the device for more than six months, recharge it up to 50% every six months.

The battery may be low after a long period of storage. To get started with a device that you have not used for a long time, you may need to charge it for 20 minutes using the supplied adapter.

iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users

Update the software to the latest version.

Always make sure your device is running the latest version of iOS.

• If you are using iOS 5 or later, check if you have the update installed. To do this, open Settings> General> Software update.
• If an update is available, you can connect your device to a power source and update it wirelessly, or connect it to a computer and update with the latest version of iTunes.

Learn more about iOS update

Optimize your settings.

There are two easy ways to save battery life no matter how you use your device: adjust screen brightness and use Wi-Fi.

Decrease the screen brightness or turn on automatic brightness adjustment to save battery life.

• To decrease the brightness, open the Control Center and slide the brightness level down.
• Automatic brightness adjustment adjusts the screen brightness to the ambient light. To activate it, open Settings > General > Accessibility > Display adaptations and turn on the “Auto-brightness” option there.

When using the Internet, remember that a Wi‑Fi connection consumes less battery power than a cellular connection. Therefore, we recommend that you never turn off Wi-Fi. To enable Wi‑Fi, open Settings > Wi‑Fi, and then select the appropriate network.

Enable power save mode.

Power Saving Mode was first introduced in iOS 9. It’s an easy way to extend your iPhone’s battery life when the battery gets low. Your iPhone will notify you when the battery level drops to 20% and then to 10%, and prompts you to switch to power-saving mode with a single tap. You can also turn it on in Settings > Battery. Power saving mode reduces display brightness, optimizes device performance, and minimizes system animations. Apps, including Mail, stop downloading content in the background, and AirDrop, iCloud Sync, and Continuity are disabled. You can still use the basic functions: make and receive calls, read and send mail and messages, surf the Internet, and much more. When your phone is charged again, the power saving mode will turn off automatically.

View battery usage information.

iOS makes it easy to track your battery usage by showing you what percentage of battery each app is using (when the device is not charging). This data is displayed in Settings > Battery.

The following are the messages that may be displayed under the applications in use.

Background activity. This means that an application running in the background consumes battery power while you are working in another application.

• To save battery life, you can turn off the feature that allows apps to update in the background. Go to Settings > General > Content Refresh and select the appropriate value: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi and Cellular Data, or Off to completely disable background content refresh.
• If the Mail app shows “Background activity” message, you can switch to manual data retrieval control or increase the retrieval interval for automatic mode. Go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts > Data Upload.

Location and background location. This means that the app is using location services.

• You can optimize battery life by turning off location services in apps. To do this, open Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
• The Location Services section shows all apps and the permissions they have. If the app has recently used Location Services, next to the On/Off switch indicator is displayed.

Home screen and lock screen. This means that your device was showing the home screen or lock screen. For example, the screen wakes up when a notification is received or the home button is pressed.

• If an app’s notifications frequently turn on the screen, you can turn off automatic notifications for that app. Open Settings > Notifications. Tap the desired app and turn off “Allow Notifications”.

No cellular coverage. Weak signal. These messages appear in two cases. When you are in an area with poor cellular coverage and your iOS device is looking for a stronger signal. And also if you used your device in conditions that weakened the signal, which affected the battery charge.

• You can extend battery life by turning on Airplane Mode. To do this, open the Control Center and tap the Airplane Mode icon. Please note that you cannot make or receive calls in Airplane Mode.

To charge the device, connect the computer to an electrical outlet and turn it on.

When you charge your iOS device via USB using your computer, you need to make sure that it is plugged in and turned on. If your computer is turned off or in sleep or standby mode, your device’s battery will continue to drain. Please note that iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS cannot be charged using the FireWire Power Adapter and FireWire Car Charger.

Apple Watch users

Update your software to the latest version.

Check regularly to make sure your Apple Watch has the latest version of watchOS.

• To see if you need to update your system, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and select My Watch > General > Software Update.
• If an update is available, connect your iPhone to a Wi-Fi network, connect the charger to your Apple Watch (must be at least 50% charged), and start the update over the air.

Learn more about the watchOS update

Select the settings you want.

There are several ways to conserve battery life on your Apple Watch.

• During a walking or running workout, you can put your watch into Power Save Mode to turn off the heart rate sensor. To do this, open the Watch app on your iPhone, go to the “My Watch” tab, select “Workout” and turn on Power Saver Mode. Please note that when the heart rate sensor is disabled, calories burned may not be accurate.
• For long workouts, a Bluetooth-enabled heart rate chest strap can be used instead of the built-in heart rate sensor. Creating a pair between such a belt and your watch is very simple. Put the belt into pairing mode. Then, on your Apple Watch, open Settings, go to Bluetooth, and select the strap from the Health Devices list.
• If you actively move your hands and the watch display turns on more often than necessary, you can disable the function to activate the display when lifting your wrist. To do this, in the Settings on the Apple Watch, select General, then the “Screen wake up” item and turn off the “When lifting the wrist” function. And when you need to turn on the display, it will be enough to touch it or click on the Digital Crown.
• If you turn off Bluetooth on your iPhone, your Apple Watch battery will drain faster. For more energy-efficient device interaction, we recommend leaving the Bluetooth function on on the iPhone.

View battery usage information.

To view usage and standby time information, open the Apple Watch app on iPhone and select My Watch > General > Usage.

Connect your computer to the network and turn it on to charge your Apple Watch.

If you want to charge your Apple Watch from your computer via a USB cable, connect your computer to a power outlet and turn it on. If the computer is turned off, or is in sleep or standby mode, the Apple Watch battery will continue to drain.

If your Apple Watch battery requires service, contact your Apple Representative or Authorized Service Provider.

iPod shuffle, iPod nano and iPod classic 9 users0015

Update the software to the latest version.

Always use the latest Apple software on your iPod. Dock your iPod or connect it to your computer and iTunes will notify you when updates are available.

Optimize settings.

Blocking and pause. Turn on lock mode when you’re not using your iPod. Then you won’t be able to accidentally wake up your iPod and waste battery power. If you are not listening to your iPod, stop playback or turn off the device by pressing and holding the play button for two seconds.

Equalizer. Using the equalizer during playback increases the load on the iPod processor because these settings are not part of the song being played. Disable the equalizer if you are not using it. If you did add an equalizer to your tracks in iTunes, you’ll need to set it to “No EQ” for songs to play without the equalizer, since the iPod can’t change iTunes settings.

Backlight. Always on backlight significantly reduces battery life. Use the backlight only when necessary.

Plug your computer in and turn it on when you need to charge your iPod.

Make sure your computer is plugged in and turned on when you use it to charge your iPod via USB. If the computer is turned off or in sleep or standby mode, the iPod battery will continue to drain.

MacBook Air and MacBook Pro users

Update the software to the latest version.

Always use the latest version of macOS on your MacBook. If the laptop is connected to the Internet, macOS automatically checks for software updates every week. However, only you decide when to install the update. To make sure you’re using the latest software version, open the Apple menu and select Software Update.

Learn more about the macOS

update Optimize settings.

Energy. The Energy Saver settings panel allows you to adjust the power consumption level for your MacBook. Your MacBook itself recognizes when it is connected to the power supply and switches to the appropriate mode of operation. If the laptop is running on battery power, the screen brightness is reduced automatically and other components are used more sparingly. When maximum performance is enabled, the battery drains faster.

Brightness. To increase battery life, dim the screen brightness to the lowest level that you are comfortable with. For example, if you’re watching a video on an airplane with the lights off, you don’t need full brightness.

WiFi. When the Wi-Fi function is on, more power is consumed even when you are not using a wireless network connection. You can disable this feature in the Wi-Fi status menu or network settings.

Applications and peripherals. Disconnect peripherals and end applications that you are not using. Remove the SD card if it is not currently in use.

Connect your MacBook to a power outlet and turn it on to charge other devices.

Make sure your MacBook is plugged in and working when you use it to charge other devices via USB, otherwise those devices will drain your MacBook battery faster. If your MacBook is turned off or in sleep or standby mode, the battery of the device connected to it will continue to drain.

Make purchases with Apple Pay

You can use Apple Pay to pay in stores, apps, online, and more.

How to pay with Apple Pay in stores and elsewhere

With your iPhone or Apple Watch, you can use Apple Pay in stores, restaurants, gas stations, taxis, and anywhere you see one of these symbols ¹ .

Pay with iPhone

1. To use the default card, do the following.
   • If your iPhone has Face ID, double-click the side button. When prompted, sign in with Face ID or enter your passcode to open Apple Wallet.
   • If your iPhone has Touch ID, double-click the Home button.
2. To open other maps, click on the default map. Then select a new card and authenticate.
3. Hold the top of iPhone near the contactless reader until “Done” with a checkmark appears on the display.

Pay with Apple Watch

1. Double-click the side button.
2. Your default map will open automatically. Scroll down the screen to select another card.
3. Hold the Apple Watch display near the contactless reader until you feel a slight pulse and hear a beep.

Pay with Apple Pay online and in apps

You can use Apple Pay to pay online in Safari ^2.3 and in apps if Apple Pay is an available payment option.

1. Click the Apple Pay button or select Apple Pay as your payment method.
2. To pay with a different card, click the “Next” button or the menu expand button next to the default card.
3. Enter your billing information, shipping address, and contact information, if required. Apple Pay will save this information so you don’t have to re-enter it.
4. Confirm payment.
   • iPhone or iPad with Face ID: Double-click the side button, then authenticate with Face ID or enter your passcode.
   • Non-Face ID iPhone and iPad: Use Touch ID or enter your passcode.
   • Apple Watch: Double-click the side button.
   • Mac with Touch ID: Follow the instructions on the Touch Bar and place your finger on the Touch ID sensor. If Touch ID is disabled, click the Apple Pay icon on the Touch Bar and follow the on-screen instructions.
   • Non-Touch ID Mac: Verify payment on a Bluetooth-enabled iPhone or Apple Watch. All devices must be signed in with the same Apple ID.
5. If the payment is successful, the screen will display “Done” with a checkmark.

1. In addition to Apple Pay, the merchant must also accept your payment card and support your payment system.
2. In mainland China, you can only use Apple Pay on websites in the Safari browser on compatible iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.