I have a new I watch but it didn’t come with an adapter to plug in the magnetic charger

My watch didn’t come with an adapter for the magnetic charger. How can I charge it

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 30, 2021 9:34 PM

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Posted on Jan 17, 2022 12:58 PM

vsRamana wrote:

it's really unfortunate that it's so hard to find the information about the adapter for the iWatch series 7 especially since its not in the package .. expect more from Apple to be "ready to use out of the box" ... disappointed... no warning to the user that you need a usb c (I think) adapter... I am still unsure if I buy a usb c adapter it will work or I have to keep looking :( ...

Apple gives a list of the items in the box, and a charging brick is not listed.


As for what to get. Any USB-C computer port, or USB-C power supply, whether it delivers 10watts or 140watts, it will work, and the Apple Watch will only use what it needs.


If you have a previous Apple Watch, you can use the charger that came with that Apple Watch.


For the Series 7, a 20watt (or higher) charger will enable "Fast" charging.


USB-C is the current USB standard, and there are governments pushing for USB-C to be "The" standard for charging any handheld portable device. Some of those same governments are also pushing to eliminate e-waste and are pushing companies to Not include a charge with every portable device.

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Jan 17, 2022 12:58 PM in response to vsRamana

vsRamana wrote:

it's really unfortunate that it's so hard to find the information about the adapter for the iWatch series 7 especially since its not in the package .. expect more from Apple to be "ready to use out of the box" ... disappointed... no warning to the user that you need a usb c (I think) adapter... I am still unsure if I buy a usb c adapter it will work or I have to keep looking :( ...

Apple gives a list of the items in the box, and a charging brick is not listed.


As for what to get. Any USB-C computer port, or USB-C power supply, whether it delivers 10watts or 140watts, it will work, and the Apple Watch will only use what it needs.


If you have a previous Apple Watch, you can use the charger that came with that Apple Watch.


For the Series 7, a 20watt (or higher) charger will enable "Fast" charging.


USB-C is the current USB standard, and there are governments pushing for USB-C to be "The" standard for charging any handheld portable device. Some of those same governments are also pushing to eliminate e-waste and are pushing companies to Not include a charge with every portable device.

Jan 17, 2022 12:11 PM in response to Community User

it's really unfortunate that it's so hard to find the information about the adapter for the iWatch series 7 especially since its not in the package .. expect more from Apple to be "ready to use out of the box" ... disappointed... no warning to the user that you need a usb c (I think) adapter... I am still unsure if I buy a usb c adapter it will work or I have to keep looking :( ...

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I have a new I watch but it didn’t come with an adapter to plug in the magnetic charger

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