Apple Watch Low Power Mode Turns Off After Charging – Can It Stay On?

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Apple Watch Low Power Mode Turns Off After Charging – Can It Stay On?

Device: Apple Watch Series 7

watchOS Version: watchOS 10.5

I’ve been using Low Power Mode regularly on my Apple Watch to extend battery life and reduce background activity. However, every time I charge the watch to 100%, Low Power Mode automatically turns off.

I’ve already set it to “Turn On Indefinitely,” but it still resets after charging. I’d prefer if there were an option to keep Low Power Mode on even after charging — until I manually turn it off.

Is there any workaround to make Low Power Mode persistent beyond full charge? Or has anyone found a reliable solution?

If not, I’ve submitted feedback to Apple and would encourage others to do the same.

Thanks in advance!

Apple Watch Series 10, watchOS 11

Posted on Jun 5, 2025 02:16 AM

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Ingo2711

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Jun 5, 2025 03:26 AM in response to partyplay

One reason for that might be, that Low Power Mode will also reduce the functionality of your watch, but you can at least enable it for up to 3 days:

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Each time you turn on Low Power Mode, an information screen appears. Scroll to the bottom, then tap Turn On or Turn On For. If you select Turn On For, you can choose On for 1 Day, On for 2 Days, or On for 3 Days.

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copied from: Use Low Power Mode on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Ingo2711

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Jun 5, 2025 06:35 AM in response to partyplay

partyplay wrote:

Thanks for the explanation — I’m familiar with the 1–3 day option, but unfortunately even with that selected, Low Power Mode still turns off automatically once the watch is fully charged.

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That's what I have guessed, but I have added this information about Low Power Mode for all the other users that might come across this discussion. 🙂

The more users want a feature like this and use the Feedback link, the more likely those wishes will be noticed by Apple Techs and maybe added in an upcoming update.

Feedback - Apple Watch - Apple

Did you try to use the Optimized Charge Limit feature, which should stop the charging at 80% ?

About Optimized Battery Charging on Apple Watch - Apple Support

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partyplay Author

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Jun 5, 2025 05:12 AM in response to Ingo2711

Thanks for the explanation — I’m familiar with the 1–3 day option, but unfortunately even with that selected, Low Power Mode still turns off automatically once the watch is fully charged.

What I (and I think others) are hoping for is an option to keep Low Power Mode on until manually turned off, regardless of charging status. That would make it much more consistent and user-friendly for those of us who prefer it always on.

Hopefully Apple considers adding that flexibility in a future update.

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Apple Watch Low Power Mode Turns Off After Charging – Can It Stay On?

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