Did you just buy an Apple Watch SE and still have trouble figuring out how to charge it? Or maybe you’re dealing with charging issues and can’t figure out the problem?
To solve your problem, we researched and wrote this article with all the possible ways to help you learn how to charge Apple Watch SE, so continue reading to find out more.
How to Charge Apple Watch SE
Knowing how to charge an Apple Watch SE is easy if you have the right equipment, but that might not always be the case, as there are alternative ways.
An Apple Watch SE can primarily be charged with the original charging cable and charger. You can use your iPhone’s charger or a portable battery pack if you lack the watch’s original charger.
Whichever method you choose, make sure to use original parts manufactured by Apple and avoid cheap and fake charging products. Since there are multiple ways to charge your Apple Watch SE, let us explain each in more detail.
Charging it with its original charging cable and charger
The obvious and straightforward way to charge your Apple Watch SE is with its original charger and charging cable. Do it by following these instructions:
- Remove the watch from your hand and connect the charger with the cable to a power outlet.
- Place the back of the watch on the magnetic charging dock on one end of the cable until you hear a snap.
- The snap means that the watch has aligned properly with the charger, and the magnets hold it tightly.
Remember, you must purchase an original charger for the Apple Watch SE separately, as it does not come in the box.
Charging it with your iPhone charger
If you bought an Apple Watch SE but weren’t aware that it didn’t come with a charger, you can also use your iPhone charger to charge it successfully.
The iPhone charger is also rated at 5V and 1,000 mA. It delivers more than enough power to charge your Apple Watch SE quickly.
You can also use an empty USB-A port on your PC or laptop to charge your Apple Watch SE, but this will take a bit more time since many USB ports on computers have up to 500 mA of power output. The lesser the amperage, the longer the charge will take.
Read more: How Long to Charge Apple Watch
Charging it with a portable battery pack
Using a battery pack is another way to charge Apple Watch SE. There are thousands of portable battery pack models for iPhones and Apple Watches. Even though many of them are not originally manufactured by Apple, you can still use a high-quality one to charge your watch when needed.
You should note that if you have an iPhone battery pack charger, it might not be compatible with your watch, as the charging magnets are different in size. You should consider only using a battery pack dedicated to charging an Apple Watch on the go.
The above applies to battery packs with built-in magnetic dock charging capabilities. In contrast, you can use a regular battery pack with a USB socket to simultaneously charge an iPhone and an Apple Watch SE.
How Long Does the Apple Watch SE Take to Fully Charge
According to Apple, it takes between two to three hours for the Apple Watch SE to fully charge. They claim that the battery is 100% after two and a half hours of charging, but it depends on the conditions and the devices used to make the charge.
There is something else worth mentioning in this section: Apple’s smart charge technology. This technology is unique to Apple; they have implemented it into all their devices for maximum extension and retention of battery life.
What the smart charge technology does, is to charge any device quickly to 80%, after which it lowers the electrical current and delivers slow charging up to 100%. The device will reach 80% in the first one and a half hours of charging and complete the rest 20% over another hour. According to Apple, this charging method drastically improves the battery life.
What If the Apple Watch SE Doesn’t Charge As It Should?
For completeness, we also wanted to write this section and include some advice on what to do if your Apple Watch SE doesn’t charge properly. Since the Apple Watch is not designed to be charged via a plug-in socket, several problems can occur, and you should know how to manage them.
Check the charging cable and the charger
If you experience charging problems, you can first check the watch’s charger and charging cable. Start with the cable, and give it a little twist while your watch is connected and trying to charge. If you notice that the charge is being interrupted while doing so, it probably has a tear somewhere in the wiring, and you should replace it with a new one.
If the cable isn’t the problem, you can check the charger. Remove the charger and put it in another power outlet.
If nothing changes, try plugging the cable into a USB port on your computer and see if that fixes the problem. If the watch starts charging, you will probably need a new charger.
Also read: How to Know if Apple Watch Is Charging
Check the connection between the magnets and restart the watch
To be sure, check the connection between the watch and the magnetic charger to see if they are properly aligned.
If that seems ok, try restarting the watch because that solves the problem many times. You can forcefully restart the watch by holding the side button and the Digital Crown for ten seconds. This will trigger the Apple logo, signaling that the watch is being reset.
Hopefully, this solves the watch’s charging problem. If not, contact your seller and ask them to see what is wrong with the watch and if it needs servicing.
Conclusion
Charging an Apple Watch SE is very easy and not something that needs a lot of explaining, so we also decided to cover alternative charging methods and charging problems you may encounter with your watch.
We hope this review was helpful and that you now know how to charge Apple Watch SE and also fix any charging issues.