Apple Watch Battery on iPhone

If you’re trying to check your Apple Watch battery on iPhone, you’re not alone. Thousands of Apple Watch users prefer seeing battery percentage directly on their iPhone, no wrist lifting, swiping, or tapping required.

And yes… you can see it on your iPhone.
But the widget must be set up correctly.

This guide shows you:

How to check Apple Watch battery on your iPhone
How to add the Batteries widget (the right way)
Why the battery sometimes doesn’t appear
One quick fix that solves most problems

Let’s make this simple.

Can You See Apple Watch Battery on iPhone?

Yes!
Your iPhone can show your Apple Watch battery using the Batteries widget.

The widget displays:

Apple Watch battery %
iPhone battery %
AirPods battery (if connected)
Other Apple devices linked to your Apple ID

If the Apple Watch battery isn’t showing—don’t worry. That’s covered below.

But first…

How to Check Apple Watch Battery on iPhone (Quick Steps)

Here’s the cleanest version of the steps.

Step 1 — Go to your iPhone Home Screen or Today View

Any screen where widgets can be added works.

Step 2 — Press & Hold → Tap “Edit Home Screen”

A “+” button appears in the top-left corner.

Step 3 — Tap the “+” Icon → Search for “Batteries”

This is Apple’s official widget.

Step 4 — Choose Your Widget Size

You can select:

Small — compact, shows icons + percentage
Medium — easy layout
Large — best if you track multiple devices

Step 5 — Add the Widget

After adding it, wait 2–5 seconds.

If your Apple Watch is paired and connected, its battery percentage appears automatically.

That’s all you need.

Apple Watch Battery Not Showing on iPhone? Try This Quick Fix

Sometimes everything is set up correctly, but the Apple Watch battery still refuses to appear.

Before doing full troubleshooting, try this:

→ Restart both your iPhone and Apple Watch

In most cases, the Batteries widget updates right after both devices reboot.

If it still doesn’t appear, you can read following full troubleshooting guide.

Apple Watch Battery Not Showing on iPhone Widget? 12 Fixes That Actually Work

Why Many Users Prefer Checking Apple Watch Battery on iPhone

These reasons come up all the time:

1 — The Watch is on the charger

You don’t want to lean over the charger just to check percentage.

2 — Quick glance convenience

The widget offers an instant overview.

3 — You’re multitasking

Working, cooking, driving—your iPhone is usually closer.

4 — Accessibility benefits

For users with visual or physical limitations, the iPhone view is easier.

5 — iPhone shows ALL your device batteries

It works like a battery dashboard for everything Apple.

FAQs

1. Why is my Apple Watch not showing in the Batteries widget?

Common reasons include:

Bluetooth not working
Apple Watch not active or worn
Software mismatch (iOS vs watchOS)
Widget glitch

Full details will be in Blog 2.

2. Do I need to enable any special settings?

No.
As long as your Apple Watch is paired, the battery percentage appears automatically.

3. Can I see Apple Watch battery if the Watch is turned off?

No — the Watch must be powered on for the widget to sync.

Final Takeaway

Checking your Apple Watch battery on iPhone is extremely simple once the Batteries widget is added. And if the battery doesn’t appear right away, a quick reboot or widget reset usually fixes it.

If it still doesn’t show, read this full troubleshooting guide, it will cover every possible fix.