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

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Apple Watch Battery Not Showing on iPhone Widget:

You added the Batteries widget…
Your iPhone shows its own battery.
Maybe your AirPods.
But your Apple Watch battery is missing.

Annoying? Absolutely.
Uncommon? Not at all.

This is one of the most frequent widget bugs across iOS — but the good news?
You can usually fix it in minutes.

Here are 12 real fixes that actually work, and exactly why your Apple Watch battery not showing on iPhone widget.

Why Apple Watch Battery not Showing on iPhone Widget

Your Apple Watch battery may be missing from the widget because of:

  • A Bluetooth connection glitch

  • Outdated iOS or watchOS

  • A widget refresh bug

  • Apple Watch not worn or active

  • Low Power Mode

  • Pairing or Apple ID issues

  • Multiple paired watches

  • A software update issue

Let’s go step-by-step through the proven fixes.

12 Fixes for Apple Watch Battery Not Showing on iPhone Widget:


Here are 12 real fixes that actually work

Fix 1: Restart Your iPhone and Apple Watch

This single step fixes 50–70% of widget issues.

Do this:

  1. Restart your iPhone

  2. Restart your Apple Watch

  3. Wait 10–20 seconds

  4. Reopen the Batteries widget

The battery percentage often appears immediately.

Fix 2: Refresh the Bluetooth Connection

The widget depends on Bluetooth for battery data.

  1. Turn Bluetooth OFF

  2. Wait 10 seconds

  3. Turn Bluetooth ON

Reopen the widget → your Watch battery should appear.

Fix 3: Wear the Apple Watch


This surprises many users.

When the Apple Watch isn’t worn, it may reduce background communication.
This can delay or block battery updates to the widget.

If your Watch is:

  • On a table

  • On the charger

  • Powered off

  • Not unlocked

→ The widget may not show its battery.

Wear the Watch → the widget usually refreshes within seconds.

Fix 4: Re-add the Batteries Widget

Sometimes the widget itself glitches.

  1. Press & hold the widget

  2. Tap Remove Widget

  3. Tap the + icon → search “Batteries”

  4. Add the widget again

  5. Refresh your Home Screen

Fix 5: Update iOS and watchOS

Outdated software = common widget bugs.

Update both devices:

  • iPhone: Settings → General → Software Update

  • Apple Watch: Watch app → General → Software Update

Fix 6: Unpair and Re-pair the Apple Watch

This is the “deep fix” when nothing else works.

  1. Open Watch app

  2. Go to All Watches

  3. Tap Unpair Apple Watch

  4. Restart iPhone

  5. Pair your Watch again

Battery information should now appear.

Fix 7: Turn Off Low Power Mode (iPhone & Apple Watch)

Low Power Mode may restrict background syncing.

Turn it off on both devices:

  • iPhone: Settings → Battery → Low Power Mode OFF

  • Apple Watch: Settings → Battery → Low Power Mode OFF

Fix 8: Reset Network Settings (Safe Option)

This resets only network/Bluetooth settings — not your data.

iPhone:
Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset → Reset Network Settings

Reconnect Bluetooth → check widget again.

Fix 9: Turn Off Airplane Mode

If either device is in Airplane Mode, the widget can’t sync.

Check:

  • Control Center on iPhone

  • Control Center on Apple Watch

Turn Airplane Mode OFF on both.

Fix 10: Make Sure You’re Using the Same Apple ID

If your iPhone and Apple Watch are using different Apple IDs, the widget cannot read battery data.

Make sure both devices are signed in with the same account.

Fix 11: Avoid Pairing Too Many Apple Watches


If you pair multiple Watches, the widget may freeze or show inconsistent data.

Use one primary Apple Watch for the most stable widget syncing.

Fix 12: Factory Reset Apple Watch (Only if Nothing Else Works)

This is the final option.

On your Watch:

Settings → General → Reset → Erase All Content and Settings

Then pair it again with your iPhone.

When to Contact Apple Support

Reach out to Apple if:

  • Bluetooth keeps disconnecting

  • Apple Watch doesn’t appear in the Watch app

  • Battery info never syncs

  • Diagnostics show hardware issues

This could indicate a deeper problem with your Watch’s Bluetooth module or battery controller.

How to Prevent This Issue in the Future

Follow these habits:

  • Keep iOS and watchOS updated

  • Restart your Watch weekly

  • Avoid pairing/unpairing multiple Watches

  • Keep Bluetooth stable

  • Don’t overload your Home Screen with dozens of widgets

  • Keep your Watch worn during normal use

Final Takeaway

If your Apple Watch battery is not showing on the iPhone widget, it’s almost always a sync glitch — not a hardware failure.
Most users fix it by:

  • Restarting devices

  • Toggling Bluetooth

  • Re-adding the widget

And if those don’t work, the additional fixes above will get the widget working again.


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