随着技术的进步和可穿戴设备(wearable devices)变得越来越流行，问题出现了：这些设备实际上能持续多久？自 2015 年推出以来， Apple Watch(Apple Watches)就风靡全球。
无论您是想通过通知保持联系还是跟踪您的健身目标(keep track of your fitness goals)，此设备都可以做到。尽管它为用户提供了许多功能，但人们始终担心它的使用寿命。苹果(Apple)手表到底能用多久(Just)？
Apple Watch 的使用寿命有多长？
要回答Apple(Apple) Watch 的续航时间有多长并不容易。需要考虑不同的因素，例如Apple Watch 支持的操作系统、电池寿命、使用方式以及手表是否有任何物理损坏。让我们分别看看这些变量。
您的 Apple Watch 型号
最新的Apple Watch型号包括Series 8、Apple Watch SE 2（第 2 代(Gen 2)）和Apple Watch Ultra。与旧款Apple Watch(Apple Watch)相比，它们有了显着改进。但我们还不知道它们的使用寿命有多长，因为它们在市场上还很新。我们必须看看旧型号并自己得出结论，因为苹果(Apple)不会谈论超出其保修范围的使用寿命。
2022 年，苹果(Apple)完全停产了Apple Watch Series 3，因为它不支持最新的 WatchOS 9，也不会收到任何新的软件更新。这并不一定意味着该模型将停止工作。它只是不会收到任何更新，并且其性能会严重下降。
Apple Watch Series 3于 2017 年首次发布，并于 2022 年停产。这意味着它在五年内接受了操作系统更新。这与 iPhone 和 iPad 等其他Apple(Apple)设备接收更新的时间一致。看来我们可以预期新的Apple Watch型号将继续获得至少五年的支持，即使同时推出了新型号。
Apple Watch 电池寿命
除了操作系统之外，我们还必须考虑电池寿命。苹果(Apple)在产品方面从来没有过多关注电池寿命。这根本不是它的卖点。也许这就是为什么Series 7(Series 7)和Apple Watch Ultra之间的电池续航时间差异并不是那么大的原因。两者的电池续航时间均约为 18 小时。这一数字包括日常检查时间、打电话、接收通知以及使用Fitbit或睡眠跟踪等应用程序的日常使用情况。
无论您拥有哪款Apple Watch，您都可能需要在某个时候更换电池。但是，除非涉及工厂故障，否则这种情况在您购买后至少几年内不会发生。Applecare保修涵盖工厂故障，但如果您的电池随着时间的推移而磨损，您将需要支付更换费用。
电池健康状况在电池设置中显示为百分比。如果电量低于 50%，您可能需要更换电池以延长Apple Watch 的使用寿命。您还需要前往授权的Apple服务中心才能更换电池。
如何使用 Apple Watch
Apple Watch的使用寿命很大程度上取决于您的使用方式。您多久检查一次时间？你整天都戴着它吗？后台应用程序总是在运行吗？与静止的背景相比，您更喜欢Apple Watch动画吗？(Apple Watch)您的Apple Watch(Apple Watch)屏幕有多亮？这些问题的所有答案都会影响你的Apple Watch 的(Apple Watch)使用寿命，因为你使用它的次数越多，硬件性能下降的速度就越快。
这并不一定意味着您无法随心所欲地使用Apple Watch 。也许您应该注意它的使用，并遵循本文末尾给出的
一些有关如何延长Apple Watch使用寿命的提示。(Apple Watch)
Apple Watch
的物理损坏
Apple Watch的物理损坏会缩短其使用寿命。有时，物理损坏难以避免，事故时有发生。所有智能手表都具有敏感的硬件。Apple Watch最常用的部件之一是其数字表冠。您将使用它与所有应用程序进行交互。随着时间的推移，它可能会变得非常磨损，并且性能会开始变差。
尽管较新的Apple Watch型号根据(Apple Watch)ISO标准具有 100 米的防水等级，并且周围的水是完全安全的，但您应该避免将其浸入其他液体中，因为它们可能会损坏您的设备。建议避免使用酒精甚至肥皂水清洁Apple Watch，因为它们具有磨损性，可能会导致意外损坏。
您可以修复一些物理损坏，例如破裂的屏幕或磨损的数码表冠。但这可能会非常昂贵，而且在某些情况下，投资新的Apple Watch更有效，特别是如果它是更新的较新型号。
如何延长 Apple Watch 的使用寿命(Lifespan)
如果您想延长Apple Watch(Apple Watch)的使用寿命，则必须减少总体使用量。这将减轻您的智能手表的压力并减轻电池的负担。Apple Watch的使用寿命
取决于充电次数。
因此，为了延长其使用寿命，您需要延长充电之间的时间。以下是有关如何执行此操作的一些提示：
- 尽量减少看(Minimize)屏幕的时间。屏幕活动时间是电池消耗最大的时间。将Apple Watch(Apple Watch)设置为当您将手臂放在身体一侧时关闭屏幕。如果关闭常亮显示屏，电池使用量最多可减少 50%。
- 关闭(Turn)特定传感器。例如，始终运行心率监测器需要大量电池电量。如果您在健身房，请关闭心率监测器，然后使用健身器材上的心率监测器。当此类设备不可用时，您可以随时将其重新打开。但是，您应该知道Apple Watch传感器并不是最准确的心率监测工具，您不应单独依赖它。
- 关闭(Turn)后台刷新。您的Apple Watch 会定期在后台刷新应用程序。这会更快地耗尽电池电量。只需(Simply)关闭所有您不想使用此功能的应用程序即可。
- 禁用后台应用程序。即使您不需要它们，这些应用程序也倾向于在后台运行。始终(Always)强制关闭不需要的应用程序。为此，请浏览应用程序，从右向左滑动所选应用程序，然后点击关闭红色图标将其强制关闭。
- 限制(Limit)动画。为了延长 Apple Watch 的电池续航时间，您可以打开“减少动作”(Reduce Motion)功能。您还可以选择静态表盘(watch face)而不是动画表盘。所有动画都会更快地耗尽电池电量。
- 打开低功耗模式(Low Power Mode)。当您发现Apple Watch电池电量为 15% 或以下时，只需打开低电量模式(Low Power Mode)即可帮助其使用更长时间。
- 让您的Apple Watch断开与蓝牙(Bluetooth)和蜂窝网络(Cellular)功能的连接。它们不需要一直保持开启状态，尤其是当您佩戴Apple Watch主要是为了看时间和使用各种应用程序时。
总而言之，对于那些寻求更智能的方式与世界联系的人来说，Apple Watch是一项重要的技术。(Apple Watch)虽然由于外部因素可能会影响其使用寿命，因此无法保证其使用寿命，但大多数Apple Watch 的(Apple Watches)设计使用寿命可达五年，具体取决于使用情况。
最终，确保您的手表具有较长使用寿命的最佳方法是妥善保管其电池和软件，以便您可以在未来几年继续受益于它的好处。必要时充电，偶尔更换电池，始终使其远离异物，并且仅使用Apple 认可的(Apple-approved)配件。
Apple Watch Lifespan: How Long Do Apple Watches Last?
As technology advances and wearable devices become more and more popular, the question arises: how long do these devices actually last? Apple Watches have been taking the world by storm since their launch in 2015.
Whether you want to stay connected with notifications or keep track of your fitness goals, this device can do it all. But while it offers many features for users, there is always a concern about its lifespan. Just how long do Apple watches last?
How Long Does an Apple Watch Last?
It’s not easy to answer how long an Apple watch lasts. There are different factors that need to be considered, such as the operating system your Apple watch supports, its battery life span, how you use it, and if the watch has any physical damage. Let’s look at these variables individually.
Your Apple Watch Model
The newest Apple Watch models are Series 8, Apple Watch SE 2 (Gen 2), and Apple Watch Ultra. They have been significantly improved compared to the older Apple Watch models. But we don’t know yet how long their lifespan is since they’re still so new on the market. We have to look at the older models and come up with the conclusion ourselves since Apple doesn’t talk about lifespan beyond what it backs with its warranty.
In 2022 Apple completely discontinued Apple Watch Series 3, as it wouldn’t support the latest WatchOS 9 and it won’t receive any new software updates. That doesn’t necessarily mean this model will stop working. It just won’t receive any updates, and its performance will severely drop.
Apple Watch Series 3 was first released in 2017, and it was discontinued in 2022. That means it received OS updates for five years. This is consistent with how long other Apple devices like iPhones and iPads receive their updates. It seems we can expect the new Apple Watch models to continue being supported for at least five years, even if newer models come out in the meantime.
Apple Watch Battery Life
Aside from the operating system, we have to consider the battery lifespan. Apple never focused too much on battery life when it comes to their products. It’s simply not its selling point. Perhaps that’s why the battery life difference between Series 7 and Apple Watch Ultra is not such a big deal. Both have around 18 hours of battery life between charges. This number includes regular daily use of checking the time, phone calls, receiving notifications, and using apps such as Fitbit or sleep tracking.
No matter which Apple Watch you have, you can expect you’ll have to change its battery at some point. But that won’t happen for at least a couple of years after you purchase it unless there is some factory fault involved. Applecare warranty covers factory faults, but if your battery gets worn out over time, you’ll have to pay for the replacement.
The battery health is displayed as a percentage in the battery settings. If it drops below 50%, you may want to replace the battery in order to prolong your Apple Watch’s life. You’ll also need an authorized Apple service center in order to replace the battery.
How You Use Your Apple Watch
The lifespan of your Apple Watch will greatly depend on how you use it. How often do you check the time? Do you wear it all day long? Are the background apps always running? Do you prefer Apple Watch animations over the stationary background? How bright is your Apple Watch screen? All the answers to these questions will influence your Apple Watch lifespan because the more you use it, the quicker the hardware performance drops.
That doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t use your Apple Watch how much you want. Perhaps you should just be mindful of its use, and follow some of the tips on how to prolong your Apple Watch life, given at the end of this article.
Physical Damage to Your Apple Watch
Physical damage to your Apple Watch can reduce its lifespan. Sometimes, physical damage is hard to avoid, and accidents happen all the time. All smartwatches have sensitive hardware. One of the most used parts of an Apple Watch is its digital crown. You’ll use it to interact with all the apps. Over time, it can get pretty worn out and it can start performing poorly.
Although newer Apple Watch models have a water resistance rating of 100 meters under ISO standards, and water is perfectly safe around it, you should avoid submerging it in other liquids as they can damage your device. It’s advised to avoid using alcohol or even soapy water for cleaning your Apple watch, as they are abrasive and could lead to unexpected damage.
You can repair some physical damages such as a cracked screen, or worn-out digital crown. But this can be very costly, and in some cases, it’s simply more efficient to invest in a new Apple Watch, especially if it’s an updated newer model.
How to Prolong Your Apple Watch’s Lifespan
If you want to extend the lifespan of your Apple Watch, you’ll have to reduce the overall usage. This will destress your smartwatch and unburden its battery. It’s the number of charges that counts as the Apple Watch’s lifespan.
So, to make it last longer, you’ll need to prolong the time between the charges. Here are some tips on how to do that:
- Minimize screen time. Active screen time is the greatest drain on the battery. Set your Apple Watch to turn off the screen when you set your arm to your side. If you turn off the always-on display, you’ll reduce battery usage by up to 50%.
- Turn specific sensors off. For example, it takes a lot of battery power to run a heart rate monitor at all times. If you’re at a gym, turn the heart rate monitor off, and use the one on the gym equipment. You can always turn it back on when such equipment is unavailable. However, you should know that the Apple Watch sensor is not the most accurate heart rate monitoring tool and you shouldn’t rely on it alone.
- Turn off background refresh. Your Apple watch is refreshing the apps in the background periodically. This drains the battery much faster. Simply toggle off all the apps you don’t want to use this feature.
- Disable background apps. The apps have a tendency to run in the background even if you don’t need them to. Always force close the apps you don’t need. To do this, browse through the apps, swipe the selected app from right to left, and then tap the close red icon to force close it.
- Limit animations. To help your Apple Watch’s battery last longer, you can toggle on the Reduce Motion feature. You can also choose a static watch face over an animated one. All animations drain the battery much faster.
- Turn on Low Power Mode. When you notice your Apple Watch battery is at 15% or under, simply turning the Low Power Mode will help it last longer.
- Keep your Apple Watch disconnected from Bluetooth and Cellular functions. They don’t need to be constantly on, especially if you wear your Apple Watch primarily to tell time and for various apps.
All in all, an Apple Watch is an important piece of technology for those looking for a smarter way to connect with the world. While there are no guarantees on its lifespan as there are external factors that can potentially affect it, most Apple Watches are designed to last up to five years depending on use.
Ultimately, the best way to ensure your watch has a long life span is to take good care of its battery and software so you can continue to reap its benefits for years to come. Charge when necessary, replace the battery occasionally, keep it away from foreign substances at all times, and use only Apple-approved accessories.
