How an Effective Charging Routine Is Helping Me Get the Most Out of My Smartwatch

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In many of my previous articles, I’ve mentioned my smartwatch charging routine, but I’ve never gone into detail about it.

Interestingly, I never set out to create a dedicated charging routine, it developed naturally over time.

As someone who has used many smartwatches over the years, I’ve discovered what works best for me and my daily life. In this article, I’ll share those insights with you.

So without further ado, here is my smartwatch charging routine…

My Daily Charging Routine

Before I explain my charging routine, I’d like to share how I use my smartwatch and which features matter most to me.

To start with, I use my watch to track my sleep, ensuring I get enough rest for a productive day at work. Additionally, I track my workouts and walks both in the morning and throughout the day.

Beyond fitness tracking, my watch serves as a convenient tool for responding to messages, viewing notifications, and keeping up with updates from my phone without having to use the phone itself.

These combined activities demand a lot of battery life, and the charging routine I’ve developed meets these needs exceptionally well. In many cases, the battery lasts until the following morning.

I’ve combined my charging routine with my morning routine. I use my watch to track my sleep and as an alarm clock. Once I wake up, I place the watch on my Benks 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Stand and proceed with my morning tasks.

By the time I leave the house or start working from home, my watch is fully charged for the day.

On days when I plan to work out in the morning, I wake up earlier so that I can track my workout and put the watch on charge to ensure the battery is full before I leave or start work.

By following this routine, my smartwatch usually lasts a day and a half, sometimes more, depending on the watch I’m using.

On average, it takes between 45 minutes and an hour to charge my watch, depending on the initial battery percentage and the specific model.