Apple's iPhone 15 generation revolutionized the third-party accessory market. From gaming controllers to microphones, switching the Lightning port to USB-C unlocked new possibilities for Apple's smartphones.
One of the most interesting features of this generation is that you can use your iPhone to charge your Apple Watch – or AirPods, if you'd like. Here's everything you need to know if you want to charge your other Apple devices with your iPhone.
While it doesn't matter which Apple Watch you own, it's important to have an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max. At the moment, these are the only smartphones that can charge your Apple Watch. However, as the debut of the iPhone 16 nears, it's safe to assume these four new models will also work similarly.
Also, you need to have enough battery on your iPhone to charge your Apple Watch, as Apple always prioritizes the iPhone's battery. With that in mind, these are the steps to charge an Apple Watch with an iPhone:
While the regular iPhone 15 models don't have the fastest USB-C port available, both regular and Pro models will charge the Apple Watch with the same consistency. According to Apple, you can charge any small device that supports USB Power Delivery at up to 4.5 watts or a device with a Lightning connector, such as an older iPhone model.
You can use this USB-C port to:
It also works with:
This is how you can charge an Apple Watch with an iPhone. Below, you can learn more tips and tricks to optimize your iPhone's battery.
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