What do I plug my Apple Watch charging cord into?

Answered by Tom Adger

To charge your Apple Watch, you can use the charging cord that comes with it. The charging cord has a magnetic charging puck on one end and a USB-A connector on the other end. You can plug the USB-A connector into a power brick or a USB port on your computer.

If you have an older Apple Watch, you can use the charging puck with a USB-A connector and plug it into the power brick that came with your watch. The power brick has a standard wall plug that you can plug into any electrical outlet.

If you have a newer Apple Watch and want to use a USB-C port to charge it, you have a few options. You can use a USB-C to USB-A adapter to connect the charging cord to a USB-C port on your computer or power brick. Alternatively, you can use a USB-C to USB-C cable to directly connect the charging cord to a USB-C port.

It’s worth mentioning that if you have a recent Macbook Pro, iPhone, or iPad, you can also use their USB-C chargers to charge your Apple Watch. The USB-C charger can provide enough power to charge the watch efficiently. This is especially convenient if you’re traveling and don’t want to carry multiple chargers.

In my personal experience, I have used both the USB-A and USB-C methods to charge my Apple Watch. When I’m at home, I usually plug the USB-A connector into a power brick and connect it to an electrical outlet. However, when I’m on the go or working on my laptop, I connect the USB-A connector to a USB-C adapter and charge it using a USB-C port. It’s great to have the flexibility to charge my Apple Watch with different devices and ports.

To summarize, you can use the charging cord that comes with your Apple Watch and plug the USB-A connector into a power brick or a USB port on your computer. If you have a newer Apple Watch, you can also use a USB-C to USB-A adapter or a USB-C to USB-C cable to charge it using a USB-C port. Additionally, you can use the USB-C charger from a recent Macbook Pro, iPhone, or iPad to charge your Apple Watch.