{"id":2120,"date":"2024-02-23T12:51:35","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T12:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/faq\/the-application-drains-my-battery\/"},"modified":"2025-01-12T13:49:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T13:49:55","password":"","slug":"the-application-drains-my-battery","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/en\/faq\/the-application-drains-my-battery\/","title":{"rendered":"How to optimize battery life while using BikeCompanion?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>BikeCompanion, like any cycling GPS app, can be battery-intensive as it uses GPS and keeps the screen on for extended periods. Here&#8217;s a complete guide to optimize your smartphone&#8217;s battery life during your rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What battery life can I expect?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> On a recent smartphone (example: iPhone 14 Pro) with 4 connected sensors (heart rate, cadence\/power\/speed, and Garmin Varia) and 50% screen brightness, you can complete 7-8 hour rides covering over a hundred kilometers (more than 60 miles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, battery life can be <strong>significantly<\/strong> reduced on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Older phones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less powerful devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Degraded batteries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there are simple solutions you can implement to avoid running out of battery before the end of your bike ride!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Essential solutions for saving battery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before the ride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fully charge your phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download maps in &#8220;offline&#8221; mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>During the ride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enable airplane mode if you don&#8217;t need connectivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use voice navigation to keep the screen off or use <strong>the automatic brightness adjustment option<\/strong> offered by BikeCompanion (Settings &#8220;gear&#8221; menu > &#8220;Battery saver&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For OLED screens: activate <strong>dark mode<\/strong> (Settings &#8220;gear&#8221; menu > &#8220;Battery saver&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prefer <strong>displaying indicators<\/strong> <strong>in full<\/strong> screen rather than the map<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>External factors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be mindful of temperature: cold weather can accelerate battery drain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In areas with poor coverage (mountains, woods), the constant search for internet\/phone signal consumes more energy than the GPS itself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative solution: External battery<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want an optimal solution to forget all battery concerns, opt for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A mini power bank (approximate cost: 10-15\u20ac) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=+batterie+externe+t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone&amp;sca_esv=736f63000bad8be2&amp;biw=1854&amp;bih=1081&amp;tbm=shop&amp;sxsrf=ADLYWIKgeeJO1L5Ik7hK_RtWuLaXX7rfbA%3A1736670534124&amp;ei=Rn2DZ4z2BteF7M8PjfPsoQM&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiMsZzy4e-KAxXXAvsDHY05OzQQ4dUDCAg&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=+batterie+externe+t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone&amp;gs_lp=Egtwcm9kdWN0cy1jYyIdIGJhdHRlcmllIGV4dGVybmUgdMOpbMOpcGhvbmUyBRAAGIAESKEDUNEBWNEBcAF4AJABAJgBjwGgAc0BqgEDMS4xuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIDoALVAcICBBAjGCeYAwCIBgGSBwMyLjGgB9sC&amp;sclient=products-cc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">like here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bike bag with cable pass-through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltricks.fr\/F-41498-bagagerie\/P-2901357-sacoche_de_tube_horizontal_zefal_z_adventure_t1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">like here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0966-1024x630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0966-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0966-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0966-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0966-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0966-1536x944.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_0966-2048x1259.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This affordable solution will guarantee sufficient battery life for all your rides, regardless of their duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20250112_143539-3-1024x764.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20250112_143539-3-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20250112_143539-3-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20250112_143539-3-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20250112_143539-3-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20250112_143539-3-1536x1146.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bikecompanion.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20250112_143539-3-2048x1527.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary of best practices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare your ride (full charge, offline maps)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimize display (lock when possible, otherwise use BikeCompanion&#8217;s auto-brightness adjustment, dark mode if available)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage connections (airplane mode if possible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan for an external battery on long rides<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BikeCompanion, like any cycling GPS app, can be battery-intensive as it uses GPS and keeps the screen on for extended periods. Here&#8217;s a complete guide to optimize your smartphone&#8217;s battery life during your rides. What battery life can I expect? 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