Battery Life Best Practices
Concerned about MileIQ's impact on your phone’s battery? You're not alone—we hear you!
We’re constantly optimizing our app to detect drives accurately while using as little power as possible. Below are some easy tips to help you get the most out of your device’s battery while still getting the full benefits of MileIQ.
✅ Top 5 Ways to Optimize Battery Life
1. Keep Your Operating System Updated
Device manufacturers regularly release software updates that improve battery efficiency.
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iOS: Go to Settings > General > Software Update
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Android: Go to Settings > System > About Phone > System Updates
2. Keep Wi-Fi Enabled at All Times
Even if you're not connected to a network, keeping Wi-Fi on helps your phone determine your location using nearby hotspots. This method is:
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More battery efficient than GPS
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More accurate in populated areas
📌 Pro tip: Keeping Wi-Fi on reduces battery drain while improving MileIQ’s drive detection accuracy.
3. Adjust Screen Brightness
Screen brightness is a major battery drainer. Reduce it manually or enable auto-brightness:
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iOS:
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Manual: Settings > Display & Brightness, then drag the slider left
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Auto-Brightness: Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Auto-Brightness
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Android:
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Swipe down from the top of the screen and use the brightness slider
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Or enable Adaptive Brightness in Settings > Display
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4. Fetch Emails Less Frequently
Checking for new emails often can consume extra power.
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iOS:
Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Fetch New Data, then choose Hourly or Manual
📌 Note: This setting affects all apps that don’t support push notifications.
5. Minimize Unnecessary Location Services
Apps that constantly access location services drain your battery. Review and manage which apps have access:
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iOS:
Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services -
Android:
Settings > Location > App Permissions
Disable location for any apps you don’t need using it.
⚠️ Important: MileIQ needs location services enabled to function properly. Keep location access on for MileIQ to ensure accurate drive detection.
🔋 How Much Battery Does MileIQ Use?
Very little!
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Stationary: Uses almost no battery (goes into sleep mode)
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In Transit: Adds ~1% or less to typical battery usage per hour (based on an average 5%/hr battery consumption)
MileIQ uses intelligent motion and location detection—not constant GPS tracking—which dramatically reduces power consumption.
💡 Helpful Hint
Keep Wi-Fi on at all times—even if you’re not connected. It improves drive accuracy and reduces both battery drain and data usage.