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Battery drain on Android phone due to the app

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‎01-22-2024 15:20 - last edited on ‎02-07-2024 08:43 by Fitbit Moderator

‎01-22-2024 15:20 - last edited on ‎02-07-2024 08:43 by Fitbit Moderator

App drains over half of my phone battery daily.

Version 4.08

Android version 14 with January 5th 2024 security update

 

Moderator edit: clarified subject.

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‎02-06-2024 00:26

‎02-06-2024 00:26

Hi @Zathri - the new V4 Fitbit App has syncing issues, this may be one of the consequences, logging out of the Fitbit App or turning off Bluetooth may help.

Author | ch, passion for improvement.

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‎02-07-2024 08:42 - edited ‎02-07-2024 08:43

In response to Guy_

‎02-07-2024 08:42 - edited ‎02-07-2024 08:43

Hi @Zathri. Welcome to the community forums.

Thank you for providing the information about what is happening on your phone.  

The Fitbit app is constantly communicating with your device: . There are some features that require that constant connection to work smoothly, such as connected GPS, and app notifications from your phone. 

However, Android devices have the capability to limit apps running in the background. You would have to go the battery saving setting of the Fitbit app to restrict it. Open the settings app on your device and then tap on "Apps". There you will get a list of the installed apps on your device. Look for Fitbit and tap on it to access its settings. There you have the option to restrict it running on the background. That way it will only be working when you have it open and will not be consuming your device's battery while inactive.

Thanks @Guy_ for the information.

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