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Short battery life while using gps and music

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‎10-28-2018 08:45

‎10-28-2018 08:45

My Ionic died at mile 12.5 during the Denver half marathon last week. I was using the gps and listening to music from the device. I understand that using these two functions in tandem is going to shorten battery life, but the device went from 100% charged to dead in roughly 3 and a half hours. Pulled it off the charger at 5:30am. Started run tracking and playing music at 7:05am. Dead before 9:00am. I’m curious to know if this is the expected battery life while using the device in this manner or could this be an issue with my device. Thanks. 

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‎10-28-2018 13:02

‎10-28-2018 13:02

The stated battery life is up to 5 days. It decreases to up to 10 hours when using GPS and up to 12 hours when playing music. I would say the combination of the 2 could easily result in the experience that you mention.

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‎10-28-2018 15:12

In response to SunsetRunner

‎10-28-2018 15:12

Appreciate the reply. That’s what I expected, but still disappointing. The wait continues for a device that can have all of its features used as intended over longer distances. 

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‎10-30-2018 09:33

In response to Ridgewoodau

‎10-30-2018 09:33

GPS is the most battery intensive function on a smart phone.

Fitbit recommends charging after any GPS use. I have found that if I use the music for two hours durring the day I need to charge before going to bed. Yes the constant use of Bluetooth Classic uses a lot of battery and the ionic does not have much room for a substantial size battery. 

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