What is the reliable way to keep watch apps connected to the phone companion?

[litetaker]

I was wondering what the official, recommended method is to make sure that the apps running on the Versa stay connected to the phone. Do I need to have all day sync enabled, or is it enough to just keep Bluetooth, Internet and Location turned on on my phone? Or is just Bluetooth enough?

I tried just Bluetooth, but it seems to disconnect after a few hours and only after resyncing the versa can I fix it. So far, having all day sync on with Bluetooth, Internet and Location seems to keep my watch apps connected. But I worry about excessive battery drain on both my phone and watch. Will this drain my battery faster than expected on my phone and watch?

[Js0uth · Accepted solution]

Have all "day sync" enable so that it does sync with your smartphone through out the day. I believe the "always connect" will have an impact on the battery. 

[litetaker]

Ok so here is my current setup that works extremely well. I have enabled All day sync and always connected. But, to help conserve battery both on my Fitbit and phone, I turn off Bluetooth+Location whenever I don't want or need sync and connection to my phone. I don't know about iOS but on Android you need data, Bluetooth AND location services to be able to sync. I only need connectivity between the versa and my phone for apps to function well with their companions during my morning and evening commute. So during this time I turn on Bluetooth and location. A short while later, after the Fitbit syncs due to the all day sync, I can then reliably connect to the phone and apps that need the companion to work, do so perfectly. I have been using this approach for almost two days and it works well. So this is a workable solution for me!