Thread: Garmin Edge 830
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Old 07-22-19 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by FML123
I also just got an Edge 830, mostly because my smartphone’s battery dies after 4-5 hours or so if I’m using Google Maps. The computer came with Komoot and TrailForks pre-loaded, but it looks like it has to be Bluetooth-connected to my smartphone to use those features. Doesn’t that drain the smartphone’s battery just as quickly as if I weren't using a computer? Or am I missing something?
Thanks!
No.

The device needs the smartphone to start (set up) these things but not when they are being used.
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