Originally Posted by
FML123
Hi All,
I just bought a Garmin bike computer, 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? Or am I missing something? Please edumacate me! Thanks!
Different phones may have better or worse battery life but in general the biggest drain on phone batteries is screen time. My phone will last forever, even with active bluetooth connections, if the screen is off.