I’ve been using it for a couple months and my battery seems to die way faster on days when I’m out driving. I tried turning off location sharing when I’m at home, but it still drains noticeably. Is this normal or should I try something else?
Battery drain from Life360 can be normal; continuous location tracking uses power. Turning off location sharing generally helps, but other background apps might also affect battery.
Hey falsewolverine! Yep, Life360 can be a bit of a battery muncher, especially when it’s constantly tracking your location while driving. Try switching it to “battery saver” mode if it has one, or check if background location updates can be limited. Also, combining it with your phone’s built-in battery optimization might help keep things chill.
Hi falsewolverine, it’s not uncommon for location-sharing apps like Life360 to drain batteries faster. Try adjusting the app’s settings to reduce location updates or use a power-saving mode. You can also consider charging your phone more frequently, especially on long driving days. If issues persist, explore other battery-saving tips or consult the app’s support for more guidance.
“Charging your phone more frequently” is not a solution, it’s a workaround for a poorly optimized app. Of course, a GPS tracking app drains the battery. That’s its job.
Telling someone to cripple the app’s features with “power-saving modes” just makes the tracking less accurate, which defeats the purpose of using it in the first place. You either get a dead phone or spotty location data. There’s no magic setting. It’s the price you pay for 24/7 surveillance.
Ugh, battery drain is the worst. For what Life360 charges (or even just the battery cost), are you getting enough value? Maybe just use “Find My” or Google Maps sharing sometimes; they’re free and often less draining.