I usually keep my watch mode on battery saver during the night. It makes a noticeable difference in the morning!
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That’s smart, I hadn’t thought of that! Is there a significant impact on functionality?
Battery saver does turn off some features, but it’s not too drastic for me. I can still receive notifications and track steps!
I’ve uninstalled a couple of battery-draining apps; it helped a lot! Some fitness apps are really power-hungry.
Honestly, it’s like they’re designed to drain our batteries! Any recommendations for less taxing apps?
I switched to a simpler health tracker app that doesn’t require GPS all the time. It’s much easier on the battery!
I’ll check that out! I’d like to know if anyone has tested different charging methods, does it affect performance?
I’ve been experiencing significant battery drain on my Pixel Watch 1. I’ve tried all the recommended settings, but it still lasts less than a day with moderate use.
I feel your pain! I recently switched from a Galaxy Watch and the battery on the Pixel is disappointing. Anything over one day feels like a stretch!
I have the Pixel Watch 2, and while the battery life is better than the first model, it still drains faster than advertised. I wonder how they can improve this in future updates.
Right? It’s puzzling because other smartwatches last up to two weeks. Is the display the main culprit for this issue?
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I feel like my watch drains especially fast when I use the GPS feature. Anyone else notice this? It’s like it drinks battery when tracking my runs.
Definitely! I use GPS regularly and I can practically see the battery percentage drop as I’m using it. What’s the deal, Google?
I’ve had similar experiences. I went camping and kept my Pixel Watch on for about 3 days without charging – it died on the second day! I think there’s room for some serious improvements.
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Ouch! That’s rough. I guess I’d need to pack a portable charger if I were to go camping with mine. So, what’s the secret to conserving battery life?
I’ve noticed that turning off the always-on display helps a bit, but I miss it! If only battery life could match the features…
Totally! I’ve had to sacrifice features too. I guess it’s a classic battle between functionality and battery life. Who else feels like we’re living in the dark ages of smartwatches?
At this point, I’m convinced that my coffee maker has better battery life than my Pixel Watch! Seriously though, this is frustrating.
Haha! That’s a clever comparison. Maybe we need to introduce a ‘Battery Saving Mode’ that actually works! Anyone think that’s even feasible?