Tips to Extend the Battery Life on an Edge Cycling Computer

The advertised maximum battery life of an Edge cycling computer is based on minimal use of some features. If you are experiencing a short battery life, there are several factors that affect the battery life on your device including:

• GPS usage when recording outdoor activities.

• Backlight usage.

• Course navigation usage.

• A smartphone connection.

• Use of Auto Scroll, Auto Lap, and Auto Pause features.

What Can I Do to Achieve the Longest Battery Life in Between Charges? 

There are some settings that can be adjusted to maximize the battery life on your device.

NOTE:  Not all features listed below will be applicable to your device. Refer to the Owner's Manual for your device for feature setting compatibility and location.

Examples of System Settings That Can Be Adjusted:

• Enable Battery Saver Mode.

• Lower the backlight intensity and set the timeout to the lowest option.

• Disable Alert and Key Tones.

• Disable or limit the use of ANT or Bluetooth sensors.

• Disable Wi-Fi.

• Disable Bluetooth or Phone connection.

• Enable Smart Data Recording.

Examples of Activity Specific Settings That Can Be Adjusted: 

• Turn Alerts off.

• Disable Auto Scroll and Auto Lap.

• Disable use of GLONASS or Galileo from the GPS settings.

Other Recommendations to Promote Best Battery Performance:

• Charge the device fully prior to starting an activity.

• Limit the use of animated Connect IQ apps.

• Limit situations where satellite signal could be degraded, such as putting the device in a pocket or backpack while performing an activity.

Understanding these various drains on the battery will help set proper expectations for battery performance.