Does PHapp drain my battery?
Efficient design with minimal battery impact (typically 2-3%)
PHapp is designed to be efficient and minimize battery drain while keeping you informed about critical alerts.
Battery-Efficient Design
PHapp uses several strategies to preserve battery life:
- Push notifications: Instead of constantly checking for updates, PHapp uses efficient push notification technology
- Optimized location services: The app doesn't track your location in real-time; you manually set locations to monitor
- Smart syncing: Data updates only when necessary, not continuously
- Background optimization: Minimal background activity when not in active use
Typical Battery Impact
Under normal usage:
- PHapp typically uses less than 2-3% of your daily battery
- Battery usage increases slightly during active emergency situations with frequent alerts
- SMS and email notifications use almost no battery as they're handled by your device's system services
Optimizing Battery Performance
To further minimize battery usage:
- Choose notification channels wisely (SMS and email use less battery than in-app notifications)
- Limit the number of monitored locations to only those you truly need
- Adjust alert frequency settings for non-critical categories
- Keep your device's operating system and PHapp updated
During Emergencies
In emergency situations where battery conservation is critical:
- Enable Low Power Mode on your device
- PHapp will continue to function with reduced background activity
- Critical alerts will still come through
- Consider relying on SMS alerts which use minimal power