If you're concerned about battery usage while running the Insight Timer app, there's an easy fix. You can manage battery usage by adjusting your device's background app refresh settings. Here's how to do it on both iOS and Android devices.
On iOS devices:
iOS allows you to control which apps can refresh in the background. Disabling background app refresh for Insight Timer (or disabling it entirely) will preserve battery life.
- Launch iOS settings.
- Find and tap General.
- Select Background App Refresh.
Either disable the feature entirely or specifically disable it for Insight Timer.
On Android devices:
Android devices have a Data Usage setting where you can control background data for individual apps. This is especially useful for limiting how much data Insight Timer uses when you're not actively using it.
- From the Home screen, tap the app slider, then open Settings.
- Find Wireless and Networks.
- Select Data usage.
- Select the Insight Timer app from the list of installed apps.
- Toggle Background data to On or Off as desired.
By managing these settings, you can significantly extend your device's battery life while still enjoying your meditation and sleep practices on Insight Timer.