iPhone Battery Saving Tips (2025)

Introduction

• Speaker: Brandon
• Focus on practical battery tips without compromising iPhone features.
• Acknowledgment that older settings may no longer be effective.
• Warning: Some tips may feel personal, especially the last two.

Reduce White Point

• Settings Path: Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Reduce White Point
• Adjusts screen brightness for battery saving.
• Quick Access: Control Center
  • Add to Control Center for quicker access.
• Lock Screen Customization
  • Long press on lock screen > Customize > Add "Reduce White Point".

Volume Limit

• Settings Path: Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Volume Limit
• Limit maximum volume of speakers to prevent strain and battery drain.

Temperature Management

• Apple recommends keeping iPhone between 32°F and 95°F.
• Ambient Temperature: 62°F to 72°F is ideal.
• For outdoor use, keep the phone in a cooler environment to prevent overheating.

Siri Settings

• Recommend disabling "Hey Siri" unless used daily.
• Alternatives: Side button or double-tap to type.
• Constant listening affects battery life.

App Management

• Do Not Force Quit Apps:
  • iOS efficiently manages background apps.
  • Only force quit if the app is unresponsive.
• Avoid disabling Screen Time unless truly unnecessary for monitoring.

Wi-Fi Utilization

• Prefer Wi-Fi over cellular to save battery.
• Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi networks (e.g., SurfShark).

Email Fetch Settings

• Settings Path: Settings > Mail > Fetch New Data
• Disable push email; use fetch manually.
• Fetch based on individual account needs.

Notification Management

• Use Focus Mode or customize notifications for essential apps only.
• Consider turning off notification sounds and badges.

Always-On Display

• Disable wallpaper on always-on display to save battery.
• Keep notifications if useful.

Device Usage Awareness

• Use other devices (e.g., computer or TV) for tasks instead of iPhone.

Battery Charge Limit

• Suggest charging only up to 90% to extend battery life.
• Apple advises staying within 60-80% range for optimal battery health.

Apple Intelligence

• Consider turning off or limiting features if battery impact is significant.
• Example: ChatGPT extension.

Offline Maps

• Download and use offline maps to save battery and data.
• No live traffic updates when using offline maps.

Auto Brightness

• Auto brightness has improved and is recommended to be turned on.

Low Power Mode

• Not recommended daily; use only when necessary.

Location Services

• Turn off location for apps that don't need it.
• Use "Ask Next Time" or "While Using the App" options for precise location.

Battery Section Study

• Analyze battery usage chart to identify high battery-drain apps.

Mindful Usage

• Avoid excessive screen time and "doom scrolling."
• Be aware of phone usage habits.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to stop obsessing over battery life.
• Turn off battery percentage in settings to reduce anxiety.