How We Approach Battery Efficiency

A technical overview of the design decisions behind Bike IQ's power management.

How Bike IQ Saves Battery

OLED-optimized display We take full advantage of OLED screens with complete control over refresh rates—updating only when needed, not constantly.
Smart partial updates Only the sections that change get refreshed. No wasteful full-screen redraws every second.
True dark mode Dark mode isn't just aesthetic—it means fewer lit pixels and real power savings on OLED displays.
Dynamic pixel dimming We dim unnecessary pixels on the fly during your ride. It's imperceptible to you, but it adds up over hours of riding.
Optimized processing Every line of code is written with efficiency in mind. Data structures are chosen with reduced power consumption as the top priority. No wasted calculations.
Minimal network calls Weather updates and other network requests only happen when they make sense—not on a constant loop draining your battery and data.
Built on Apple's best practices The iPhone already does a phenomenal job with battery optimization. We implement Apple's best practices and let iOS do what it does best. That's why we love the iPhone.

Treat it as a bike computer Close other apps and avoid running too many things in the background. Let Bike IQ have the resources it needs.
Don't start a ride at 20% Give yourself headroom. Starting low means stressing about battery instead of enjoying the ride.
Use Low Power Mode if needed iOS Low Power Mode can extend your ride when battery is getting tight.
Start long rides at 100% Some iPhones have "Optimized Battery Charging" that caps at 80-90%. Turn it off before epic rides to get every bit of juice.
Your iPhone is a power bank too Did your electric pump die? You can use your iPhone to recharge small accessories. Just be mindful of your remaining battery.
A small power bank goes a long way A lightweight power bank in your jersey pocket can extend your rides well beyond 10 hours.

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