Published Oct 25, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

Anurag is an experienced journalist and author who’s been covering tech for the past 5 years, with a focus on Windows, Android, and Apple. He’s written for sites like Android Police, Neowin, Dexerto, and MakeTechEasier. Anurag’s always pumped about tech and loves getting his hands on the latest gadgets. When he's not procrastinating, you’ll probably find him catching the newest movies in theaters or scrolling through Twitter from his bed.

My phone loses far too much battery when I use wireless Android Auto , and it's frustrating because I still need it once I get out of the car. You expect navigation and music streaming to use some power, but a drive shouldn't leave you worrying about when you'll charge your phone next.

Plugging it in is an obvious option, although that takes away much of the convenience of connecting wirelessly in the first place. I started looking at the phone settings that contribute to that drain and ended up turning off three features .…