Other when I share my location with all family members on a permanent basis in Find My app, how much extra battery drain does it cause?

[beerseagulls]

when I share my location with all family members(5 or 6 or them) on a permanent basis in Find My app, how much extra battery drain does it cause? (phone is a 14 Pro Max)

I want to be able to let them see where I am at any given time. Of course, they won't be looking at it that often, probably just once every couple of weeks.

 

[internetrando]

Minimal. I’m sure it uses some battery, but I would be *shocked* if you could tell any difference.

 

[velocityg4]

I don’t think it uses any extra than just using it for yourself. As it has to update its location automatically in either scenario.

 

[Capeto]

My understanding is that Find My would only refresh your location if/when they checked, so as long as they're not constantly checking it should cause minimal battery use.

 

[Isamilis]

I have this exact same setup. Nothing difference on battery life (probably very minimal).

 

[now i see it]

iPhone is always pinging a cell tower anyway. Find My data will just go along for the ride.
My guess: insignificant

 

[DumpoJerome]

I know I'm a year and some change late to this discussion, but you can always check your battery usage by app stats. I've had mine on for a few days now, sharing it with one person, and it's only using up 1%.