Google app and battery usage

eric002

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Okay, so is it normal if use voice typing constantly for the Google Search app to be draining the battery? I mean I'm sure we all use the voice typing from Google that's phenomenal however by 2 p.m. 3 p.m. as you can tell by this screen shot , my Nexus 6 is already at 44% battery. I just don't get it.
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Do you have Google Now set to listen for Ok Google from any screen, or just from the Google app?
 

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Do you have Google Now set to listen for Ok Google from any screen, or just from the Google app?
Right now I have it set to listen from every screen. However I use my Moto 360 for every voice action.

I mean do you think that right I'm heading back to the older previous version of the Google Search app would help? I tried that before and I thought I saw a slight Improvement but everyone on the forums told me to upgrade.
 

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If you're using your Moto 360 for all of your OK Google commands, then turn off the OK Google From Any Screen setting--that can drain battery, since it makes the phone stay awake to listen for your voice. Since your watch is listening, there's no need for the phone to.
 

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If you're using your Moto 360 for all of your OK Google commands, then turn off the OK Google From Any Screen setting--that can drain battery, since it makes the phone stay awake to listen for your voice. Since your watch is listening, there's no need for the phone to.
Okay thank you very much for the suggestion. I have already turned that feature off and will test it tomorrow and update you. Thank you again. Okay I tried it again today...
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