HT201859: About the Podcasts app

Learn about About the Podcasts app
JHB1000

Q: Podcasts - Is there a way to set downloads only while charging?

Is there a way to limit downloads of subscribed for only while charging (plugged in to power) so as not to tax the battery while using the generic Apple Podcast app?

iPhone 6s

Posted on May 17, 2016 9:19 AM

Close

Q: Podcasts - Is there a way to set downloads only while charging?

  • All replies
  • Helpful answers

  • by CussinSailor,

    CussinSailor CussinSailor May 17, 2016 9:31 AM in response to JHB1000
    Level 1 (8 points)
    May 17, 2016 9:31 AM in response to JHB1000

    Not that I have noticed, BUT what I do is set all my podcasts NOT to download. That way I can select when I want to download them, thus saving battery and bandwidth. You could hook your phone up to power, then download a couple podcasts while you're charging.

     

    Kicker is, you have to set this per podcast. inside the podcast screen, hit the gear icon, set the download episodes to off, set any other settings you like, then do that for every podcast you listen to. I had 14 to set myself.

     

    Once you set these settings, you have to manually download or stream your podcasts. I like it that way myself. It's a personal thing. It may not work for your purposes.

     

    I hope that helps. It works for me. Cheers!