# Mobile device batteries drain quickly

Last validated Mar 20, 2026

Draining of mobile device batteries is a known issue ([#3363][xt-gh-tailscale-issue-3363]). However, we are continuously making improvements. Battery drain is most commonly attributed to a device using an [exit node][kb-exit-nodes] for all traffic.

[kb-exit-nodes]: /docs/features/exit-nodes

[xt-gh-tailscale-issue-3363]: https://github.com/tailscale/tailscale/issues/3363