diff --git a/metadata/im.vector.alpha.txt b/metadata/im.vector.alpha.txt
index c0e5a0e5ab..fc6c2d70f7 100644
--- a/metadata/im.vector.alpha.txt
+++ b/metadata/im.vector.alpha.txt
@@ -31,6 +31,11 @@ Features include:
 * Full message search
 * Excellent support for all Android device sizes and orientations
 
+Note that the F-Droid release does not use GCM for notifications - instead it
+will keep syncing in the background. If you find that the ongoing background
+sync is using too much battery, you can add a delay or change the timeout of the
+sync or even disable background sync completely, in the settings page.
+
 For developers:
 
 * Vector is a Matrix client - built on the Matrix.org open standard and ecosystem, providing interoperability with all other Matrix compatible apps, servers and integrations