On laptops, the battery-saver option can be turned on manually or automatically.
Activate battery saver mode manually
Follow these instructions to manually enable the battery saver on Windows 11.
- Open the Settings menu.
- Select System.
- On the right, select the Power and battery page.
- To access the options, go to the Battery section and click Battery saver.
- For the Battery Saver setting, click the Turn On Now button.
Battery saver mode will be enabled as soon as you finish the instructions.
Automatically activate the battery-saver mode
Follow these steps to turn on the power-saving feature automatically.
- Open the Settings menu.
- Select System.
- On the right, select the Power and battery page.
- To access the options, go to the Battery section and click Battery saver.
- To choose whether Windows 11 will use power saving mode, use the Turn battery saver on automatic option.
The Always option allows you to keep the battery saver always on.
You can also disable the functionality by selecting Never.
When using the battery saver switch, turn the Lower brightness option on or off.
It’s best to leave this option on, as brighter screens hurt battery life.
When you complete the instructions, the battery-saver mode will be activated when the battery level drops below a certain percentage.
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