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Activating Battery Saver mode on Win 11 will disable certain features, reduce screen brightness, minimize background activity, and limit most system notifications. With these measures, you'll be able to accomplish more tasks with the remaining battery life until it's critically low.
- Learn more: How to Enable Battery Saver Mode on Windows 10
How to Activate Battery Saver Mode on Windows 11
By default, Battery Saver mode will automatically turn on when your computer's battery is at 20% or lower and automatically turn off when the computer is connected to power. However, you can manually activate Battery Saver mode on Windows 11 anytime you want, especially in situations where you can't plug in for an extended period.
1. Using Quick Settings.
2. Enabling Battery Saver in Settings.
Guide to Enable Battery Saver Mode on Windows 11
1. How to Activate Battery Saver Mode on Windows 11 Using Quick Settings
The simplest and easiest way to activate Battery Saver mode on Win 11 is through the Quick Settings menu. All you need to do is click on the cluster of Wi-Fi, battery, speaker icons as shown below or press the Windows + A key combination to open the Quick Settings menu.
Then, simply click on Battery Saver to activate Battery Saver mode on Win 11.
To deactivate Battery Saver mode on Windows 11, you just need to access the quick settings menu and click on Battery Saver. Additionally, you can also learn how to disable startup sound on Windows 11 to avoid noise and save battery.
- Read more: How to Disable Startup Sound on Windows 11
2. How to Activate Battery Saver Mode on Windows 11 Using the Settings App
The second method to activate Battery Saver feature on Win 11 is through the Settings app. Here's how:
Step 1: Click on the Windows icon on the taskbar and select Settings, or press the Windows + I key combination to open the Settings app.
Step 2: In the Settings window, select System from the left panel and click on Power & battery option on the right panel.
Step 3: In the Power & battery window, click on the Turn on now button below the Battery section to activate battery saver feature.
If you want to turn off Battery Saver mode on Windows 11 when this feature is no longer needed, simply go to Settings > System > Power & battery menu and click on the Turn off now button.
If the Battery Saver option is grayed out and you cannot click on it, it means your laptop is plugged in. You need to unplug the charger to activate Battery Saver mode on Windows 11. On the other hand, you won't see this option if you are using a PC.
- Read more: How to Enable or Disable Game Mode in Windows 11
