Learn how to enable the battery saver features in Windows 10 to extend the battery life and disable it to improve performance.
For most laptop users, battery life is everything. i.e., the longer you can use it without AC power, the more peace of mind you can have. For instance, when traveling, being able to use the laptop and work without worrying about battery backup is particularly helpful. Of course, how long you can use your laptop without active wall power depends on the battery’s size, what you’re doing, and the device’s overall power consumption.
The good thing is, you can easily extend the Windows 10 battery life using the built-in battery saver features. Once enabled, it automatically restricts background processes and limits overall power usage to extend battery life. In this quick and easy guide, I will walk you through the steps to enable the battery saver feature and how to disable it when not needed. Let’s get started.
What Does Battery Saver Mode Do?
When the Battery Saver mode is turned on, Windows 10 adjusts itself to maximize battery backup time at the cost of performance. Here are some things that happen when you turn on the battery saver mode.
- Background sync for many Windows apps is stopped.
- Unnecessary background apps are automatically stopped. If needed, you can add specific apps to the exclusion list.
- Windows 10 push notifications are disabled.
- Non-critical Windows updates are temporarily paused.
- Laptop display brightness is reduced to 30%.
- The majority of Windows 10 background telemetry is blocked.
- Some scheduled tasks might not run.
- Windows 10 disables some eye candy effects like transparency and blur.
- OneDrive sync is disabled.
Steps to Turn On Battery Saver Mode in Windows 10
You can enable the battery saver mode using the Settings app in Windows 10. Here’s how.
- Open the Settings app by pressing the “Windows key + I” shortcut.
- Go to the “System” > “Battery” page.
- Turn ON the “Battery Saver” toggle.
With that, the battery saver mode is turned on instantly. If needed, you can also enable the battery saver mode automatically when the battery percentage drops to a certain point. By default, it is set to 20%. That means, when your battery reaches 20% or below, battery saver mode is automatically activated. If you want to change when the battery saver mode automatically activates, select the percentage of your choice from the “Turn battery saver on automatically at” dropdown menu.
Steps to Disable Battery Saver Mode in Windows 10
- Open the Settings app by pressing the “Windows key + I” shortcut.
- Go to the “System” > “Battery” page.
- Turn OFF the “Battery Saver” toggle.
Troubleshooting: Battery Saver Toggle is Greyed Out
If the Battery Saver mode is greyed out, ensure the laptop is disconnected from the wall power.
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That is all. It is that simple to turn on or off battery saver in Windows 10. If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist.
