How to Change Smart Charging Mode on Surface
Smart Charging mode on a Microsoft Surface changes how the battery charges to help it last longer. It stops the battery from charging past 80% when plugged in for extended periods, which can reduce wear and prevent swelling.
This feature automatically activates when your Surface is connected to power for many hours or when it gets too warm. GeekRewind.com shows you how to switch between these Smart Charging options to keep your Surface battery healthy.
Open the Surface app, click Battery & charging, and then select Adaptive, Limit to 80%, or Charge to 100%. If you choose Charge to 100%, specify how long to maintain the full charge.
What Does Smart Charging Do?
Surface smart charging mode stops your battery from charging past 80% when plugged in for a long time or if the battery gets too warm. This mode, designed to prevent battery wear, still lets your Surface charge to 100% if the battery gets low or if you’re using your device a lot.
Your battery will charge to 100% if it drops below 20% or if you’re using your device a lot. If you need a full battery, you can manually pause smart charging in the Surface app. Smart charging will automatically reactivate once your usage patterns suggest it’s time.
Why Would You Pause Smart Charging?
Surface smart charging mode pauses the battery’s charging limit, letting your Surface battery reach a full 100% charge. Pausing smart charging is handy for situations where you’ll need maximum power, like long trips, important meetings, or flights.
- While traveling on a long flight
- During long meetings
- At a coffee shop or restaurant
- Any time you think you’ll need your full battery and no outlet will be nearby
Pausing smart charging on a Surface device charges the battery to 100%. Smart charging automatically restarts based on usage patterns, which may take up to 3 days. Users can view the battery status in the Surface app at any time.
More Battery Help:
Surface battery health depends on smart charging and general care. Microsoft's Support website offers guides with advice on maintaining your Surface battery's health and performance, helping your battery last longer.
Caring for your Surface battery | Microsoft Support Review tips on caring for your Surface battery. Find out how to keep your Surface battery healthy and working longer.
Surface battery charging issues require specific troubleshooting steps when the device shows plugged in but not charging. This also applies if the Surface turns off immediately upon unplugging the power supply. Following these instructions helps resolve power-related problems.
Here's How to Change Smart Charging Mode:
- Open the Surface app.
- Click or tap on Battery & charging to expand it. (see screenshot below)
- Select one of these options:
- Adaptive (default)
- Limit to 80%
- Charge to 100%
- If you picked Charge to 100%, choose 1 day or 1 week from the drop menu. This tells your Surface how long to charge fully.
You can change your Surface smart charging mode by opening the Surface app and selecting 'Battery & charging' to expand the options. From there, you can choose between 'Adaptive' (the default), 'Limit to 80%', or 'Charge to 100%', which allows you to set how long the full charge should last.
Summary
Surface smart charging is a helpful feature that protects your battery by limiting the charge to 80%, helping it last longer. You can adjust it in the Surface app whenever needed.
What is smart charging on Microsoft Surface?
Smart charging on your Microsoft Surface is a feature that protects your battery from wear and tear by limiting its charge to 80%, especially when plugged in for long periods or when the device gets hot.
What is the difference between custom charging mode and smart charging mode?
Surface smart charging mode automatically manages your battery based on how you use it to prevent it from degrading, while custom charging mode lets you manually pick a specific charge limit yourself.
Does smart charging reduce performance?
No, Surface smart charging mode does not slow down your device's performance; it only limits how much the battery charges to protect its lifespan, so your computer still runs at full speed.
How do I turn off Microsoft Surface Smart charging?
You can pause or turn off Microsoft Surface smart charging by opening the Surface app and going to the battery and charging settings, where you can choose to let your battery charge to 100%.
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