How to Turn On or Off Battery Saver in Windows 11

What is Battery Saver?

Windows 11 Battery Saver is a handy tool that helps your laptop or tablet use less power when you’re not plugged in.

By default, Battery Saver turns on automatically when your battery drops below 20%. It also lowers your screen brightness a bit to help your battery last longer.

Note: Battery Saver only works when your computer is running on battery power. It will turn off automatically when you plug in your charger.

How to Turn On or Off Battery Saver

Option 1Use Quick Settings

1. Press ⊞ Win+A on your keyboard to open Quick Settings.
2. Look for the Battery Saver button (it looks like a battery with a heart).
3. Click the button to turn Battery Saver on or off.

Option 2Use Settings

1. Press ⊞ Win+I to open the ⚙️ Settings app.
2. Click System on the left menu.
3. Select Power & battery on the right side.
4. Find Battery saver and click it to expand.
5. Click Turn on now or Turn off now to change Battery Saver status.

You can easily turn Windows 11 Battery Saver on or off using ⚙️ the Settings app.

Option 3Set When Battery Saver Turns On Automatically

You can also decide when Battery Saver kicks in automatically.

1. Open Settings with ⊞ Win+I.
2. Go to System > Power & battery.
3. Expand Battery saver.
4. Under Turn battery saver on automatically at, pick a percentage like 10%, 20% (default), 30%, or even Never if you don’t want it to turn on automatically.

Option 4Use Windows Terminal (for advanced users)

For advanced users, you can change when Windows 11 Battery Saver turns on automatically using a command in Windows Terminal.

1. Open Windows Terminal by right-clicking the ⊞ Start button and selecting it.
2. Type this command and press Enter:

powercfg /setdcvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_ENERGYSAVER ESBATTTHRESHOLD <percentage>

Replace `` with a value between 0 and 100:

• 0 = Never turn on Battery Saver automatically
• 20 = Default, turn on at 20% battery
• 100 = Always keep Battery Saver on when on battery

Example (to set Battery Saver to turn on at 20%):

powercfg /setdcvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_ENERGYSAVER ESBATTTHRESHOLD 20

What is Energy Saver in 🪟 Windows 11?

Starting with new Windows 11 versions, Microsoft also added Energy Saver. It’s like Battery Saver, but it works even when your PC is plugged in (great for desktops too!) to help cut down on energy use without making your computer feel sluggish.

Summary – Why Use Battery Saver?

• Save Battery Life: Helps your laptop last longer by saving power.
• Auto On: Turns on automatically when battery is low (default 20%).
• Brightness Reduced: Makes your screen a bit dimmer to save energy.
• Easy to Use: Turn on or off quickly from Quick Settings or Settings.
• Customizable: Choose when Battery Saver should start automatically.
• Energy Saver: New enhanced mode for saving energy even when plugged in.

Using Windows 11 Battery Saver is a great way to make your device last longer on a single charge.