If you want your screen to get dimmer automatically to save battery on your Windows 11 laptop or desktop, you can use the Energy saver feature. This guide will show you how to turn on or off the setting that lowers the screen brightness when Energy saver is active.

What is Energy Saver?
Energy saver is a tool in Windows that helps your computer use less power. It can save your laptop’s battery so it lasts longer by reducing things like screen brightness and background activity.

You can turn Energy saver on or off anytime on your computer. You can also set it to turn on automatically when your battery is low. Learn more about Energy saver here.

How to Turn On or Off Lower Screen Brightness When Using Energy Saver

When Energy saver is on, Windows can automatically lower your screen brightness to save power. But if you want, you can turn this dimming feature on or off. Here’s how:

Step 1: Open Settings

Click the Start button (the Windows icon) at the bottom left of your screen, then click Settings. Or press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings quickly.

Step 2: Go to System Settings

In the Settings window, click on System on the left side.

Step 3: Open Power & Battery

On the right side, find and click Power & battery (sometimes just called Power).

Step 4: Find Energy Saver Settings

Scroll down until you see Energy saver. Click to expand it.

Step 5: Turn On or Off Lower Screen Brightness

Look for the option labeled “Lower screen brightness when using energy saver”. Click the switch to turn it On if you want your screen to get dimmer when Energy saver is active, or Off if you want to keep your brightness the same.

Step 6: Close Settings

When you’re done, just close the Settings window. Your choice will be saved automatically.

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Summary

• You can choose if your screen dims automatically when Energy saver is on, helping you save battery power.
• Follow the simple steps above to turn this feature on or off in Windows 11.
• If you have questions or want to share tips, feel free to leave a comment below.

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