How to Turn On or Off Mobile Hotspot Power Saving in Windows 11
Windows 11’s mobile hotspot power saving automatically turns off your internet sharing after five minutes of no devices connecting.
This setting helps save your laptop’s battery life by shutting down the hotspot when it’s not being used.
Your PC can share its internet connection to create a Wi-Fi network for other devices, just like a portable router. You can share from Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or even your mobile data plan.
Open Settings, click Network & internet, then Mobile hotspot. Find the Power saving option and toggle it On or Off.
How to Turn Mobile Hotspot Power Saving On or Off (Using a BAT File)
If you’re comfortable working with command files—which are files that execute commands when double-clicked—and have administrator access, a BAT file offers another way to quickly toggle this feature.
Turn ON Power Saving (default setting):
To enable power saving (the default setting): The Windows 11 mobile hotspot shares your internet connection efficiently. Its power saving feature conserves battery by automatically disabling the hotspot when it’s not in use. You can manage this power saving option either through the Settings app or a quick script.
Does 🪟 Windows 11 support mobile hotspot?
Windows 11 – Turn Mobile Hotspot On / Off Here’s how to turn Mobile Hotspot for your Windows 11 device on or off. If your device isn’t running Windows® 11, refer to the Windows 10 instructions.
Why can't I set up a mobile hotspot on my PC?
Ensure your network adapter driver is up to date. An outdated driver might prevent you from connecting to a hotspot. To check, type ‘Device Manager’ in the taskbar search box, select Device Manager, then navigate to ‘Network adapters.’ Right-click on your adapter (e.g., Intel® Dual Band Wireless).
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