Running low on power while using your Chromebook can be frustrating.
To avoid that, enabling the battery-saving feature is a smart way to stretch your battery life.
Below are clear steps on how to turn on battery saver on Chromebook using built-in options.
Step 1: Turn on the Feature Using Chrome Flags
Before you can use the battery saver, you need to activate it from the experimental settings in Chrome.
Follow these instructions:
| Action | Description |
| Open Chrome | Launch Google Chrome browser on your Chromebook. |
| Enter Flag URL | In the address bar, type: chrome://flags/#battery-saver-mode-available |
| Choose Enabled | Look for the Battery Saver option and switch it to Enabled. |
| Restart Chrome | Click the Restart button to apply the change and reboot the browser. |
Once Chrome reopens, the energy-saving function becomes accessible through your system settings.
Step 2: Switch on Battery Saver from Chromebook Settings
Now that the feature is available, you can easily toggle it on through the system menu.
Here’s how to do it:
| Step | What to Do |
| Open Quick Menu | Click the time section at the bottom-right corner of the screen. |
| Access Settings | Hit the gear symbol to open System Preferences. |
| Go to Power Section | Select Performance from the sidebar, then choose Power. |
| Turn On Energy Saver | Flip the switch next to Energy Saver to activate the mode. |
You now have the option to use Battery Saver manually, anytime you want—not only when the battery is running low.
This helps during long travel or when doing tasks for extended hours.
Things to Keep in Mind
When this mode is active, it works by lowering some background processes.
As a result, things like video quality or gaming speed might drop a bit. That’s normal and helps your battery last longer.
Related Help Topics
- If your Chromebook’s battery stays stuck at 1%, you might be dealing with a hardware or system bug. We’ve covered steps to solve that problem in a separate guide.
- Also, if your Chromebook keeps restarting randomly, don’t worry. You can find a complete article on how to handle that issue as well.
Enabling this feature is one of the best ways to ensure your Chromebook lasts longer on a single charge.
Now that you know how to turn on battery saver on Chromebook, you can keep working, watching, or browsing without rushing to find a power outlet.
Make sure you follow both steps carefully—first to unlock the feature, and then to activate it.
