Set Your Power and Screen Saver on a Windows Device

These instructions will guide you to the areas in Windows 11 where you can change your power settings and screen saver settings to personalize your experience.

• Power Settings: Adjust when your screen turns off or when your device goes to sleep to save energy or stay active longer.
• Screen Saver Settings: Choose a screen saver style, set a wait time, and customize its appearance.

Power Settings

Set Power Settings

1. Open Settings
   • Click Start → Settings (gear icon).
2. Navigate to Power & Battery
   • Go to System → Power & Battery.
3. Adjust Screen and Sleep
   • Under Screen and sleep, choose how long your device stays on when plugged in or on battery.

Choose your settings

Set Screen Saver

1. Open Screen Saver Settings
   • Press Windows + S, type Screen Saver, and select Change screen saver.
2. Choose a Screen Saver
   • In the dialog box, pick a screen saver from the dropdown.
3. Set Wait Time
   • Enter the number of minutes before the screen saver activates.
4. Apply and OK
   • Click Apply, then OK.