How to Enable Low Power Mode on iPhone & iPad

Reduce power consumption when battery is low by enabling Low Power Mode to extend battery life.

Extend your battery life by 20-30% when running low on power with Low Power Mode.

Why This Matters

Low Power Mode temporarily reduces power consumption by:

• Disabling automatic downloads and mail fetch
• Reducing visual effects and animations
• Limiting background app activity
• Reducing screen brightness
• Disabling 5G (except for video streaming)

When to use:

• Battery below 20%
• Away from charger for extended period
• Need device to last longer

Step-by-Step Guide

Method 1: Quick Access from Settings

1. Open Settings

Tap Settings on your home screen.

2. Go to Battery

Tap Battery.

3. Enable Low Power Mode

Toggle on Low Power Mode.

✅ Done! Your device is now in Low Power Mode.

Method 2: Control Center

1. Open Control Center

• iPhone with Face ID: Swipe down from top-right corner
• iPhone with Home button: Swipe up from bottom
• iPad: Swipe down from top-right corner

2. Tap Battery Icon

Tap the battery icon to toggle Low Power Mode on/off.

Method 3: Automatic Prompt

When your battery reaches 20% (and again at 10%), iOS will automatically prompt you to enable Low Power Mode.

What Changes in Low Power Mode?

Disabled features:

• Email fetch
• Background app refresh
• Automatic downloads
• Some visual effects
• Auto-Lock (reduced to 30 seconds)

Reduced performance:

• Slower processor speed
• Dimmer display
• Limited 5G

Still works normally:

• Phone calls and messages
• Internet browsing
• Apps (but may be slower)
• Photos and Camera

How Long Does It Last?

Low Power Mode automatically turns off when:

• You charge your device to 80% or more
• You manually disable it

Battery Savings

Typical battery life extension:

• Light use: +2-3 hours
• Moderate use: +1-2 hours
• Heavy use: +30-60 minutes

Tips for Maximum Battery Life

1. Enable at 50% if you know you’ll need extra battery later
2. Combine with airplane mode when you don’t need connectivity
3. Lower brightness manually for even more savings
4. Close unnecessary apps before enabling

Works on iPhone and iPad

This feature is available on both iPhone and iPad running iOS 9 or later. The settings are identical on both devices.

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