Windows 11 automatically turns off the display after a certain period of inactivity to save power and extend battery life on laptops. This feature is controlled by the screen timeout setting, which determines how long the system waits before turning off the display when the computer is idle.
Depending on your preferences, you may want the screen to turn off sooner to save energy, or stay on longer when reading documents, watching content, or giving presentations. Windows 11 allows you to easily change this setting through the Power & battery settings.
If you want to change the screen turn off timeout in Windows 11, follow the steps below.
How to Change the Screen Turn Off Timeout in Windows 11
Use the following method to adjust how long Windows waits before turning off the display.
1. Open Power & Battery Settings
First, access the power settings in Windows.
- Press Windows + I to open Settings.
- Click System in the left sidebar.
- Select Power & battery.
This page contains options related to power usage and sleep settings.
2. Open Screen and Sleep Settings
Next, locate the display timeout options.
- Scroll down to the Power section.
- Click Screen and sleep.
You will see several options related to display and sleep behavior.
3. Change the Screen Turn Off Timeout
Now adjust the timeout duration.
- Locate On battery power, turn off my screen after (for laptops).
- Locate When plugged in, turn off my screen after.
- Select a preferred time from the dropdown menu.
Available options typically include 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or Never.
4. Close the Settings App
After selecting the desired timeout:
- Close the Settings window.
- The new display timeout will apply automatically.
No restart is required.
Conclusion
The screen turn off timeout in Windows 11 controls how long the system waits before turning off the display when the computer is idle. Adjusting this setting can help improve battery life, reduce energy consumption, or keep the screen active for longer periods when needed.
By following the steps above, you can easily change the display timeout and customize the power behavior of your Windows 11 system.
