If you often find yourself scrambling to save battery before the day ends, it’s time to automate iPhone Low Power Mode. Instead of waiting for the 20% prompt or manually toggling it, you can set a custom automation that enables Low Power Mode when your battery drops to a specific level.
What Is Low Power Mode?
Low Power Mode conserves battery by reducing iPhone performance and disabling certain background activities. It temporarily:
- Disables background app refresh
- Reduces motion and screen brightness
- Stops automatic mail fetch
- Pauses iCloud Photos syncing
Although it limits some functionality, it’s ideal when your battery is running low and no charger is in sight.
Set Up Low Power Mode Automation Using Shortcuts
Follow these steps to create a personal automation that turns on Low Power Mode when your battery reaches your chosen level:
- Open the Shortcuts app and tap the Automation tab at the bottom.
- Tap the + (plus) icon in the top-right corner to create a new automation.
- Scroll and select Battery Level from the list.
- Choose “Falls Below X%” and drag the slider to set your desired battery threshold (e.g., 50%).
- Tap Next, then tap Add Action.
- Search for “Set Low Power Mode”, select it, and make sure it’s set to Turn On.
- Tap Next, disable “Ask Before Running”, and confirm by tapping Don’t Ask.
- Enable Run Immediately, then tap Done.
Your automation is now active. When your iPhone battery dips below the chosen percentage, Low Power Mode will activate automatically in the background.
Use Focus Mode Instead (Optional Alternative)
Don’t want to use Shortcuts? You can configure a Focus mode to activate at specific times, and within its system filters, enable Low Power Mode. It’s a less dynamic but still useful method to manage power usage based on your daily routine.
Conclusion
Automating Low Power Mode can be a smart battery-saving strategy, especially if your usage drains power quickly. With just a few taps in the Shortcuts app, you can ensure your iPhone saves power right when you need it—without constant reminders or manual toggles.
