How to Set Custom Low Battery Alerts on Windows 11

Laptop batteries don’t last forever, and if you often find yourself caught off guard when your device suddenly powers off, setting a custom low battery alert can help. Windows 11 already includes default low battery notifications, but customizing them ensures you receive alerts in a way that matches your preferences. This guide will walk you through how to set and personalize low battery alerts on Windows 11.

Method 1: Use the Built-In Battery Alert

Windows has built-in options to trigger alerts at specific battery levels. Here’s how to configure them:

Step 1. Open Power Options

• Press Win + S, type Control Panel, and select the application from the results.
• In the Control Panel, go to Hardware and Sound > Power Options.

Step 2. Edit Your Power Plan

• Click Change plan settings next to the active power plan.

• Select Change advanced power settings.

Step 3. Set Low Battery Levels and Notifications

• Scroll down to the bottom of the list and expand the Battery section by clicking the plus (+) sign next to it.
• Configure these options:

Low battery level – set your desired percentage for both On battery and Plugged in scenarios (e.g., 20%).

Low battery notification – set to On.

Step 4. Save Settings

Click Apply and OK to enable your custom low battery alert.

Method 2: Create a Custom Low Battery Alert with Task Scheduler

Task Scheduler allows you to run a program, script, or message when the battery reaches a certain level. Here’s how:

Step 1. Open Notepad

Press Win + S, type Notepad, and launch the app.

Step 2. Create the Script

1. Copy and paste the following code:

Note: Replace the number "30" with your desired battery percentage threshold.

2. Save the file with a .ps1 extension (e.g., BatteryAlert.ps1) by selecting All Files in the Save as type dropdown menu. Choose a location where you want to save.

Step 3. Configuring Task Scheduler

1. Press Win + S and type Task Scheduler, then open the application.

2. In the right-hand Actions pane, click Create Task.

3. Under the General tab, provide a descriptive name like Low Battery Alert.

4. Check the box that says Run whether user is logged on or not for uninterrupted functionality.

Step 4. Set the Trigger 

1. Navigate to the Triggers tab, click New, and set Begin the task to On a schedule.

2. Enable Repeat task every and set it to 5 minutes (or your preferred interval).

Step 5. Add the Action

Switch to the Actions tab, click New, and set:

Program/script: powershell.exe

Add arguments: -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "C:UsersYNZQ-02OneDriveDesktopBatteryAlert.ps1"

Replace the path with the actual location of your PowerShell script.

Step 6. Save and Finish

Click OK to create the task and enter your Windows password if prompted.

Conclusion

By setting custom low battery alerts, you can take better control over your device’s power management and avoid unpleasant surprises when working on important tasks.