How to get low/full battery alerts on macOS

From the menu, select Preferences. On the Preferences window, you will a Notifications section. There are two types of notifications you can enable; low, and full battery notifications. Enable them both, and use the sliders to set the low, and full battery level that will trigger an alert.

1. How do I get low battery notification on Mac?
2. Is there a battery saver mode on Mac?
3. How do I get the battery percentage to show on my MacBook Pro?
4. Why is my Mac battery life so short all of a sudden?
5. How long does a MacBook Pro battery last on a single charge?
6. Is it OK to use MacBook while charging?
7. How do I reset my Mac battery?
8. Should I leave my MacBook Pro plugged in all the time 2020?
9. How can I improve battery life on my Mac?
10. Why isn't my battery percentage showing on my Mac?
11. Why is my battery not showing on my Mac?
12. What is a good battery cycle count for MacBook Pro?

How do I get low battery notification on Mac?

Follow these steps to enable the battery status menu item:

1. Open System Preferences.
2. Click Energy Saver.
3. Enable the "Show battery status in menu bar" check box to display the battery status menu item.

Is there a battery saver mode on Mac?

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Battery, then click Battery or Power Adapter. ... For example, you can choose to dim your display and put your Mac in sleep mode sooner when it's using its battery.

How do I get the battery percentage to show on my MacBook Pro?

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Dock & Menu Bar. Click Battery, then select “Show Percentage.”

Why is my Mac battery life so short all of a sudden?

Your battery might drain fast when you're working on your Mac because, for one reason or another, you're running one-too-many apps at the same time. If your battery is draining fast after upgrading to macOS 10.14, it might be due to some default settings.

How long does a MacBook Pro battery last on a single charge?

Apple officially says the new MacBook Pro is rated for up to 10 hours of battery life. Specifically, its tech specs page says all new 13-inch and 15-inch models are capable of up to 10 hours of wireless web browsing, up to 10 hours of iTunes movie playback, and up to 30 days of standby time on a single charge.

Is it OK to use MacBook while charging?

During both charge ups, you can use your MacBook as usual. It isn't bad, but Apple doesn't recommend it. If you do so, you'll most likely end up with paltry battery life. Apple says that in order to for the battery to work, electrons need to move around.

How do I reset my Mac battery?

To reset it, do the following—you can find the same information buried on the Apple website.

1. Shut down your MacBook Pro.
2. Turn it back on.
3. Press and hold the Command, Option, P, and R keys while it's starting up. ...
4. Hold the keys down for at least 20 seconds.
5. Release the keys.

Should I leave my MacBook Pro plugged in all the time 2020?

Apple does not recommend leaving your MacBook plugged in all the time. Furthermore, Apple even recommends charging and discharging your MacBook's battery at least once per month — it even has a calendar event to remind you. Restore Energy Saver defaults.

How can I improve battery life on my Mac?

You can save battery on your Mac computer by adjusting your "Energy Saver" settings, and making sure you are running the latest software. Additional ways to save battery on your Mac include turning down your brightness, turning off Wi-Fi, and closing apps when they aren't in use.

Why isn't my battery percentage showing on my Mac?

Your Mac doesn't show the battery percentage by default, although you can click the battery icon to see the percentage in the drop-down menu. ... Click the Apple icon from the menu bar and choose the “System Preferences” option. Here, go to the “Dock & Menu Bar” section. Now, from the sidebar, choose the “Battery” option.

Why is my battery not showing on my Mac?

If the battery icon in the menu bar contains an X, either your Mac does not recognize the battery or the battery is not properly installed in your portable Mac. ... If your computer has an accessible battery: If you can access the battery, remove it, then reinstall it.

What is a good battery cycle count for MacBook Pro?

What is my Mac's battery cycle? Most current Macs (MacBooks, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros) use batteries assessed as having 1,000 battery cycles. That's pretty much good enough for at least three years of regular use. Older Macs (including the original MacBook Air) carried batteries with just 300 cycles inside.