How to Change MacBook Sleep Settings

In this article, we will consider ways to change the sleep mode settings on your MacBook. You'll learn how to change MacBook sleep time manually, as well as through the System Preferences menu. In addition, we'll provide a step-by-step guide on how to adjust your own timer to put your MacBook in sleep mode at the scheduled time.

Putting MacBook to sleep manually

You can manually hibernate your MacBook in one of the following ways:

• Select "Sleep" from the Apple menu;

• Press the power button followed by the sleep button;
• Close the lid and the notebook will enter sleep mode by default.

If your MacBook has an IR port, you can change time to sleep and put it into hibernation mode or start it from sleep using Apple Remote:

• Press the Play/Pause button for 5 seconds to activate the sleep mode;
• Press any button on the remote control to start your MacBook.

How to change MacBook sleep time setting

You can put your MacBook to sleep after a specified period, for example, from a minute to three hours after inactivity. You can also prevent your device from entering sleep mode. 

First, to change MacBook sleep settings, tap the Apple symbol in the top left corner of the screen, go to "System Preferences", and select "Battery". Power settings are available in this section.

On the Battery tab:

• Move the "Turn off display after" slider to the needed time interval, after which the display will go into sleep mode;
• Turn on Power Nap when running on battery power to enable the laptop to come out of sleep mode to check for new emails. 

On the Power Adapter tab, you can:

• Move the "Turn off display after" slider to select the waiting time before automatically turning off;
• Prevent the device from entering hibernation mode automatically when the display is turned off;
• allow to exit sleep mode when Wi-Fi is turned on or when a program requests access to the network.
• allow to exit hibernation mode to perform certain tasks, such as checking email or messengers.

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How to adjust a MacBook sleep timer

You can schedule hibernation if you have a specific routine and know exactly when you won't use your Mac. For example, you fall asleep no later than midnight and often forget to turn off your device. Simply schedule hibernation for midnight, so your Macbook doesn't run until morning, discharging the battery:

• Click on Apple in the top left corner of the screen and click on "System Preferences";
• Open the battery settings and select "Schedule";
• Select the day of the week and time that you want your Mac to enter the sleep mode, then press OK. 

If you need to hibernate your device, go to "Applications", then "Utilities" and open "Terminal". Type sudo shutdown, press the spacebar, and type -h to shut down the device, -r to reboot, and -s to hibernate. After the space bar, type + followed by the minutes you plan to set the timer for and press “Return”.

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Changing the MacBook sleep settings can increase the lifespan of the battery of your Apple laptop. If your MacBook battery isn't holding a charge well, you can consider replacing it with a new one. A variety of MacBook batteries can be found on the Apple Parts website.

On the Apple Parts website, you can find only original parts for different models of MacBooks. All parts and components have been tested, so they guarantee operation with the declared characteristics. If you are not sure that you can replace the part yourself, order a repair at Apple Parts by mail. 

Send us your device and get the diagnostic results. Pay the cost of repair services and get your MacBook back within 1–2 days, depending on the distance to your locality. Together with a working device, you will also receive a warranty on the part that Apple installed.

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