5 Ways to Set Low or Full Battery Alerts on MacBook

As a MacBook user, you probably know how important it is to stay on top of your battery life. Whether you are working on a project, streaming a movie, or just browsing the web, a low battery can be a real inconvenience. That’s why it is important to know how to set low or full battery alerts on your MacBook. In this article, we will show you 5 different ways to do it so you can choose the one that works best for you. From using built-in notifications to third party apps, we have got you covered. So if you are tired of constantly checking your battery life and want to be alerted when it is getting low or full, keep reading.

How to Set Low or Full battery Alarms on MacBook?

1. Use the built-in notification system

Use the built in notification system
To set low or full battery alerts using the built-in notification system on your MacBook, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
2. Click on Notifications and select Battery from the list on the left.
3. Under Battery you will see two options: Low battery alert and Full battery alert.
4. To set a low battery alert select the Low battery alert checkbox and choose the percentage at which you would like to receive the alert. For example you might choose to receive an alert when your battery falls below 20%.
5. To set a full battery alert select the Full battery alert checkbox.
6. Once you have set your alerts click OK to save your changes

Now, when your battery reaches the specified level you will receive a notification. You can also customize the way you receive these notifications by clicking the Options button next to each alert and choosing a notification style (e.g., banner, alert or sound).

2. Use a third-party app

To set low or full battery alerts using a third-party app on your MacBook, follow these steps:

1. Find and download a battery alert app that meets your needs. Some options include Battery Health, Battery Monitor, and Battery Life.
2. Install the app and open it.
3. Follow the app’s instructions to set up your low battery and full battery alerts. These instructions will vary depending on the app you choose, but generally, you’ll be able to set multiple alerts at different battery levels and customize the way you receive the alerts (e.g., through notifications, email, or SMS).
4. Once you’ve set your alerts, click “Save” or “OK” to apply your changes.

Now, when your battery reaches the specified level, you’ll receive an alert according to the settings you’ve chosen.

3. Use a script or terminal command

To set low or full battery alerts using a script or terminal command on your MacBook, follow these steps:

1. Open the Terminal app on your MacBook. This can be found in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.
2. To set a low battery alert, use the pmset command and specify the percentage at which you’d like to receive the alert. For example- to receive an alert when your battery falls below 20%, enter the following command:

 pmset -b lowbattery 2

  pmset -b fullcharge 1

4. Press Enter to run the command and set your alert.

Now when your battery reaches the specified level, you will receive an alert in the form of a terminal message.

Note: To turn off a low battery alert, you can use the pmset command with the nolowbattery option. For example- to turn off the low battery alert you set in step 2, enter the following command:

pmset -b nolowbattery 1

To turn off a full battery alert, you can use the pmset command with the nofullcharge option. For example- to turn off the full battery alert you set in step 3, enter the following command:

pmset -b nofullcharge 1

4. Use an AppleScript

To set low or full battery alerts using an AppleScript on your MacBook follow these steps:

1. Open the Script Editor app on your MacBook. This can be found in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.
2. In the Script Editor, enter the following code to set a low battery alert:

tell application "System Events"
    set batteryLevel to percentage of battery of current system
    if batteryLevel is less than 20 then
        display notification "Battery is low"
    end if
end tell

This script will display a notification if your battery falls below 20%. You can adjust the percentage and the notification message to suit your needs.

3. To set a full battery alert, enter the following code:

tell application "System Events"
    set batteryLevel to percentage of battery of current system
    if batteryLevel is equal to 100 then
        display notification "Battery is fully charged"
    end if
end tell

This script will display a notification when your battery is fully charged. You can customize the notification message to suit your needs.

4. Once you have entered your code, click Run to test your script.
5. To make your script run automatically, save it as an application. To do this go to the File menu and select Export. In the Export As field, choose Application from the dropdown menu. Then click Export.
6. In the Save As dialog, choose a location to save your application and click Save.

Now, your script will run automatically and display a notification when your battery reaches the specified level. You can also customize the way you receive these notifications by clicking the Options button next to each alert and choosing a notification style (e.g., banner, alert, or sound).

5. Use a widget

To set low or full battery alerts using a widget on your MacBook, follow these steps :

1. Click the +(plus) button in the top-left corner of the dashboard to open the Add Widgets window.
2. In the Add Widgets window select Battery from the list of available widgets.
3. This will add a battery widget to your dashboard that displays your battery level and any alerts you have set.
4. To customize your battery widget click the Edit button in the top-right corner of the dashboard. This will open the Edit Widgets window.
5. In the Edit Widgets window click on the battery widget and select the Options button.
6. From here you can customize your battery widget by choosing which alerts to display and by selecting a notification style (e.g., banner, alert, or sound).
7. Once you have customized your widget, click Done to apply your changes.

Now when your battery reaches the specified level, you will receive an alert according to the settings you have chosen. You can also customize the way you receive these notifications by clicking the Options button next to each alert and choosing a notification style (e.g., banner, alert, or sound).

FAQs

Wrapping Up

We hope our tips have helped you set up low or full battery alerts on your MacBook. These alerts can be extremely useful in helping you preserve battery power and avoid running out of juice when you need it most. Do you have any other tips for conserving battery power on a MacBook? Share them with us in the comments below!

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