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# VIDEO: How to Schedule Laptop Shutdown on a MacBook
- URL: https://www.techloy.com/video-how-to-schedule-laptop-shutdown-on-mac/
- Published: 2025-07-07T09:38:10.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-07T09:38:10.000Z
- Description: Learn how to automate shutdowns and save battery, energy, and maybe your sanity.
- Author: Ogbonda Chivumnovu
- Tags: / Tech Guide, MacBook, Laptop-PC, Videos

We’ve all done it, opened way too many tabs, left the charger plugged in, then walked away telling ourselves, “I’ll shut it down later.” Spoiler: later never comes. If your [Mac](https://www.techloy.com/tag/macbook/) could talk, it’d probably sigh every night as it burns energy in vain. 

But here's the good news, [macOS](https://www.techloy.com/tag/macos/) has a built-in way to handle your forgetfulness. You can schedule your Mac to shut itself down, no apps, no coding, just a few clicks and your laptop becomes a responsible adult all on its own. Here's how to do it.

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## How to Schedule Laptop Shutdown on Mac

- **Step 1:** Click on the Apple menu () in the top-left corner of your screen, and select *System Preferences*
- **Step 2:** In the System Preferences window, click on the *Battery* icon
- **Step 3:** You'll see an option, *Schedule*... in the bottom-left corner. Click it

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- **Step 4:** Check the box allows you to *Sleep*, *Restart*, or *Shut Down* your computer
- **Step 5:** Use the dropdown menu next to it to select *Shut Down.* Then, use the next dropdown menu to choose the frequency: *Weekdays, Weekends, Every Day, or Specific Day.* Then finally, click on *Apply*

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### Conclusion

Scheduling automatic shutdowns on your Mac is a simple fix for a common habit: forgetting to turn it off. Whether you want to save power, reduce wear on your device, or just keep things tidy, using macOS’s built-in scheduling feature does the job quietly and effectively. It’s one of those small tweaks that makes your setup smarter, without needing another reminder sticky note on your desk.