Every feature, explained
A deep dive into what PowerDoze can do for your PC.
Scheduled sleep rules
Create time-based rules that control when your PC goes to sleep. Each rule defines a time window and a sleep timeout. PowerDoze evaluates rules every minute and applies the matching one.
- Set different timeouts for work hours, evening, and late night
- Filter by day of week (e.g., weekdays only, weekends only)
- Link a Power Mode to each rule for full automation
- Rules are evaluated by priority — first match wins
- Free: up to 3 rules / Pro: unlimited
One-click power modes
Power Modes bundle multiple system settings into a single profile you can switch with one click. Each mode controls:
- Windows power scheme (Balanced, High Performance, Power Saver, or custom GUID)
- CPU min/max percentage and boost mode
- Cooling policy (active vs. passive)
- Screen timeout (AC and DC separately)
- PCIe ASPM link state power management
- NVIDIA GPU power limit (if NVIDIA driver is available)
- Free: 2 modes / Pro: unlimited
App whitelist
Prevent your PC from sleeping when specific apps are running. Perfect for downloads, rendering, long-running tasks, or any process that shouldn't be interrupted.
- Organize apps into groups (e.g., "Games", "Work", "Downloads")
- Scan running processes or installed apps to add quickly
- Drag-and-drop to reorder between groups
- Icons auto-extracted from executables
Fullscreen & game detection
PowerDoze automatically detects when a fullscreen application (game, movie, presentation) is running and suspends all sleep rules. When you exit fullscreen, the normal schedule resumes.
- Works with any DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan game
- Also detects fullscreen video players and presentation apps
- No configuration needed — fully automatic
- FPS counter available in the hardware monitor overlay
Away mode
When you stop using your PC for a configurable number of minutes, PowerDoze automatically switches to an eco-friendly power mode. When you return, it restores your previous settings.
- Free: Enable/disable away mode with a fixed idle timeout
- Pro: Choose which power mode to switch to when away
- Pro: Separate timeout for AC and battery power
- Uses Windows idle detection (keyboard + mouse activity)
- Won't trigger during fullscreen apps or meetings
App foreground auto-switch
Automatically switch to a specific power mode when a particular app is in the foreground. When you switch away from that app, the previous mode is restored.
- Map any process to a power mode (e.g., Premiere Pro → Performance)
- Meeting app detection: Teams, Zoom, Slack, Discord, and more
- Customizable meeting app list
- Higher priority than schedule rules — foreground always wins
Wi-Fi geofencing
Automatically switch power modes based on which Wi-Fi network you're connected to. Acts as a simple location-aware trigger without GPS.
- Map Wi-Fi SSIDs to power modes (e.g., "Office-5G" → Balanced)
- Automatically detects current SSID
- Useful for "at work" vs. "at home" vs. "at coffee shop" profiles
- Checks periodically in the background
Battery smart policy
Define automatic power mode switches based on battery level and charging state. Keep Performance when plugged in, switch to Power Saver below 30%.
- Set battery level thresholds (e.g., below 20% → Power Saver)
- Separate modes for AC power vs. battery
- Transition notifications so you know when modes change
- Works alongside schedule rules and away mode
Hardware monitor
A real-time system dashboard with CPU, RAM, network, temperature, and FPS readings. Available as a full screen or a compact floating overlay.
- CPU usage, frequency, and temperature
- RAM usage and available memory
- Network upload/download speed
- FPS counter for DirectX games
- Mini Mode: a compact floating panel that stays on top
- Power consumption tracking and session statistics
Smart tasks
Schedule automated system actions like shutdown, restart, sleep, or lock at a specific time or after a countdown. Useful for overnight tasks or maintenance windows.
- Actions: Shutdown, Restart, Sleep, Hibernate, Lock, Sign Out
- Triggers: specific time (once/daily), countdown timer
- Pre-execution warning notification (30 seconds before)
- Enable/disable individual tasks without deleting them
Analytics & energy report
Track your power usage over time, see which modes you use most, and estimate your energy savings. Includes an achievement system to gamify your power management habits.
- Power history chart (7/14/30 day views)
- Mode usage breakdown and time distribution
- Estimated kWh saved and CO2 reduction
- Electricity cost estimation (multiple currencies and pricing tiers)
- Achievement badges for power-saving milestones
- Export to CSV for further analysis
Settings export & import
Back up your entire configuration (rules, modes, whitelist, smart detect settings) to a single file. Restore on the same PC or transfer to a new machine.
- One-click export of all settings
- Import restores everything — rules, modes, whitelist, policies
- Useful for PC migration, fresh Windows installs, or sharing configs
- Automatic backup snapshots before every save operation