It disables certain features and prefs on your phone to help make the battery last longer.

Instructions in this article apply toiOS 9and up.

If you’ve got an Apple Watch, too, check outHow to Use Power Reserve on Apple Watch.

Three ways to enable Low Power Mode on iPhone

There are several ways to enable Low Power Mode on your iPhone.

The easiest method is to tell Siri to “Turn on low power mode.”

Another way to enable Low Power Mode on iPhone is when your battery is very low.

Customize Controls, Low Power Mode buttons in iOS Settings

Here’s what to do:

OpenSettings.

What Does iPhone Low Power Mode Do?

While this is great, there are trade-offs.

According to Apple, the average person can expect to get up to an extra few hours of power.

Can You Use iPhone Low Power Mode All the Time?

Toturn on Low Power Mode on a Mac, select theAppleicon >System Preferences>Battery>Battery.

Check the box next toLow power mode.

On older iPhones, press and hold theSleep/Wakebutton.

On older iPhones, go toSettings>BatteryorSettings>General>Usageand turn onBattery Percentage.