3 Fixes for Battery Icon Not Showing on Mac
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Basic Fixes
Fix 1: Ensure Battery Indicator Is Enabled
The Control Center on your Mac lets you quickly access different features and settings, such as keyboard brightness, wireless connections, volume levels, etc. Your Mac can show the battery icon in the Control Center or the top Menu Bar. So, if the battery icon is missing on your Mac, we recommend checking the Control Center settings.
OpenSettings > Control Center > Battery >click the toggle next toShow in Menu Bar or Show in Control Center> enableBattery Indicator.
Fix 2: Use SMC Reset (For Intel Chip-Powered Macs)
If you use a Mac with an Intel processor and still face the issue, opt for an SMC reset. The SMC, or System Management Controller, is a chip that stores critical details related to your Mac’s power and temperature. Since we are talking about the battery icon, which shows your Mac’s energy usage, it’s a good option to use an SMC reset.
Note: This feature is not applicable to Macs with M-series chips. For them, a simple restart equals an SMC reset.
Step 1: Shut Downyour Mac.
Step 2:Wait for a few seconds. Then, press and hold theShift + Left Option + Left Control keyboardshortcut. Press and hold thePower Buttonas well.
Keep pressing thefour keysfor another7 seconds. If your Mac turns on, it will play the default startup chime again while you hold down the keys.
Step 3: Release all four keysand press thePower buttonto restart your Mac.
Fix 3: Check Battery Health
If none of the solutions work, check the System Information menu and look for the Battery Status. Your Mac’s battery may be damaged or not getting charged at all. Here’s how to check it.
Step 1:Press Command + Spacebar keyboard shortcut to openSpotlight Search> typeSystem Information> pressReturn.
Step 2:Click onPowerfrom the left sidebar andcheck the conditionof the battery.
If it doesn’t say Normal, we suggest visiting your nearest Apple Store and getting the battery repaired.
We recommend always charging your MacBook using the official Apple-certified charger.
Tip:Learn more about the best ways tolimit battery charge on your MacBookto improve its battery life.
Alternative: Enable Battery Widget
You can enable the Battery Widget on the home screen of your Mac. It will also show the battery level of devices connected to your Mac.
Right-clickon the home screen > selectEdit Widgets>Batteries> select theBattery widget> click onDone.
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Last updated on 29 July, 2024
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