>Usage
The pmset command allows you to manage macOS power management settings. Most pmset commands require administrative privileges, so prepend sudo to the command, e.g., sudo pmset sleepnow.
>Synopsis
>Options
pmset sleepnow
Puts the system to sleep immediately.
Example:
-zsh
sudo pmset sleepnow
The system goes to sleep immediately.
pmset schedule wake
Schedules a wake-up or power-on event at a specified date and time.
Example:
-zsh
sudo pmset schedule wake "03/15/2024 07:00:00"
The system is scheduled to wake up on March 15, 2024, at 7:00 AM.
pmset noidle
Prevents the system from going to sleep as long as the command runs.
Example:
-zsh
sudo pmset noidle
The system will not sleep until the terminal session is closed.
pmset displaysleep <minutes>
Sets the time (in minutes) before the display goes to sleep.
Example:
-zsh
sudo pmset displaysleep 10
The display will go to sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity.
pmset -a powernap <0 or 1>
Enables or disables Power Nap, allowing certain background tasks during sleep.
Example to enable Power Nap:
-zsh
sudo pmset -a powernap 1
Power Nap is now enabled.