Disabling “Intelligent Sensing Technology” to Restore Auto-Sleep Functionality on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (Windows 11)
If you own a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16AHP9 with an OLED display and are experiencing issues with your screen not entering sleep mode automatically, you’re not alone. Many users have encountered this problem after customizing their power or battery settings. A common culprit is Lenovo’s “Intelligent Sensing Technology,” which can override Windows’ sleep commands and keep your display active, even when you want it to turn off automatically.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of why this feature may interfere with your desired power management behavior and steps on how to disable it to enable proper auto-sleep functionality.
Understanding the Issue: Why Is Your Screen Staying Awake?
Your device’s behavior might be affected by Lenovo’s proprietary “Intelligent Sensing Technology,” designed to enhance user experience by detecting activity or environmental conditions. However, in some cases, this feature can prevent the display from sleeping as expected.
When running the command powercfg -requests in Windows Command Prompt, you might see an output similar to:
DISPLAY:
[S] Intelligent Sensing Technology requests to keep display on
This indicates that the Intelligent Sensing feature is actively requesting to keep your display illuminated, overriding Windows’ normal sleep commands.
Step-by-Step Solution: How to Disable “Intelligent Sensing Technology”
1. Identify the Software or Service Responsible
Lenovo’s Intelligent Sensing Technology is typically managed through pre-installed utilities or device drivers. Disabling or modifying these may involve:
- Using Lenovo Vantage or similar utility applications
- Disabling specific device features via Device Manager
- Updating or configuring system drivers
- Adjusting BIOS/UEFI settings
2. Disable via Lenovo Vantage (if installed)
Lenovo Vantage is the primary application to configure device-specific features.
- Launch Lenovo Vantage from the Start menu.
- Navigate to Device Settings > Power & Battery.
- Look for options related to “Intelligent Sensing” or “Smart Sensing” and toggle them off.
- Save changes and restart your device.
3. Use Device Manager to Disable Relevant Devices
If the setting isn’t available via Vantage:
- Right-click on Start and select Device Manager.
- Expand Sensors or Input Devices.
- Locate any entries
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