How To See Sleep States In Windows 10 Windows power management goes far beyond just putting your PC to sleep. In this video, we'll walk through the different Windows 10 sleep states, how to see which ones your device supports, and how to configure them. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. What Are Windows Sleep States? Modern sleep states in Windows 10 help strike a balance between responsiveness and energy efficiency. These states control how your device uses power from full operation to ultra-low energy modes like hibernation. Understanding these states can help you manage performance and extend device life. Types Of Windows 10 Sleep States Let's break down the most common Windows 10 sleep states: First, there’s Modern Standby, also known as S0ix. It keeps your system connected to networks while minimizing power use. You'll still get notifications and updates even when your screen is off. Then there’s Traditional Sleep or S3. It powers down most of the system except RAM. That allows quick wake-up times while still saving energy. For maximum power savings, Windows uses Hibernation, or S4. This state saves your system's memory to disk and shuts down nearly all hardware. It's ideal for longer periods of inactivity and consumes almost zero power. These sleep states are supported differently depending on your hardware, BIOS/UEFI, and drivers. How To See Sleep States On Your PC To check which sleep states are available on your system, use the powercfg tool: Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run powercfg /a to see which sleep states your system supports. This will tell you whether S0ix, S3, or S4 is available, depending on your hardware and drivers. Configuring Wake Sources Windows allows you to customize what can wake your PC, such as keyboard or mouse input, scheduled tasks, or network activity. IT admins can fine-tune wake rules to balance accessibility with energy efficiency. For example: Configure network adapters to respond only to specific packets. Allow peripherals to wake only when necessary. Schedule wake times for updates or maintenance. Understanding and configuring sleep states gives IT professionals better control over system availability and energy use. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to see sleep states in Windows 10, linked in the description below. Be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this.