Energy Saver MDM payload settings for Apple devices
Use the Energy Saver payload to configure power-related settings for users of a Mac enrolled in a mobile device management (MDM) solution. Some hardware-specific options must be set manually on the Mac and aren’t available through a configuration profile. To view specific Energy Saver settings, see Change energy saver preferences on Mac.
The Energy Saver payload supports the following. For more information, see Payload information.
Supported payload identifier: com.apple.MCX
Supported operating systems and channels: macOS device.
Supported enrolment methods: Device Enrolment, Automated Device Enrolment.
Duplicates allowed: True — only one Energy Saver payload can be delivered to a device.
You can use the settings in the table below with the Energy Saver payload.
Setting | Description | Required | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Desktop | Use the settings in the Desktop pane to configure settings for desktop Mac computers. The settings available mirror those in the Energy Saver in System Settings (macOS 13 or later) or System Preferences (macOS 12.0.1 or earlier). | No | |||||||||
Laptop | Use the settings in the Desktop pane to configure settings for Mac laptop computers. The settings available mirror those in the Energy Saver in System Settings (macOS 13 or later) or System Preferences (macOS 12.0.1 or earlier). | No | |||||||||
Schedule | Use the settings to schedule Startup or Wake times, as well as Sleep or Shutdown times. The settings available mirror those in:
| No | |||||||||
Destroy FileVault key on standby | Prevents macOS from storing a temporary FileVault key in SMC or RAM when the Mac is on standby. | No | |||||||||
Disable Sleep | Prevents the Mac from going to sleep. | No | |||||||||
Note: Each MDM vendor implements these settings differently. To learn how various Energy Saver settings are applied to your devices, consult your MDM vendor’s documentation.