macOS 26.4 includes a battery limit slider like iOS 26.
The Mac just got iPhone and iPad functionality as macOS Tahoe 26.4 includes a dedicated slider to adjust the battery charge limit.
With the start of the iPhone 15 series, Apple introduced an opt-in option that limited the battery charge to just 80%. The goal of this feature was to help preserve battery life over time. iOS 18 gave iPhone users another option to limit battery charge anywhere from 80% to 100%.
Now macOS has gained the same battery-saving ability thanks to the first developer beta version of macOS 26.4, which was released on Monday. The macOS Tahoe version of the feature works the same as it does on iOS, and includes a slider that allows users to select a specific battery charge limit.
Users can enable Charge Limit by opening System Settings and going to battery and clicking on the information symbol next to it Charging choice.
In addition, the iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4 developer betas made Charge Limit available in the built-in Shortcuts app for even more customization.
Apple’s decision to bring charging restrictions to macOS is a good move, but its usefulness will depend on individual work habits. Some may leave their MacBook Pro plugged in for most of the day, while students may need to carry it around and use the built-in battery more often.