hp-levels

hp-levels

The `hp-levels` command is a utility, commonly found on HP laptops and workstations running Linux, that allows users to view and manage the battery charge levels. It provides information about the current state of the battery, including charge percentage, charging status, and health. Additionally, it sometimes allows configuration of low-battery actions such as suspending or hibernating the system when the battery reaches a critical level. It's a useful tool for monitoring and controlling power consumption on portable HP devices. The precise functionality available depends on the specific HP model and the installed drivers and utilities. Note that availability of the utility also depends on the kernel, related support packages (like hp-tools), and can also be limited to distributions of linux that support HP hardware.

Functionality and availability vary significantly depending on the HP laptop model, Linux distribution, and installed HP support packages. It might not be available on all HP systems, or even provide useful information if the system does not provide the necessary information.

The `hp-levels` command is generally installed with HP specific support packages. If not found, search your distributions package manager for packages that start with `hp` or contain the terms `battery` or `power` to find the appropiate package for your system.

It's important to acknowledge that many distributions will not ship `hp-levels` with a standard manual page. Users are encouraged to consult the HP website or community forums for specific model details.

acpi(1), upower(1), pm-utils(1)