How can I get phone notifications when my laptop is unplugged?

November 14, 2025 4 answers
Asked by CuriousTraveler42
I often travel to cafes, and when I need to step away from my laptop, I worry about leaving it unattended. I'm looking for a way to set up a system that alerts my phone if my laptop gets unplugged from the charger. Is there a specific method or a tutorial on YouTube that could guide me on how to do this?

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SkepticalWatcher
Honestly, I'd find it hard to leave my laptop alone in a public place. It could disappear so fast that by the time you get an alert, it could already be gone!
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GadgetFanatic99
Another simple solution could be to set up your laptop to send an email when it gets unplugged, and you can check that on your phone.
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SecurityNerd101
A practical tip would be to use the security slot on your laptop. You can attach it to a chair or a heavy object to deter theft.
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TechGuru88
You might want to consider using a script with Bash or Python, combined with a service like Pushbullet. You could use a program called `acpi`โ€”running `acpi -b` will let you know if itโ€™s charging or unplugged. You could set it to check every second, and when it detects unplugging, it sends a notification to your phone. Iโ€™ll think about a more efficient approach later when I have more time!
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