The monitoring mode

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2026-08-25T15:59:09.4033333+00:00

Suddenly The Monitoring Mode is deactivating my additional screen when going into sleep mode

Can I disable The Monitoring Mode that has just been activated?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off
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  1. TaoLi 110.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-25T16:36:54.1233333+00:00

    Hello

    This sounds more like Windows 11 Presence Sensing than a separate “Monitoring Mode.” On supported PCs, it can automatically turn off or lock the screen when you move away, including when an external monitor is connected.

    Go to Settings > System > Power & battery > Screen and sleep, then turn off “Automatically turn off my screen when I leave.”

    Also open “More options” and disable “Lock my device when I leave while an external display is connected.”

    Microsoft’s official guide: https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/Windows/privacy/managing-presence-sensing-settings-in-windows-11

    If those options are not shown, please tell me the PC/monitor brand and model, as some manufacturers control the same feature through their own utility.

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