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# Stay On Plugged Modes

In the **Kiosk Settings** tab of the **Edit Device Profile** screen, the **Stay On Plugged Modes** section lets you define which **power source types** should keep the device *awake* and prevent it from going into sleep or power‑saving mode.

This is useful in kiosk, signage, point‑of‑sale, or dedicated‑use devices where the screen and system *must remain active* while the device is connected to power.

**Navigation:**\
`Device Management > Device Profiles > Edit Profile > Kiosk Settings > Stay On Plugged Modes`

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### **What Stay On Plugged Modes Controls**

When a device is plugged into power, Android normally decides whether to keep the screen on or allow it to go to sleep based on system settings. With **Stay On Plugged Modes**, you can *override this default behavior* for specific power sources:

| **Option**      | **What It Means**                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Unspecified** | No specific behavior is enforced. The system defaults are used, and Android may allow the device to sleep normally when idle.                                                                                      |
| **AC**          | If checked, the device will **stay awake (prevent sleep)** while connected to an **AC mains charger**. The screen and CPU remain active, which is useful for permanent displays or kiosks powered by wall outlets. |
| **USB**         | If checked, the device will stay awake **when connected to a USB power source** (e.g., USB wall adapter, PC USB port). Useful for devices powered via USB cables (e.g., docking stations).                         |
| **Wireless**    | If checked, the device will stay awake **when charging wirelessly** (Qi or other wireless charging). This prevents the device from sleeping while on a wireless charging pad.                                      |

These settings help ensure that devices *do not automatically sleep or turn off the display* while plugged into a chosen power source — which is important for use‑cases where the device should always remain visible and responsive (e.g., retail signage, kiosks, attendance terminals)

### **Device Behavior Example**

* **AC only checked** → Device stays awake only when connected to a wall charger; it may sleep when on battery or other power sources.
* **AC + USB checked** → Device stays awake on both mains and USB power connections.
* **All unchecked (Unspecified)** → Let Android’s default power‑saving behavior control the device sleep/idle state.