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The wake on approach tag covers Windows 11 Presence Sensing, a feature that can wake a compatible PC when you return and automatically turn it off and lock it when you leave. Content here focuses on setup, supported Windows 11 releases, and the hardware requirements behind the feature. Presence Sensing requires a built-in or USB-connected human presence sensor recognized by Windows, which may use radar, infrared, or another proximity-sensing technology depending on the manufacturer. The guidance includes Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1, while noting that similar controls exist in earlier Windows 11 releases. Windows 10 does not offer Microsoft’s native Presence Sensing settings.
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    Set Up Presence Sensing in Windows 11 to Auto-Lock and Wake Your PC

    Presence Sensing can automatically turn off and lock a compatible Windows 11 PC when you leave, then wake it when you return. It requires a built-in or USB-connected human presence sensor recognized by Windows. This guide applies to supported Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1; the same...