While there is a number of benefits being able to turn Wi-Fi on or off, there has been one missing feature — at least on Windows 10 –, which is the ability to disable a Wi-Fi connection and schedule the OS to automatically turn it back on after a period of time. Starting with the Creators Update, Windows 10 now allows you to manually turn a Wi-Fi connection off with the option to automatically turn it back on after a predefined number of hours. In this guide, you’ll learn easy steps to schedule your Wi-Fi adapter to turn on automatically after a period of time.

How to schedule Wi-Fi to turn back on after a period of time

To schedule your wireless connection to turn on automatically using the Settings app, do the following: Keep in mind that the default option is “Manually,” which keeps Wi-Fi off until you turn it back on. Schedule Wi-Fi to turn on automatically using Settings To schedule your wireless connection to turn on automatically using the Network flyout in the Taskbar, do the following. Of course, you can always click the Wi-Fi button in the Taskbar or use the toggle switch in the Network & Internet to turn your Wi-Fi adapter back on. Schedule Wi-Fi to turn on automatically using the Taskbar If you don’t see the “Turn Wi-Fi back on” option it’s probably because you’re not running the Windows 10 Creators Update. If you’re an Insider, you can use this feature starting build 14946 and later. What do you think about the new wireless feature on Windows 10? Tell us in the comments below. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.