viloläge

Viloläge is a low-power state of electronic devices designed to reduce energy consumption while preserving the ability to resume operation quickly. It is commonly described in English as standby or sleep mode. In viloläge, most of the device's components enter a low-power condition while a minimal set of systems remain active to allow a fast wake-up and, in many cases, to maintain superficial tasks such as receiving updates, maintaining network connections, or listening for user input.

There are several variants. Sleep mode typically keeps volatile memory powered so data remains accessible and the device can resume instantly after a short interruption; deep sleep reduces power further by powering down more subsystems or putting memory into a low-power state, potentially requiring more time to resume. Hibernation is often treated separately: the device writes the session to non-volatile storage and powers off almost completely, with longer wake times but near-zero standby power.

Benefits include reduced energy use compared to full operation, faster resume than a full reboot, and the ability to receive notifications or updates while idle. Limitations include residual power draw, potential data loss if power is interrupted, and occasional software issues after wake-up. The exact behavior of viloläge depends on hardware, firmware, and operating system, and it is subject to energy-efficiency regulations that set limits on standby power consumption.

Common examples are computers, televisions, game consoles, routers, and smartphones during idle periods. Users can extend the benefits by configuring automatic sleep timers, adjusting wake-up permissions, and routinely performing full shut-downs or reboots when appropriate.