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## What is the `psutil` module?

The **`psutil`** (Python system and process utilities) module is a Python package that retrieves information on ongoing processes and system usage (CPU, memory, storage, network, and sensors). It is mostly used for system monitoring, profiling, restricting process resources, and process management.


The module can be installed via `pip` as follows:

```
pip install psutil
```


## The `sensors_battery` method

The **`sensors_battery` method** is used to return the battery status information with the following attributes:

- **`percent`**: The percentage of battery/power left in the system.
- **`secsleft`**: A rough approximation of how long the battery will last. This value is in seconds.
- **`power_plugged`**: This is a boolean value indicating whether the power cable is plugged or not. `True` indicates power cabled is plugged. `False` indicates power cabled is not plugged.

## Method signature

```
psutil.sensors_battery()
```

## Return type
It returns a tuple.

## Parameters
The method has no parameters.

## Code

import psutil

battery_status = psutil.sensors_battery()
print(battery_status)
print("Percentage of battery: %s %"  % (battery_status.percent,))
print("Approx time remaining: %s seconds" % (battery_status.secsleft,))
print("Is power cable connected: %s" % (battery_status.power_plugged,))


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## Explanation

- Line 1: We import the `psutil` module.
- Line 3: We retrieve information about the status of the battery using the `sensors_battery()` method and store it in `battery_status`.
- Lines 4–6: We print `percent`, `secsleft`, and `power_plugged` to the console.


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How to get battery status data in Python

Install the psutil module in Python to retrieve and display battery status using sensors_battery().

How to get battery status data in Python

What is the psutil module?

The sensors_battery method

Method signature

Return type

Parameters

Code

Explanation

What is the `psutil` module?

The `sensors_battery` method