PC handheld gaming often requires adjusting graphics settings, resolution, and GPU options every time you launch a new game — especially on devices like the Legion Go or ROG Ally.
AutoPilot Smart Profiles were created to remove that friction by automatically configuring supported games before they launch, based on the device and the player’s priorities.
This post builds on a previous article where I explain why playing on PC shouldn’t feel like managing a system.
If you haven’t read it yet, you can find it here.
Instead of relying on generic presets or manual tweaking, Smart Profiles apply optimized in-game settings, GPU features, and resolution adjustments based on both the user’s device and their preferred playstyle.
One Selection, Automatic Configuration
Users can choose between three options:
- Auto – automatically selects the optimal configuration based on the user’s device
- Performance – prioritizes higher and more stable FPS
- Quality – prioritizes image quality when hardware allows
Once selected, AutoPilot automatically applies the most appropriate configuration for each supported game.
No manual tuning required.
Automated, Not Manual Tuning
Unlike traditional PC gaming workflows that rely on manual in-game configuration, AutoPilot Smart Profiles automate the process entirely.
Smart Profiles are:
- Device-aware – configurations adapt to the specific handheld
- Game-specific – settings are tailored per title
- Goal-driven – applied based on performance or visual priorities, not fixed values
This allows the same game to be configured differently depending on whether it’s running on a Legion Go, ROG Ally, Legion Go 2, ROG Ally X, or another supported device.
In-Game Settings, GPU Features, and Resolution
For supported games, Smart Profiles can automatically manage:
- In-game graphics options
- AMD GPU features
- Resolution changes when necessary
All supported titles are marked with an SP badge, indicating compatibility with AutoPilot Smart Profiles.
Designed for Handheld Gaming
Smart Profiles are built specifically for PC handhelds, where power, thermals, and performance headroom are limited.
Rather than pushing maximum settings or relying solely on dynamic TDP, Smart Profiles prepare the game so that power is used efficiently from the start.
They work alongside AutoPilot’s Dynamic TDP system, combining pre-launch optimization with real-time power management.
Fewer Settings, Less Friction
The goal of AutoPilot Smart Profiles is not to expose more controls, but to remove friction from PC gaming on handheld devices.
Optimization happens automatically, allowing players to focus on playing instead of managing settings.
Expanding Support
Smart Profiles currently support a growing list of games, with additional titles and refinements planned as the system evolves.
Support is intentionally curated to ensure configurations are reliable and meaningful, rather than applying generic settings across all games.
Curious about what actually happens when you press Play?
This post focuses on what Smart Profiles do and why they exist.
If you want to see how that translates into the launch experience — without technical details — you can read the follow-up here:
→ What ZenDeck does when you press Play (without touching a single setting)
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