An energy status indicator for a portable device includes an alert device, an activation sensor, an energy status indicator, an alert triggering device and an alert database that includes alert data. The activation sensor is for detecting if the portable device is activated and the energy status indicator is used for determining a level of remaining energy in an energy storage. The alert triggering device includes coded program which is for outputting alert data corresponding to the level of remaining energy through the alert device, after the portable device's activation. The energy status indicator gives a user control over when the energy status is to be output and also to the type of alert that is to be output (e.g. sound, vibration, etc.). Additionally, it allows the user to determine the energy status when visual inspection of the portable device is not possible.