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- Simple, unobtrusive UI to blend in to the general aesthetics of macOS.
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-**One of the best app of its kind, completely FREE.**
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## How to install and use the app
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For additional features, more advanced brightness control with XDR/HDR brightness upscaling and support for more Mac models and displays, check out [BetterDisplay](https://github.com/waydabber/BetterDisplay#readme)!
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1.[Download the app](https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/releases)
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2. Copy the MonitorControl app file from the .DMG to your Applications folder
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3. Click on the `MonitorControl` app file
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4. Add the app to `Accessibility` under `System Settings` » `Privacy & Security` as prompted (this is required only if you wish to use the native Apple keyboard brightness and media keys - if this is not the case, you can safely skip this step).
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5. Use your keyboard or the sliders in the app menu (a brightness symbol in the macOS menubar as shown on the screenshot above) to control your displays.
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6. Open `Preferences…` for customization options (enable `Show advanced settings` for even more options).
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7. You can set up custom keyboard shortcuts under the `Keyboard` in Preferences (the app uses Apple media keys by default).
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8. If you have any questions, go to [Discussions](https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/discussions)!
1.[Download the app](https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/releases)
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2. Copy the MonitorControl app file from the .dmg file to your Applications folder
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3. Click on the `MonitorControl` app
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4. Add the app to `Accessibility` under `System Settings` » `Privacy & Security` as prompted (this is required only if you wish to use the native Apple keyboard brightness and media keys - if this is not the case, you can safely skip this step).
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5. Use your keyboard or the sliders in the app menu (a brightness symbol in the macOS menubar as shown on the screenshot above) to control your displays.
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6. Open `Settings…` for customization options (enable `Show advanced settings` for even more options).
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7. You can set up custom keyboard shortcuts under the `Keyboard` in Preferences (the app uses Apple media keys by default).
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8. If you have any questions, go to [Discussions](https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/discussions)!
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### macOS compatibility
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| MonitorControl version | macOS version |
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_* With some limitations - full functionality available on macOS 11 Big Sur or newer._
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## Supported displays
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For macOS Sequoia compatibility [v4.3.2 or newer](https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/releases) is required!
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### Supported displays
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- Most modern LCD displays from all major manufacturers supported implemented DDC/CI protocol via USB-C, DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI or VGA to allow for hardware backlight and volume control.
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- Apple displays and built-in displays are supported using native protocols.
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Compatibility with
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- f.lux users: please activate `Avoid gamma table manipulation` under `Preferences` » `Displays`! This step is not needed if you use Night Shift.
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-[BetterDisplay](https://betterdisplay.pro/) users: either activate `Avoid gamma table manipulation` in MonitorControl or turn off `Allow color adjustments` in BetterDisplay (under Settings/Displays/Overview). You might want to disable native keyboard control either in MonitorControl or BetterDisplay, depending on which app you want to use for brightness control and dimming.
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-[BetterDisplay](https://betterdisplay.pro/) users: either activate `Avoid gamma table manipulation` in MonitorControl or turn off `Allow color table adjustments` in BetterDisplay (under Settings/Displays/Overview). You might want to disable native keyboard control either in MonitorControl or BetterDisplay, depending on which app you want to use for brightness control and dimming.
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## Contributing to the project
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- You can help out [by contributiong to the project with your one-time donation or by being a regular Sponsor](https://opencollective.com/monitorcontrol)!
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- If you want, you can fork the code, make improvements and submit a pull request to improve the app. Accepting a PR is solely in the hands of the maintainer - before making fundamental changes expecting it to be accepted, please consult the maintainer of the project!
-[@Bensge](https://github.com/Bensge/) - (used some code from his project [NativeDisplayBrightness](https://github.com/Bensge/NativeDisplayBrightness))
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-[@nhurden](https://github.com/nhurden/) (for the original MediaKeyTap)
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