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MonitorControl
Control your external display's brightness and volume on a Mac like a native Apple display.
Day 43 since launch · Launched 25 August 2026
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What is MonitorControl?
MonitorControl lets you adjust the brightness and volume of external monitors on macOS using the Apple keyboard keys or custom shortcuts, complete with the native macOS on-screen displays. It talks to monitors over DDC/CI and also syncs with your built-in display.
Pros
- Native keyboard brightness and volume keys work on external monitors
- Shows the real macOS on-screen display overlays
- Free, open source and trusted by tens of thousands of Mac users
Cons
- macOS only
- Requires the monitor to support DDC/CI control
Who should use MonitorControl
Mac users with external monitors who want hardware keys to control brightness and volume.
Who may not need it
People using only a laptop screen or Apple Studio Display.
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