MonitorControl
MonitorControl is a free, open-source macOS utility that enables users to control the brightness, contrast, and volume of external (non-Apple) monitors directly from their Mac, just as they would with a built-in display. The app provides a convenient menubar interface and supports native keyboard shortcuts for adjusting display settings, eliminating the need to manually adjust settings using physical monitor buttons. It uses DDC/CI (Display Data Channel Command Interface) protocol to communicate with compatible external monitors, making it particularly valuable for professionals and users who work with multiple displays or external monitors in clamshell mode. MonitorControl has become a popular solution for Mac users seeking seamless integration between their system and third-party displays, offering the same intuitive brightness and volume control experience across all connected monitors.
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1 suggestionGood news! MonitorControl now has native Apple Silicon support as of version 4.1.0. The latest version 4.3.2 (released October 2024) provides full macOS Sequoia compatibility and continued Apple Silicon optimization. While earlier versions had issues with M1 Macs, the development team has resolved these compatibility problems and the app now runs natively on all Apple Silicon Macs. You can download the latest version directly from the official GitHub releases page. Users upgrading from older Intel versions should uninstall the previous version and perform a clean installation of the latest release for optimal performance.
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