Brightness
Brightness is a macOS utility for controlling monitor brightness and display settings from the menu bar. It allows users to adjust external monitor brightness, contrast, and volume using keyboard shortcuts or graphical controls, without relying on the monitor's physical buttons. The app is particularly useful for users who work with external displays and want quick, centralised control over multiple monitors from their Mac.
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1 suggestionThere is no evidence that Brightness has received a native Apple Silicon build. The search results point instead to actively maintained alternatives like Lunar and MonitorControl, both of which have confirmed native Apple Silicon support and are under active development. Given that Apple will remove Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (late 2027) — less than 18 months away — you should migrate to one of these alternatives now. Lunar is the most feature-rich option, offering DDC monitor control, Sync Mode to mirror macOS adaptive brightness, XDR brightness unlocking, and integration with external light sensors; it is free for core features with optional Pro features. MonitorControl is a simpler, lighter-weight choice that handles basic brightness and contrast adjustment for external monitors. Both run natively on Apple Silicon and will continue to work after Rosetta 2 is removed. To switch: download your chosen app, configure its keyboard shortcuts to match any custom bindings you had in Brightness, and uninstall Brightness once you have confirmed the new app works with your monitors.
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