[GH-ISSUE #280] External Displays turns off when using with macbook closed #217

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opened 2026-05-05 05:26:03 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 2 comments

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2026-05-05 05:26:03 -06:00

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Originally created by @lukassn on GitHub (Aug 25, 2020).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/280

Originally assigned to: @waydabber on GitHub.

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I have searched for existing issues
I have looked through the wiki
I have updated MonitorControl to the latest version

Describe the bug
It does not work with macbook closed
Since I installed the app I cannot use only my monitor (macbook closed with charger connected)

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

Install
Try the app with macbook opened, connected to charger and monitor
Close the macboook
Monitor turns down

Expected behavior
It should keep working and on! It should let the user use just the monitor on.

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Environment Information (please complete the following information):

macOS version: 10.15.6
MonitorControl version: 2.0
Monitor(s): LG HDR WFHD Ultrawide

Originally created by @lukassn on GitHub (Aug 25, 2020). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/280 Originally assigned to: @waydabber on GitHub. **Checklist**  - [X] I have searched for existing issues - [X] I have looked through [the wiki](https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/wiki) - [X] I have updated MonitorControl to the latest version **Describe the bug** It does not work with macbook closed Since I installed the app I cannot use only my monitor (macbook closed with charger connected) **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1. Install 2. Try the app with macbook opened, connected to charger and monitor 3. Close the macboook 4. Monitor turns down **Expected behavior** It should keep working and on! It should let the user use just the monitor on. **Screenshots** If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem. **Additional context** Add any other context about the problem here. **Environment Information (please complete the following information):** - macOS version: 10.15.6 - MonitorControl version: 2.0 - Monitor(s): LG HDR WFHD Ultrawide

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2026-05-05 05:26:03 -06:00

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gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 05:26:10 -06:00

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@JoniVR commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2020):

Are you saying your external monitor turns off when you close your Macbook? If so, have you checked if this happens due to MonitorControl? (tried it when the app was not running).

@JoniVR commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2020): Are you saying your external monitor turns off when you close your Macbook? If so, have you checked if this happens due to MonitorControl? (tried it when the app was not running).

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 05:26:12 -06:00

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@waydabber commented on GitHub (Aug 21, 2021):

I'll close this issue due to lack of response. Please feel free to reopen it if the issue still persists or open a new issue about it! Thank you!

@waydabber commented on GitHub (Aug 21, 2021): I'll close this issue due to lack of response. Please feel free to reopen it if the issue still persists or open a new issue about it! Thank you!

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2026-05-05 07:03:56 -06:00

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