[GH-ISSUE #358] Brightness sometimes changes on window switching #285

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opened 2026-05-05 05:41:09 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 2 comments

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2026-05-05 05:41:09 -06:00

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Originally created by @iamtcl on GitHub (Dec 29, 2020).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/358

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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
My monitor brightness sometimes changes from a low brightness that I have set to a higher/maximum brightness when I switch to another window(alt-tab).

Expected behavior
Brightness shouldn't be changed without my control.

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macOS version: 11.1
MonitorControl version: 2.1.0
Monitor(s): PHL 224E5

Originally created by @iamtcl on GitHub (Dec 29, 2020). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/358 **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** My monitor brightness sometimes changes from a low brightness that I have set to a higher/maximum brightness when I switch to another window(alt-tab). **Expected behavior** Brightness shouldn't be changed without my control. **Screenshots** / **Additional context** / **Environment Information (please complete the following information):** - macOS version: 11.1 - MonitorControl version: 2.1.0 - Monitor(s): PHL 224E5

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2026-05-05 05:41:13 -06:00

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

Well, to be honest I have no idea why is that happening. Do you experience the same without MonitorControl being used? Also can you please try out the new 3.0.0 version and report back if the issue persists? Thank you!

@waydabber commented on GitHub (Aug 21, 2021): Well, to be honest I have no idea why is that happening. Do you experience the same without MonitorControl being used? Also can you please try out the new 3.0.0 version and report back if the issue persists? Thank you!

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 05:41:15 -06:00

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@waydabber commented on GitHub (Aug 25, 2021):

I'll close this issue for now but please feel free to comment if there is anything we can do. If the issue persists, we can reopen this issue! Thank you!

@waydabber commented on GitHub (Aug 25, 2021): I'll close this issue for now but please feel free to comment if there is anything we can do. If the issue persists, we can reopen this issue! Thank you!