[GH-ISSUE #407] Not working on Samsung 55NU8000 model TV #323

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opened 2026-05-05 05:44:48 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 1 comment
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Originally created by @ne0c0de on GitHub (Mar 14, 2021).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/407

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
Not working on Samsung 55NU8000 model TV
I'm using MBP 2019 touchbar model with Big Sur 11.2.1

Brightness control not working on TV where I connected it with HDMI cable.

Environment Information (please complete the following information):

  • macOS version: 11.2.1
  • MonitorControl version: Version 2.1.0 (Build 721)
  • Monitor(s): Samsung UE55NU8000 TV
Originally created by @ne0c0de on GitHub (Mar 14, 2021). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/407 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** Not working on Samsung 55NU8000 model TV I'm using MBP 2019 touchbar model with Big Sur 11.2.1 Brightness control not working on TV where I connected it with HDMI cable. **Environment Information (please complete the following information):** - macOS version: 11.2.1 - MonitorControl version: Version 2.1.0 (Build 721) - Monitor(s): Samsung UE55NU8000 TV
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@waydabber commented on GitHub (Aug 20, 2021):

Hi @ne0c0de - unfortunatelly TVs do not support the DDC protocol which is needed for hardware brightness control. I recommend you trying one of the new 3.0.0 beta versions which support gamma table control as an alternative. Please let me know if you have any issues with that! Thank you!

https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/releases

<!-- gh-comment-id:902948707 --> @waydabber commented on GitHub (Aug 20, 2021): Hi @ne0c0de - unfortunatelly TVs do not support the DDC protocol which is needed for hardware brightness control. I recommend you trying one of the new 3.0.0 beta versions which support gamma table control as an alternative. Please let me know if you have any issues with that! Thank you! https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/releases
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