[GH-ISSUE #489] Semi-opaque black overlay as fallback for unsupported setups #387

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opened 2026-05-05 05:53:27 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 5 comments

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2026-05-05 05:53:27 -06:00

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Originally created by @fl034 on GitHub (Jul 30, 2021).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/489

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Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I have an unsupported monitor setup, but want to control brightness via MonitorControl.

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MonitorControl could implement a something like a generic display that can be added which does change brightness software-side via a black rectangle being drawn over the whole screen.
Increasing brightness of the monitor will decrease alpha of the black overlay and vice versa.

I know this is not a pretty solution, but may be good as interim solution for some people.

Originally created by @fl034 on GitHub (Jul 30, 2021). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/489 **Checklist**  - [X] I have searched for existing issues **Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.** I have an unsupported monitor setup, but want to control brightness via MonitorControl. **Describe the solution you'd like** MonitorControl could implement a something like a generic display that can be added which does change brightness software-side via a black rectangle being drawn over the whole screen. Increasing brightness of the monitor will decrease alpha of the black overlay and vice versa. I know this is not a pretty solution, but may be good as interim solution for some people.

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2026-05-05 05:53:34 -06:00

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@waydabber commented on GitHub (Aug 11, 2021):

Hey, the latest beta6 has this option. However it activates only if MonitorControl deems your display uncontrollable - if it thinks it can be controlled, but in reality cannot, then it will not activate. We should probably add an option to force software mode.

@waydabber commented on GitHub (Aug 11, 2021): Hey, the latest beta6 has this option. However it activates only if MonitorControl deems your display uncontrollable - if it thinks it can be controlled, but in reality cannot, then it will not activate. We should probably add an option to force software mode.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 05:53:36 -06:00

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@waydabber commented on GitHub (Aug 14, 2021):

Hey in the next beta if you have 'Fallback to software' enabled and tick off the 'DDC' checkbox under Displays the app will control the brightness using software (colorsync gamma table) dimming.

@waydabber commented on GitHub (Aug 14, 2021): Hey in the next beta if you have 'Fallback to software' enabled and tick off the 'DDC' checkbox under Displays the app will control the brightness using software (colorsync gamma table) dimming.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 05:53:38 -06:00

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@waydabber commented on GitHub (Aug 15, 2021):

This now incorporated into 3.0.0-beta8. If there is anything wrong please let me know!

https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/releases/tag/v3.0.0-beta8

@waydabber commented on GitHub (Aug 15, 2021): This now incorporated into 3.0.0-beta8. If there is anything wrong please let me know! https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/releases/tag/v3.0.0-beta8

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 05:53:39 -06:00

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@fl034 commented on GitHub (Aug 16, 2021):

Awesome :) gonna try it soon

@fl034 commented on GitHub (Aug 16, 2021): Awesome :) gonna try it soon

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 05:53:40 -06:00

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@fl034 commented on GitHub (Aug 17, 2021):