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[GH-ISSUE #728] Scenes triggered by time of the day, light/dark mode change, nightshift status #480

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opened 2026-05-05 06:06:14 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 5 comments

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2026-05-05 06:06:14 -06:00

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Originally created by @waydabber on GitHub (Oct 18, 2021).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/728

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Building on scenes/presets, these could be invoked via specific timing, relative time of the day, Night Shift status, Dark/Bright mode state change etc. A timespan could be specified for graceful transitions (transitions should not be disruptive but could happen overtime gradually over a desired span of time for the eyes to accustom better).

This, combined with color temperature control could also eliminate the need for some users to run flux side-by-side with MonitorControl (and relying on shades instead of gammatable manipulation) by replicating a nightshift-like functionality inside MC (which then could be used for devices - like TVs - where Nightshift is not available).

(note: it is debatable whether such a functionality should be a scope of MonitorControl or not).

Originally created by @waydabber on GitHub (Oct 18, 2021). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/728 ### Feature Request Building on [scenes/presets](https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/727), these could be invoked via specific timing, relative time of the day, Night Shift status, Dark/Bright mode state change etc. A timespan could be specified for graceful transitions (transitions should not be disruptive but could happen overtime gradually over a desired span of time for the eyes to accustom better). This, combined with color temperature control could also eliminate the need for some users to run flux side-by-side with MonitorControl (and relying on shades instead of gammatable manipulation) by replicating a nightshift-like functionality inside MC (which then could be used for devices - like TVs - where Nightshift is not available). (note: it is debatable whether such a functionality should be a scope of MonitorControl or not).

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2026-05-05 06:06:20 -06:00

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@8va commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2021):

Was just about to request this. Love how much this app is progressing and would really appreciate this feature.

I'd want my monitor to start gradually dimming as the evening progresses, much like f.lux works with color temperatures. Ideally without the big centered brightness indicator popping up all evening.

@8va commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2021): Was just about to request this. Love how much this app is progressing and would really appreciate this feature. I'd want my monitor to start gradually dimming as the evening progresses, much like f.lux works with color temperatures. Ideally without the big centered brightness indicator popping up all evening.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:06:23 -06:00

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@waydabber commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2021):

Well, we are long way off from arriving with the development to this point, but hopefully we'll get there eventually. I mostly meant this functionality for color temperature control - so that people using TVs without nightshift do not have to rely on f.lux (which even though now works better with MonitorControl but only if gamma control is disabled which does not give the best user experience), but yes, it could work for brightness as well.

I'd highly recommend Lunar (@alin23) which I think has a new 'Clock mode' functionality for DDC brightness and contrast - this can be used alongside f.lux and I think provides exactly the functionality you seek:

https://lunar.fyi/#clock

@waydabber commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2021): Well, we are long way off from arriving with the development to this point, but hopefully we'll get there eventually. I mostly meant this functionality for color temperature control - so that people using TVs without nightshift do not have to rely on f.lux (which even though now works better with MonitorControl but only if gamma control is disabled which does not give the best user experience), but yes, it could work for brightness as well. I'd highly recommend Lunar (@alin23) which I think has a new 'Clock mode' functionality for DDC brightness and contrast - this can be used alongside f.lux and I think provides exactly the functionality you seek: https://lunar.fyi/#clock

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2026-05-05 06:06:25 -06:00

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@alin23 commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2021):

Yes, Clock Mode in Lunar should fit this use case. Thanks @waydabber for recommending it!

Right now it's quite complex to create a schedule, too many buttons and text fields.
The next update of Lunar will have a much more intuitive interface for creating a schedule.

Location Mode is also a good alternative for this if you want a more automated approach (simply increasing the brightness from sunrise to noon, then decreasing it from noon to sunset.

@alin23 commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2021): Yes, Clock Mode in Lunar should fit this use case. Thanks @waydabber for recommending it! Right now it's quite complex to create a schedule, too many buttons and text fields. The next update of Lunar will have a much more intuitive interface for creating a schedule. [Location Mode](https://lunar.fyi/#location) is also a good alternative for this if you want a more automated approach (simply increasing the brightness from sunrise to noon, then decreasing it from noon to sunset.

gitea-mirror commented

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

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@kirpalricky commented on GitHub (Jan 17, 2022):

One easy way could be to create two scenes and a easy way to switch like primary click of status bar icon. Left click of icon in status bar could toggle between the two modes and right click can bring up current menu.

@kirpalricky commented on GitHub (Jan 17, 2022): One easy way could be to create two scenes and a easy way to switch like primary click of status bar icon. Left click of icon in status bar could toggle between the two modes and right click can bring up current menu.

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2026-05-05 06:06:29 -06:00

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@stale[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 18, 2023):

Hey there, it looks like there has been no activity on this issue recently. Has the issue been fixed, or does it still require attention? This issue may be closed if no further activity occurs. Thank you for your contributions.

@stale[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 18, 2023): Hey there, it looks like there has been no activity on this issue recently. Has the issue been fixed, or does it still require attention? This issue may be closed if no further activity occurs. Thank you for your contributions.