[GH-ISSUE #990] Keybinding not working fully #600

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opened 2026-05-05 06:20:25 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 1 comment

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:20:25 -06:00

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Originally created by @Fred-IV on GitHub (Apr 6, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/990

Before opening the issue, have you...?

Searched for existing issues
Looked through the wiki
Updated MonitorControl to the latest version (if applicable)

Describe the bug

My volume keys are working in Mac OS using the fn keys F9-F11.
The brightness keys in this app cannot be set for the fn keys.
This is interfering with games and other apps.
I've tried all the settings, and it seems to ignore the fn keys completely.

Steps to reproduce

I've tried re-binding the keys in the settings, but it cannot recognize the fn key.

Expected behavior

Bind keys using the fn key, for example fn F14-F15

Anything else?

No response

Environment Information (please complete the following information)

- macOS version: 12.1
- Mac model: Mac Pro 5,1
- MonitorControl version: Version 4.0.2 Build 6965
- Monitor(s): ViewSonic XG2705 27-inch (1920 × 1080)
- Apple Silicon/M1 (yes or no): no

Chipset Model:	Radeon RX 580
  Type:	GPU
  Bus:	PCIe
  Slot:	Slot-1
  PCIe Lane Width:	x16
  VRAM (Total):	8 GB
  Vendor:	AMD (0x1002)
  Device ID:	0x67df
  Revision ID:	0x00e7
  Metal Family:	Supported, Metal GPUFamily macOS 2
  Displays:
XG2705:
  Resolution:	1920 x 1080 (1080p FHD - Full High Definition)
  UI Looks like:	1920 x 1080 @ 60.00Hz
  Framebuffer Depth:	30-Bit Color (ARGB2101010)
  Display Serial Number:	
  Main Display:	Yes
  Mirror:	Off
  Online:	Yes
  Rotation:	Supported
  Automatically Adjust Brightness:	Yes
  Connection Type:	Thunderbolt/DisplayPort


Gaming KB :

  Product ID:	0x002a
  Vendor ID:	0x258a
  Version:	16.63
  Speed:	Up to 12 Mb/s
  Manufacturer:	SINO WEALTH
  Location ID:	0xfa240000 / 2
  Current Available (mA):	500
  Current Required (mA):	500
  Extra Operating Current (mA):	0

Originally created by @Fred-IV on GitHub (Apr 6, 2022). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/990 ### Before opening the issue, have you...? - [X] Searched for existing issues - [X] Looked through [the wiki](https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/wiki) - [X] Updated MonitorControl to the latest version (if applicable) ### Describe the bug My volume keys are working in Mac OS using the fn keys F9-F11. The brightness keys in this app cannot be set for the fn keys. This is interfering with games and other apps. I've tried all the settings, and it seems to ignore the fn keys completely. ### Steps to reproduce I've tried re-binding the keys in the settings, but it cannot recognize the fn key. ### Expected behavior Bind keys using the fn key, for example fn F14-F15 ### Anything else? _No response_ ### Environment Information (please complete the following information) ```markdown - macOS version: 12.1 - Mac model: Mac Pro 5,1 - MonitorControl version: Version 4.0.2 Build 6965 - Monitor(s): ViewSonic XG2705 27-inch (1920 × 1080) - Apple Silicon/M1 (yes or no): no Chipset Model: Radeon RX 580 Type: GPU Bus: PCIe Slot: Slot-1 PCIe Lane Width: x16 VRAM (Total): 8 GB Vendor: AMD (0x1002) Device ID: 0x67df Revision ID: 0x00e7 Metal Family: Supported, Metal GPUFamily macOS 2 Displays: XG2705: Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p FHD - Full High Definition) UI Looks like: 1920 x 1080 @ 60.00Hz Framebuffer Depth: 30-Bit Color (ARGB2101010) Display Serial Number: Main Display: Yes Mirror: Off Online: Yes Rotation: Supported Automatically Adjust Brightness: Yes Connection Type: Thunderbolt/DisplayPort Gaming KB : Product ID: 0x002a Vendor ID: 0x258a Version: 16.63 Speed: Up to 12 Mb/s Manufacturer: SINO WEALTH Location ID: 0xfa240000 / 2 Current Available (mA): 500 Current Required (mA): 500 Extra Operating Current (mA): 0 ```

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2026-05-05 06:20:27 -06:00

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:20:31 -06:00

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@waydabber commented on GitHub (Apr 7, 2022):

Are you trying to create custom keyboard shortcuts? If so and it does not recognize these keys, you can file a request here:

https://github.com/sindresorhus/KeyboardShortcuts#localization

MonitorControl uses this opensource tool to handle custom keyboard shortcuts.

Btw F14/F15 should be handled by the Standard (non custom) media key settings. There is a good chance that switching to that will fix the issue:

@waydabber commented on GitHub (Apr 7, 2022): Are you trying to create custom keyboard shortcuts? If so and it does not recognize these keys, you can file a request here: https://github.com/sindresorhus/KeyboardShortcuts#localization MonitorControl uses this opensource tool to handle custom keyboard shortcuts. Btw F14/F15 should be handled by the Standard (non custom) media key settings. There is a good chance that switching to that will fix the issue: <img width="842" alt="Screen Shot 2022-04-07 at 19 58 59" src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/37590873/162267139-964ce498-6084-49aa-9b58-5d42d5560351.png">