[GH-ISSUE #1120] Standard keyboard brightness keys don't work on macOS 12.5 #661

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opened 2026-05-05 06:28:00 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 3 comments

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Originally created by @mejedi on GitHub (Jul 25, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/1120

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Updated MonitorControl to the latest version (if applicable)

Describe the bug

After update to macOS 12.5, standard keyboard brightness keys stopped working.

Steps to reproduce

Go to app preferences, Keyboard.
Have at least one external monitor attached.
Ensure that Brightness and contrast is set to Both standard and custom shortcuts.
When using custom shortcuts, external monitor brightness changes as expected.
Standard keys only change brightness on laptop monitor, as if MonitorControl didn't receive the keypress.

Expected behavior

Standard keyboard brightness keys should work as they used to before the update.

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No response

Environment Information (please complete the following information)

- macOS version: 12.5
- Mac model:  MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
- MonitorControl version: 4.1.0
- Monitor(s): LG HDR 4K
- Apple Silicon/M1 (yes or no): no

Originally created by @mejedi on GitHub (Jul 25, 2022). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/1120 ### 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 After update to macOS 12.5, standard keyboard brightness keys stopped working. ### Steps to reproduce 1. Go to app preferences, Keyboard. 2. Have at least one external monitor attached. 3. Ensure that `Brightness and contrast` is set to `Both standard and custom shortcuts`. 4. When using custom shortcuts, external monitor brightness changes as expected. 5. Standard keys only change brightness on laptop monitor, as if MonitorControl didn't receive the keypress. ### Expected behavior Standard keyboard brightness keys should work as they used to before the update. ### Anything else? _No response_ ### Environment Information (please complete the following information) ```markdown - macOS version: 12.5 - Mac model: MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) - MonitorControl version: 4.1.0 - Monitor(s): LG HDR 4K - Apple Silicon/M1 (yes or no): no ```

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gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:28:06 -06:00

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@NchemIcaLS commented on GitHub (Jul 25, 2022):

I have the same issue. It works if I use custom keys but not if I use the standard keys.

macOS version: 12.4
Mac model: MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2016)
MonitorControl version: 4.1.0
Monitor(s): Gigabyte M32U
Apple Silicon/M1 (yes or no): no

@NchemIcaLS commented on GitHub (Jul 25, 2022): I have the same issue. It works if I use custom keys but not if I use the standard keys. - macOS version: 12.4 - Mac model: MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2016) - MonitorControl version: 4.1.0 - Monitor(s): Gigabyte M32U - Apple Silicon/M1 (yes or no): no

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:28:09 -06:00

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@waydabber commented on GitHub (Jul 26, 2022):

It might be possible that you need to re-add the application to the Security/Accessibility list so keyboard shortcuts start working again. Otherwise the feature should work under 12.5 as well.

@waydabber commented on GitHub (Jul 26, 2022): It might be possible that you need to re-add the application to the Security/Accessibility list so keyboard shortcuts start working again. Otherwise the feature should work under 12.5 as well.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:28:12 -06:00

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@waydabber commented on GitHub (Jul 26, 2022):

(btw. only the native keys require the Accessibility permission to work, custom shortcuts do not)

@waydabber commented on GitHub (Jul 26, 2022): (btw. only the native keys require the Accessibility permission to work, custom shortcuts do not)

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